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SOMETHING BIG COULD BE BREWING FOR 2008... |
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STAYED TUNED BECAUSE SOMETHING IS IN THE AIR FOR 2008. LISTEN TO THE BIG SHOW WITH DAVE WILSON AND JOE STAYSNIAK ON WIBC OR CHECK IN HERE!!! |
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Kroger announces over $45,000 raised in balloon donations... |
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 | Kroger announced that over $45,000 was raised by customers purchasing the balloon icon at their favorite Kroger owned store within the state of Indiana. The balloon icons included $4.00 in coupons of various General Mills selected products. Preliminary estimates have the total amount raised in the 2007 Kroger Race for Riley presented by Cheerios to exceed $150,000 bringing the grand total for the 11th Annual event well in excess of $1,000,000 in donations to the benefit the Riley Hospital for Children!!! Way to go!!! |  | Special thanks to all the Kroger executives, associates and customers for the remarkable support. |
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Auction has closed!!! |
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 | It is OVER but you can still see the items by clicking the "CHARITY AUCTION" icon!!! All auction proceeds will go directly to benefit Riley Hospital for Children. Auction items ranged from autographed driver items, NFL players to donated items. Just a couple of items are listed below. Only INDIANA residents were allowed to participate in the on-line auction. Bids received from out of state will not be considered. |  Donated by the WORLD CHAMPS, The Indianapolis Colts it's the jersey worn by defensive tackle Raheem Brock. Shows the wear and tear of an unforgettable AFC Championship Game against the NE Patriots. |  Defensive End Josh Thomas wore this jersey in the Colts victory over the NE Patriots in the AFC Championship game last January. Shows the wear and tear of that hard fought contest |
Future Hall of Famer for sure! #88  has been on the receiving end of Peytons pass's for over 10 years! No duo has ever done it better. |  The Indianapolis Colts new $72 million dollar man! Defensive end Dwight Freeney is a Pro Bowl player and a big reason the Colts went all the way last year. Photo is 81/2 X 11" |  Nextel Cup Champion Limited Edition Champagne signed by Jimmie Johnson
|  Nextel Cup Champion Limited Edition Champagne signed by Tony Stewart
|  Richard Petty worn and autographed personal cowboy hat donated by THE KING!!! |  Autographed 2006 Jeff Gordon Foundation Bowling Shirt signed by celebrities such as Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Richard Petty, John Andretti, Kyle Petty, Ray Evernham, Sarah Fisher, Rupert, Parker Bohn, Mike Alby and more! | AND MORE ITEMS INCLUDING BREAKFAST, LUNCH OR DINNER PACKAGES, ROMANTIC OR ENTERTAINING PACKAGES, AND DAN WHELDON AUTOGRAPHED ITEMS INCLUDING GLOVES OR SHOES. CLICK ON THE "CHARITY AUCTION" NOW TO VIEW AND BID! | 
"Andretti triple" Photo of Mario, Michael and Marco Andretti all on track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway track. All three have signed the plaque. Also includes piece of the track surface and original brick. LIMITED EDITION 1 of 50 |
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WIBC audio with Nick Long and John Andretti... |
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WIBC hosted Kroger Race for Riley presented by Cheerios ambassador Nick Long and co-founder John Andretti. WIBC's own and co-founder Dave "The King" Wilson came up with the idea of a match race between John and radio producer, Matt Hibbeln. The rest is history. Click onto the icon and listen in!!!  race4riley_72407.mp3 (1.92 MB)
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Susan Guyett writes in The Indianapolis Star 7.24.2007... |
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NASCAR driver John Andretti has been raising money for Riley Hospital for Children for 11 years, and organizers expect that after Wednesday's Kroger Race for Riley, the donations he's helped make to the hospital will reach $1 million. The first fundraiser, which brought in $4,000, started when WIBC-AM (1070) radio host Dave Wilson and Andretti cooked up the idea for a kart challenge, according to spokesman Rick Posson. Since then, the outing has attracted some major corporate sponsors and big-name supporters. Driver Tony Stewart is pitching in again this year and will make an appearance at the race at New Castle Motorsports Park from 2 to 4 p.m. He'll sign free autographs for 200 fans who manage to snag one of the autograph vouchers. Eighty other folks can guarantee themselves an autograph and a private meet-and-greet with Stewart by making a $75 donation to Riley. Though it doesn't cost anything to attend the Race for Riley, set for 2 to 7 p.m., donations are welcome. If you want to participate in the race yourself, you will have to fork over some cash for the cause. Another way to contribute is by attending tonight's progressive dinner, which costs $100 per person and features food from a number of local restaurants. Get details on all events at www.race4riley.com. |
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Steve Ballard writes in the Indianapolis Star 7.28.2007... |
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$1 million and counting John Andretti never dreamed when he first committed to helping raise funds for the Riley Hospital for Children that 11 years later his Kroger Race for Riley would go past $1 million in contributions. "It's a milestone I never thought we'd reach," the Indianapolis native said. "That first year I think we raised less than $4,000. It's amazing how the support has grown." Andretti was drawn to Riley because his older siblings, brother Mark and sister Carolyn, both were treated there in their youth. Carolyn sustained serious injuries in a car accident in 1979. "People ask, 'Why Riley?' " Andretti said. "That's why." The event was held Wednesday, but the fundraising continues. At all Kroger-owned stores in Indiana through Aug. 4, every $1 donation will be worth $4 in coupons good for various General Mills products. Andretti, who competed in this year's Indy 500, passed on an opportunity to drive in the Brickyard to work for the IMS radio network. |
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More restaurants to support Nextel Progressive Dinner... |
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 | In addition to the already outstanding variety of restaurants such as The Greek Islands, Oaken Barrel and Mikado Japanese Restaurant, three more have come out in support. The Weber Restaurant, Hal's Fabulous Vegas Bar & Grille and Judge's Bar-B-Que are bring desserts, salads and bbq, respectively! |  | You better hurry up and register as spaces are filling up fast and only 100 total are available. Send your registation in today!  2007 Progressive Dinner Registration.pdf (664.66 KB)
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HE'S BACK!!! That's right, Tony Stewart is back yet again... |
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 | Tony Stewart is scheduled to appear at the Kroger Race for Riley at New Castle Motorsports Park on Wednesday, July 25, 2007. You will have two options to receive an autograph from the Two Time Nextel Cup Champion and the most recent Nextel Cup race winner at Chicago. A.) Stewart will be signing from 2-3pm to the general public. A limited numbers of autograph vouchers (200) will be handed out before the event. Autograph vouchers will be distributed one hour before scheduled start of the appearance and are required to receive an autograph[one per person]. Stewart is scheduled to sign for 200 people or one hour, whichever comes first. There is no cost. B.) Stewart will also host a private session for up to the first 75 lucky individuals who donate $75.00 to the Riley Hospital for Children via the Race for Riley event. Vouchers can only be purchased at the event. This is an opportunity of a lifetime to get some one-on-one with the man himself and get an autograph. This event will be restricted to one hour in total time. | | | |
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