Michael Andretti Foundation auctions VIP trip to AGR Celebration at the Palms Casino
NAZARETH, PA (August 22, 2006) - The Michael Andretti Foundation will be auctioning off a VIP package on eBay beginning August 23rd until August 30th. As a special guest of Michael Andretti, MAF and Andretti Green Racing, the winner and a guest will be invited to attend a weekend at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, NV to enjoy the team's post season celebration weekend.Join Michael Andretti, Andretti Green Racing and the AGR sponsors for a post-season weekend celebration at the Palms Casino Resort Hotel in Las Vegas. Spend a weekend enjoying Las Vegas and all of the amenities and fun of the Palms Casino Resort.
As a VIP guest of the Michael Andretti Foundation, you and a friend will attend a weekend of fun events and activities. You'll receive two nights lodging at the Palms Casino Resort and will get VIP access to all of the team celebration events and activities. The weekend begins on Friday, September 15th, where you will be entered in a Poker Tournament with the AGR drivers and sponsor guests. On Saturday afternoon, enjoy sun and fun at the Palms Pool and bungalows. On Saturday evening, you'll attend private "invitation only" AGR parties at the Ghost Bar, Palms pools and Rain Nightclub. Get an insider's look at a post season weekend with AGR, a time for the team and sponsors to gather to mark the end of the 2006 IRL IndyCar season.
"There are a lot of neat celebration activities planned and the winner will definitely enjoy a fun weekend in Las Vegas." said Andretti. All proceeds from the package will benefit the Father Tom Fratus Foundation and the Franciscan Outreach Association in Chicago, IL.
The VIP Package will be auctioned on eBay until Wednesday, August 30th. The package is available by visiting www.ebay.com or at: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290021975683. Winner and guest will need to be over 21 years of age to participate.
The Michael Andretti Foundation is a 501(c)(3) foundation that was established to help people who have shown need and to help promote programs for better health, education and welfare of America's children and citizens. For more information about The Michael Andretti Foundation, visit www.andretti.com.
About Franciscan Outreach Association
The Father Tom Fratus Foundation and the Franciscan Outreach Association reaches out to the homeless by providing food, shelter and practical help to guide them to a better life. Further information on this foundation is available at www.franoutreach.org or (773) 278-6724.
Contact: Paula Prime Hozza - Michael Andretti Foundation (610) 248-9111 or foundation@andretti.com
