Rescue Ministries Presents...

Extreme Makeover: Charis House Edition

Saturday, 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.

American Idol’s David Cook Autographed Shirt

Fantasy Coach Experience with the Mad Ants

Mad Ants Fan Away Game Experience

Exclusive Girls Cheerleading Clinic with Madame Ants for up to 10 girls

First Pitch at TinCaps Game

Johnny TinCap Mascot visits a private birthday party of your choice

Private Tour of DeBrands Fine Chocolates for 12

Indy Weekend Getaway with two nights at the Conrad Hotel downtown and Eiteljorg Tickets

Peg Perego Stroller and Baby Car Seat

Matilda Jane Outfits

Muskie Fishing Weekend Getaway with Vince Weirick Fishing Guide on Webster Lake

Beach Front Vacation Home (4 bedrooms, 3.5 bath) for One Week in South Nags Head, NC

Ski/Golf Extreme Vacation at Kimberley Ski Resort in Kimberley, BC, Canada

Mackinac Island Retreat Weekend

Fairfield, Tennessee Outdoor Recreation Vacation

Maine Cottage Getaway

Custom Built Kid’s Playhouse

Pool Table

Family Bowling Package at Westwood Lanes Bowling

Mystery Play Dinner Event by Ron and Linda Buskirk

Hot Tub Rental for One Month (Delivery and Setup Included) Courtesy of Pool, Patio & Spas

Maier Pheasant Farm Hunt for four with Guide and Guide Dog

Spa Package from Classic Image Salon

One cheesecake a month for a year from Sweetpea's Cheesecake

Jorgensen YMCA Family and Individual Annual Membership

Absolute Results Personal Training Package

Summit City Fitness

Golf for Four at: Glendarin Hills Golf Club, Bridgewater Golf Club, Pine Valley Country Club

Yoga for Three Months at Mind Your Body Yoga

Massage from the Heart

Massage from Vital Living

Massage from Massage Therapy Clinic

Roller Dome South Birthday Party for 10 People

Coventry Tae Kwon Do Lessons (with uniform) for 6 months

Lockout Service from Worrells

Will/Estate Plan by John Rogers

Car Rust Proofing “Rust Check” Service by Werners Garage

Erin & the Elders Band for Your Special Event

1980’s Signed Komet Hockey Stick

Myers Brigg Assessment and Team Building Facilitation for up to 12

Fort Wayne Zoo tickets

Mark’s Arc Kid’s Animal Party – Bring the Zoo to You!

Steam-A-Way carpet cleaning

LaSalle Bed & Breakfast Retreat

iPod Shuffle

Handmade Quilt

Painting Fun Spot Gift Package

Children’s Play Riding Tractor

Personalized hand-painted 11 X 14 portrait valued at $400 (winner chooses what he will paint)

Photo shoot for 1-2 people, includes copyright to photos taken by Mahara Photography

Star 88.3 Gift Package

Custom Dog Bed

IPFW Volleyball Tickets

Do It Best Shopping Spree

Frank Souder Designs Package

Korte Service Package

Two Hours of Interior Design Consultation by Sue Hoaglund Decorating Den

K. Monique's Studio of Dance Package

Starbucks Package

“No Worry” Christmas Experience: Have someone wrap all your Christmas Presents in 2010!

Personal Christmas Caroling Visit in 2010

M&M Handyman Home Service Package

HVAC Maintenance Package by

J & T Mechanical

BrainStomp Inc. Computer Package

Plex South Annual Membership for Indoor Driving Range

Casa! Ristorante Gift Package