Hold onto your hats, folks! Car racing champion and official Gleec Ambassador, Aliyyah Koloc, has launched FOUNDATION 29 on July 1, 2025. This philanthropic initiative is set to unite art, empathy, and global action in a way that’ll make you want to hug a unicorn while riding a rainbow-powered rocket ship!
With a focus on environmental protection, cultural heritage preservation, and support for individuals living with Asperger’s syndrome (now known as a high-functioning form of autism spectrum disorder or ASD), FOUNDATION 29 has already secured funding of $290,000. πΈπ°
Koloc is using her star power to spread awareness and raise funds for the foundation, which has a mission to bridge action, art, and empathy worldwide. And with a global board of trustees and deep personal roots, this foundation is ready to take on the world! πππ
A tale of flags, identities, and a whole lot of emojis
The launch event, hosted by CNN journalist JiΕΓ Ε lΓ©gl from the Czech Republic, welcomed cultural leaders, international trustees, and supporters to introduce an initiative that’s shaped by a global vision and personal experience at the same time. Koloc reflected on her experience of living with Asperger’s and her multicultural background in her keynote speech, revealing how hers is a story of “many flags, a mosaic of identities” fueling her desire to connect individuals worldwide through action, art, and empathy.
Born in Dubai to a Seychellois-Sudanese mother and a Czech father with Vanuatuan roots, her diverse heritage helped shape her personality: vision from Dubai, resilience from the Czech Republic, strength from Sudan, peace in simplicity from the Seychelles, and ancestral wisdom from Vanuatu. π΄ποΈποΈ
Diagnosed with Asperger’s in her early teens, social interactions didn’t come easily to her. But she overcame that challenge through motorsport, a team sport that involves working with mechanics, engineers, media, etc. She learned to communicate by practicing public speaking and regularly stepping out of her comfort zone. ποΈπ
And let’s not forget her impressive racing record: first place in the 2022 FIA Middle East Cup for Cross-Country Bajas – T3 series, first place in the 2024 24H Series – GT4 (in progress), and third place in 24H GT Series – GT4 (2023). πππ
Championing cultural preservation, environmental protection, and neuroinclusion
Each of FOUNDATION 29’s three pillars is led by a trustee with the relevant perspective and experience. Te Moli Venaos Goiset, a Vanuatuan philanthropist and tribal chief, will help preserve endangered artistic expressions, from the spiritual legacy of Pacific tribal cultures to Renaissance masterpieces. Hugues de Jaillon, a world-renowned public figure and philanthropic strategist, has been entrusted with initiatives to protect ecosystems, especially in Asia and the Pacific. And Syed Nusrat Ahmed, a specialist in autism and long-time supporter of Koloc’s career, will assist in tailoring programs to give young people with this form of ASD the opportunities and tools they need to survive and thrive.
29 was Koloc’s first race number; her father was born on July 29, and she and her twin sister should have been born on July 29 as well, but they were early. It was her 21st birthday on July 1. The number 29 reminds her not only of where she wants to go, but also of where she has been. She remains committed to expanding the reach of FOUNDATION 29 alongside her career as her racing season continues with a GT race in Most, Czech Republic, and further rallies this fall. She commented:
The future of crypto-powered cultural preservation
Koloc has always loved discovering new ideas and has learned a great deal about crypto and blockchain since starting to work with Raphael Coin (RAPH), which is supported by Gleec’s blockchain infrastructure. RAPH enables fractional ownership of “Recto: Study for the Battle of the Milvian Bridge,” a preparatory drawing by the Italian Renaissance artist Raphael. She finds the connection between art and technology fascinating and believes that anyone can help preserve cultural heritage through fractional ownership. The launch of FOUNDATION 29 is part of a dynamic that extends beyond racing, encompassing responsibility, identity, and the future of crypto-powered cultural preservation. πΌοΈπ»
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2025-07-10 16:08