Rescue Ministries Presents...Extreme Makeover: Charis House EditionSaturday, March 20, 2010 5:30 p.m. Grand Wayne Center, Fort Wayne Rescue Ministries will hold its inaugural fundraiser, Extreme Makeover: Charis House Edition, on Saturday, March 20 at the Grand Wayne Center beginning at 5:30 p.m. The evening features dinner and the opportunity for attendees to bid on exciting live and silent auction items. The auction includes unique experiences, such as an autographed shirt by American Idol’s David Cook, backstage passes to the #1 ESPN show “Pardon the Interruption” in Washington, DC, a fantasy coach experience with the Mad Ants, exclusive girls cheerleading clinic with the Madame Ants, First Pitch at a TinCaps game and even a muskie guide fishing weekend getaway. Highlights also include vacation packages to Maine, British Columbia, Mackinac Island, Tennessee and beach front property in Outer Banks, North Carolina. Melissa Montana, General Manager of Star 88.3 and local radio personality, will serve as Master of Ceremonies. All of the proceeds from the event will fund the construction of a new Charis House homeless shelter for women and children. Upon completion, this new shelter will expand the capacity from 42 women and children to 78 each night. Premier sponsors include Barnes & Thornburg and Hagerman Construction. American Airlines is the official airline sponsor. Tickets are $40 for regular admission and $60 for VIP. Event and table sponsorships are also available. To purchase tickets, contact Diane at (260) 426-7357, extension 12 or diane@rescueministries.us. A sample of the items available at the auction can be viewed below, and will be updated as new items become available. Highlights Autographed shirt by American Idol’s David Cook Complete Wedding Package valued at $12,000 (Catering, flowers, decorations – The Works!) 2 backstage passes for ESPN’s “Pardon the Interruption” in DC Sports and Memorabilia Notre Dame Football Tickets Purdue/Notre Dame Football Tickets Foursome at Glendarin Hills Golf Club 80's Komet Hockey Stick - Signed Foursome at Bridgewater Golf Course Mad Ants "Feel Like You are a Part of the Game" Fantasy Coach Experience Mad Ants Fantasy Away Game Experience Cheerleading Clinic for up with the Madame Ants Cheerleaders IPFW Volleyball Tickets Jorgensen YMCA Memberships Foursome with cart at Pine Valley Golf First Pitch at a TinCaps Game Plex South Annual Membership to Indoor Driving Range Foursome with cart at Brookwood Golf Course Fort Wayne Komets Tickets Wincraft Jeff Gordon Pepsi 1:2 Tribute Hood Autographed football jersey from the University of St. Francis Golf for three at Fort Wayne Country Club with Dan Bobilya
Trips and Getaways Two roundtrip airline tickets on American Airlines - 48 States Maine Cottage Retreat Sawmill Lake Cottage Retreat Kimberley Ski Resort Stay, Kimberley, BC, Canada One week stay in Fairfield Glade, TN Mackinac Island Getaway Vacation home for One Week in Outer Banks of North Carolina Guided Muskie Fishing Trip on Lake Webster Indy Weekend Experience - including two nights at Conrad Hotel downtown Indy LaSalle Bed & Breakfast Getaway Maier Pheasant Farm Pheasant Hunt with Personal Guide and Hunting Dog
Spa and Salon Services Massage From the Heart by Karen Gorrel Massage from Vital Living Spa package from Classic Image Salon 2 haircuts and styles from The Classic Crimper Salon in Decatur Gift basket from Just for You Bath & Body Gift basket from Avon Gift certificate to the Hair Studio
Food and Restaurants One cheesecake a month for a year from Sweetpea’s Cheesecakes One pound of coffee a month for a year from Starbucks One large pizza a month for a year from B. Antonio's Papa Murphy's gift cards Lunch Box Cafe gift cards Starbucks coffee office party Auntie Anne's Pretzels gift card and 2 pretzel making kits Wings & BBQ Gift Card Casa restaurants Gift Card Four large photo cookies and gift basket from Cookie Cottage Ziffle's Rib Bar Gift Cards
Health and Fitness 6 months of lessons with uniform included from Coventry Tae Kwon Do 3 month pass for Mind Your Body 3 session personal training package from Absolute Results 1 month unlimited Zumba pass from K. Monique’s Studio of Dance 1 month unlimited certificate from Namaste Yoga
Fun for the Family Westwood Lanes Bowling 2 adult and 2 children’s admission to the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo Splash Universe Package Painting Fun Spot Tie Dyed T-Shirts 8 complimentary tickets to any IPFW Department of Music event 4 passes to the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory Unique Experiences Myers Briggs Assessment and Team Building Facilitation for up to 12 people Will/Estate Planning by Attorney John Rogers Erin & the Elders Christian band to play at the event of your choice Police car ride-a-long with FWPD officer James Payne Mystery Dinner Theater Event 45-minute private knitting lesson (yarn and needles included) from Knitting Off Broadway Private tour for 12 at DeBrand’s Fine Chocolates Amish Experience Private Spanish lessons with Lizette Pierce
Just For Kids Custom built children’s playhouse Soundzania Music CD's for kids Birthday party for 10 people from Roller Dome South Peg Perego stroller and baby car seat Children's Riding Tractor Mark's Arc Animal Party Johnny TinCap Mascot to attend a birthday party for one hour Matilda Jane Outfits One week of camp at Camp Potawotami
For Your Home 3 room carpet cleaning package from Steam A Way 2 areas of carpet cleaning from Abra Cadabra Cleaning, Inc. HVAC Maintenance Package by J & T Mechanical Gutter Inspection and Cleaning From M&M Handyman Home Service Pool Table Hot tub rental for one month (delivery and setup included) Custom Dog Bed Custom Birdhouse 3 hours of interior design consulting from D&D Signature Homes/Custom Décor Galleries Happy Dogs Daycare Package 2 hours interior design consultation from Sue Hoaglund Decorating Den Interiors Granite and Quartz countertops from Trinity Stone 24 X 24 Mural from Tile by Design Handcrafted Amish furniture from Furman Eicher Woodworking New Lenovo Thinkpad laptop and 5 hour service package from Brainstomp, Inc.
Portraits and Photography Personalized hand-painted 11 X 14 portrait valued Photo shoot for 1-2 people for an hour by Mahara Photography
Miscellaneous Gift Cards from Worrells Lockout Service Werner's Garage Car Rust Proofing "Rust Check" service Annual Membership for Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis iPOD Shuffle 4 Early Admission tickets to Vera Bradley Outlet Sale Christmas Carol Visit Bart's WaterSki Gift Card Star 88.3 gift basket Christmas wrapping all your presents Four complimentary vouchers Noises Off event Cross Necklace Fairfield’s Rare Coins & Jewelry Business card Design & Set up service by Aries Design & Graphics Boyd's Bear from Anne's Hallmark Squier Bullet Strat guitar from Sweetwater Meijer Gift Cards Lassus Gas Gift Card 1 tux rental from Rogers Formalwear 1 package from Bucca Karaoke IPFW Mini-Mastodon
Many thanks to all of our sponsors and in-kind contributors who have made our event possible! Sweetcakes Comedy Entertainment Company A Party Apart Rudy & Sue Mahara (Strategic Benefit Consultants) Vera Bradley Worrell's Lockout Service Barnes & Thornburg LLP American Airlines Star 88.3 Hagerman, Inc.
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