Stories tagged with "fundraisers"

Westside domestic-violence resource center finds success by Josh Duke

Beacon of Hope has helped 22 women find shelter since opening in July Three months after opening its doors and taking its first crisis calls, the Beacon of Hope Center for Women... – Nov 11, 2009 at 8:37 PM in Danville

Hunters give back to a friend by indystar

If I didn’t already know what Michael R. Bassett was doing the first time he called from his cell phone in a Parke County woods, his second call might have seemed, well,... – Nov 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Governments, schools, groups using Twitter by Chris Sikich

What are you doing? Schools, communities and groups throughout Hamilton County have been answering that question on the social media juggernaut Twitter. In a world seemingly driven... – Oct 23, 2009 at 3:53 PM in Hamilton County

Working to keep skate park as part of the system by indystar

I am 11 and am an avid skater. I saw Eric Bose’s recent letter to the editor about how the skate park is the biggest attraction at Major Taylor Park. Marian University is... – Oct 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Dance marathon raises money for Riley Hospital by Gretchen Becker

Dancing to the music, more than 200 Northside students raised more than $33,000 for hospitalized children. Students raised $33,957.90 during the 10th annual Bishop Chatard dance... – Oct 14, 2009 at 9:12 PM in North Marion County

Cancer walk Saturday in Hamilton Co. by Betsy Reason

NOBLESVILLE — After losing both of his parents to cancer and finding out his wife had breast cancer five years ago, Ron Wilson wanted “to do something to help the folks here in... – Oct 14, 2009 at 4:08 PM in Hamilton County

Bishop Chatard dance marathon raises nearly $34,000 for Riley by Gretchen Becker

Dancing to the music, a group of Northside students raised more than $30,000 for hospitalized children. During the 10th annual Bishop Chatard Dance Marathon on Sunday, students... – Oct 12, 2009 at 11:02 AM in North Marion County

More than 700 rally to help cancer victim by Betsy Reason

NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — Crystal Feller couldn’t hold back the tears Thursday night as she stood before a crowd of more than 700 guests at a benefit that raised more than... – Sep 12, 2009 at 11:42 AM in Noblesville

Beacon of Hope women's center ready to help by Josh Duke

The Beacon of Hope Center for Women has had its share of amazing circumstances in the past two years to turn a simple suggestion into a domestic violence resource. The faith-based,... – Jul 29, 2009 at 8:01 PM in Danville

Messer has raised $205K for 2010 race by indystar

Ex-lawmaker leads field of challengers for Burton’s seat WASHINGTON — Former state Rep. Luke Messer so far has raised more money than any of U.S. Rep. Dan... – Jul 16, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Politics & Government

Messer top fundraiser against Burton by indystar

WASHINGTON – Former State Rep. Luke Messer has so far raised more money than any of Rep. Dan Burton’s other challengers, collecting $205,283 this year for the 2010... – Jul 15, 2009 at 10:10 PM in Politics & Government

Restaurants' fundraisers to benefit troops overseas by indystar

Central Indiana Applebee’s restaurants will host Dining to Donate, or D2D, fundraisers Wednesday and Thursday. Funds from 32 restaurants will benefit New Hampshire-based... – Jul 03, 2009 at 11:22 PM in Westfield

4 weekend Relays for Life raise $193,000 for research by indystar

More than $193,000 was raised during four west suburban-area celebrations of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life last weekend. A total of 110 teams walked... – Jun 18, 2009 at 1:00 AM in West Marion County

Injured teacher starts charity to aid others by indystar

Brownsburg Three years after experiencing a life-changing neck injury, Bret Neylon, a Brownsburg teacher and coach, is starting his own foundation to help others with spinal cord... – Jun 17, 2009 at 1:00 AM in

Brownsburg teacher starts foundation for spinal cord injuries by Josh Duke

Three years after suffering a life-changing neck injury, Bret Neylon, a Brownsburg teacher and coach, is starting his own foundation to help others with spinal cord injuries. He... – Jun 16, 2009 at 1:17 PM in Brownsburg

Downtown revolves around strawberry shortcake by indystar

Rain took a delicious break today allowing downtowners to linger over mounds of strawberries, ice cream and topping during the Strawberry Festival on Monument Circle. About 12,000... – Jun 11, 2009 at 3:03 PM in Communities

Ride for Riley raises funds and spirits by Robert Annis

Thousands of leather-clad motorcycle riders thundered through Indianapolis on Sunday, raising $365,000 for Riley Hospital for Children in the process. Starting at Lucas Oil... – Jun 01, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Marion County

Private schools get creative on payments by Gretchen Becker

Schools find ways to keep kids enrolled despite recession Emily Schafer has been getting an extra hands-on economics lesson these days, mopping floors, cleaning whiteboards and... – May 27, 2009 at 2:18 AM in Education

Obama makes quick Indy cameo for fundraisers by Bill Ruthhart

President spends under 30 minutes Downtown for fundraisers, one priced at $15,000 per couple President Barack Obama spent his afternoon amid controversy in South Bend, but in the... – May 17, 2009 at 10:22 PM in Politics & Government

Protests begin at Notre Dame before Obama arrives by Bill Ruthhart

Nearly 700 Democratic supporters are awaiting President Obama’s arrival at the Westin this evening.Obama is expected to give brief addresses at a pair of fundraisers at the... – May 17, 2009 at 7:19 PM in Politics & Government