Kyle Busch helped hundreds of people welcome children into their lives before his tragic death aged 41 last week.
News broke on May 21 that the NASCAR legend had died after a 'severe illness'. It was later revealed that Busch died from 'severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis', his heartbroken family said in a statement.
Busch is survived by his wife Samantha, and their two kids, four-year-old daughter Lennix and 11-year-old son Brexton.
The three of them made their first public appearance since Busch's untimely death on Sunday at a Coca-Cola 600 pre-ceremony, which the two-time Cup Series winner was due to take part in.
But Busch's sports record and his family aren't the only legacies he leaves behind – he will also be remembered by the families of the 111 babies he and Samantha helped fund IVF for.
Kyle and Samantha Busch shared two children together (Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Kyle and Samantha Busch shared two children together (Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
In 2015 the celebrity couple created the Bundle of Joy Fund and, per its website, over $2.3 million funds have since been granted.
IVF is extremely expensive in the US. The average cost of just one cycle is $23,474, says Carrot Fertility.
With this in mind, the Buschs wanted to help people afford the costs of starting a family.
Why? Because they endured their own fertility issues before welcoming their two kids, with Samantha suffering a miscarriage before Lennix was born.
"Kyle, and I battled infertility for over a decade before being blessed with our two beautiful children, Brexton and Lennix," Samantha wrote on the Bundle of Joy Fund website.
"Our journey was long and painful - six rounds of IVF, multiple miscarriages, failed cycles, and countless moments of heartbreak. We faced a rollercoaster of hope and devastation that so many families know all too well.
"Through it all, we held onto faith, each other, and the belief that somehow, someday, God would turn our pain into purpose."
The couple struggled to conceive so wanted to help others in the same position (Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
The couple struggled to conceive so wanted to help others in the same position (Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
Samantha also discussed her and her late husband's decision help others pay for IVF to PEOPLE back in 2020.
"We were fortunate to be able to afford IVF treatments but it devastated us to know that for many couples, getting their financial estimate would be the end of the road for them," she shared at the time.
"In that moment, we knew this struggle was put on us for a special reason. After our son Brexton was born, we started the Bundle of Joy Fund to help other couples become parents by granting them financial grants to alleviate at least some of the financial burdens associated with the IVF process."
The mom-of-two continued: “Seeing the families we have helped with their babies has helped us to make sense of our own difficult journey to conceive.
"It was worth all the pain, shots, the months of trying and roller coaster of emotions because it gave us the unique perspective of what these couples face and a strong desire to want to help others."
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Kyle Busch’s family joined NASCAR tribute in emotional first public appearance since his death
Kyle Busch died suddenly at the age of 41 on May 21
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People were able to pay their respects to Kyle Busch at the Coca-Cola 600 pre-ceremony following his sudden passing last week.
Busch's family announced on May 21 that the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion had died after a 'severe illness'.
Busch was in his 22nd full-time season in NASCAR’s top division, where he won two Cup Series titles in 2015 and 2019 as well as 63 races, which put him ninth on the circuit’s all-time win list.
"On behalf of the Busch family, everyone at Richard Childress Racing and all of NASCAR, we are devastated to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Kyle Busch," a joint statement from the Busch family, Richard Childress Racing, and NASCAR read.
"Our entire NASCAR family is heartbroken by the loss of Kyle Busch. A future Hall of Famer, Kyle was a rare talent, one who comes along once in a generation. He was fierce, he was passionate, he was immensely skilled and he cared deeply about the sport and fans… NASCAR lost a giant of the sport today, far too soon."
Kyle Busch passed away suddenly last week (James Gilbert/Getty Images)
Kyle Busch passed away suddenly last week (James Gilbert/Getty Images)
It's seen been revealed that Busch died from severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis.
The NASCAR legend is survived by his wife Samantha Busch, and their two young children, Brexton and Lennix, all three of whom were at the Coca-Cola 600 ceremony yesterday where fans and his fellow drivers were able to pay tribute to Busch. It marked the family's first public appearance since Busch's death.
The 41-year-old had been due to compete in NASCAR Cup Series race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.
CEO Steve O'Donnell shard some moving sentiments about Busch at the pre-ceremony.
Samantha, Lennix, and Brexton Busch attended the Coca-Cola 600 pre-ceremony (Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
Samantha, Lennix, and Brexton Busch attended the Coca-Cola 600 pre-ceremony (Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
"Every racetrack was Kyle Busch’s home. He competed like he had something to prove every single race, when in reality he had already proven everything," he said, per Fox News.
"What I think we’ll miss the most isn’t the wins. It’s the guy who quietly wanted to help a teammate, give some advice, the husband, the father, the guy who quietly did thing for others when no one was watching."
He went on to say to Busch's wife and kids: "Samantha, I want you to know that this sport stands with you, and you and your children are NASCAR family forever. Brexton and Lennix, your dad loves you with all his heart. Everyone gathered here, everyone behind you, everyone watching on TV and all those people up in that grandstand, they are your family and we’ve got you."
The Charlotte Motor Speedway, which has a maximum capacity of 95,000, then fell quiet after O'Donnell asked everyone to have a moment of silence for Busch.
'Amazing Grace' was played by a trio of bagpipers as Busch's wife Samantha and hundreds of others shed tears for the late NASCAR driver.
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