FIRESTONE RACING “EVENING OF GIVING BENEFIT CONCERT AND CHARITY AUCTION” READY TO REV IT UP ONCE AGAIN FOR TRIO OF CHILDREN’S CHARITIES

3rd Annual Event Features Live and
Silent Auctions, Driver Appearances,
& Entertainment by Jennie DeVoe

INDIANAPOLIS (March 24, 2008)—The newest must-attend May social and charitable event in Indianapolis is set again to drop the green flag on the month’s festivities surrounding the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race. The third annual “Firestone Racing Evening of Giving Benefit Concert and Charity Auction” returns to The Music Mill on the city’s north side, on the evening of Tuesday, May 6th.

Presented by WTTS 92.3 FM, the “Firestone Racing Evening of Giving Benefit Concert and Charity Auction” features live and silent auctions of racing items benefiting three important local children’s charities, appearances and autograph sessions involving IndyCar Series, Indy Pro Series and U.S. Auto Club drivers and celebrities, food, drink and fun. The entertainment highlight of the evening features a concert by local soul-blues singer, Jennie DeVoe.

The “Evening of Giving,” also sponsored by the Music Mill runs from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at The Music Mill, 3720 East 82nd Street, just east of Keystone at the Crossing. The autograph session at 7:30 p.m. is scheduled to include current and past racing stars. The live auction begins at 8 p.m. and the silent auction runs from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. Proceeds from the “Evening of Giving” benefit Indiana Children’s Wish Fund, Racing for Corey and IRL Kids.

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Mission statement: To bring together the sport of auto racing and kids diagnosed with critical or life-threatening illnesses and to inspire them to stay strong and to hold onto their dreams.

Racing for Corey was founded in the memory of nine-year-old Corey Hanchar—a member of the non-profit, wish-granting organization the Indiana Children's Wish Fund. Corey loved racing and his "wish" was to own a quarter midget race car. With the help of KECO and his hero, IndyCar driver Tyce Carlson, Corey's wish came true...

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It's an ongoing feature here at Racing for Corey. Written by Deb Hanchar, Corey's Mom, to help everyone understand how much joy wish granting organization bring to the children and their families.

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