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2011
Monday, July 25th
Riley Hospital for Children on July 25th is a time for John Andretti, Dave Wilson and "guests" to visit the kids and give out some goodies donated by the various Race for Riley sponsors and supports. Relatives join in on the fun and activities. General Mills always send a couple of special guests such as Lucky and the Honey Bee to the delight of all the children. John enjoys them as well!
Please note that due to the sensitivity and the privicy of patients, this is not open to the public. It is reserved for the patients, family members and staff of Riley Hospital. Thank you for your understanding.
Tuesday, July 26th
The Westin Indianapolis will again be the location for the 2011 Window World Progressive Dinner. You will still get treated to all of Indianapolis finest cuisine and be entertained by "live" music and comedy, all for a donation to the Riley Hospital for Children. Doesn't get any better. BETTER HURRY AS SEATING IS LIMITED!
What-The Window World Progressive Dinner
Where-WESTIN Indianapolis - 50 South Capital Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: (317) 262-8100
When-Tuesday, July 26th, 2011 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
* Participating Restaurants-Shula's America's Steak House, The Greek Islands Restaurant, McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant, Oaken Barrel Brewing Company, St. Elmo's Steak House, Ruth's Chris Steak House, Weber Grill and Judge's Barbeque
* Other Participants-Kroger (non-alcoholic beverages), The Indiana Wine Grape Council (Indiana wines), Zink Distributing (Budwiser products), Brown-Forman (liquor products) and desserts are donated by the Kroger Bakery
* Entertainment will be TBD
* Special Recognition-Thanks to the Westin Indianapolis for the use of the facilities and all the seating, the Riley Children's Foundation for sponsoring TelluRide, Cardinal Ritter High School students for donating their time and talents to help the kids at Riley.
Wednesday, July 27th
Who-NASCAR/IndyCar driver John Andretti and Friends
What-15th Annual Kroger Race for Riley presented by Cheerios.
When-Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m
Where-Mark & Donna Dismore's New Castle Motorsports Park (Exit 123 on I-70 east of Indy)
Why-Riley Hospital for Children is the beneficiary of all event proceeds; raised over $1,600,000 since 1997.
ADMISSION IS FREE
* The event begins with a media race, where local sports casters are invited to race against John Andretti. Dave Calabro was the winner in 2006, 2007 and 2009 is the only three time winner of the media event. His name has been engraved on the 'Kroger Race for Riley presented by Cheerios' 'Borg-Warner' trophy.
* The public is invited to register and race against John Andretti. See the 'Contribute' tab and click 'Register' to send in a form to participate.
* 600+ attended the event in 2010.

