July 18, 2008
NORMAL, Ill. -
The Illinois State Athletics Department will host the second-annual "Draw Down" event Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at Redbird Arena.
The event, which will have a Caribbean flavor, begins with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. and the "Draw Down" will start at 6:30 p.m. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres, beer and pop will be provided, and a cash bar will also be available. Musical entertainment will be provided throughout the evening.
"Draw Down" is the primary fundraising vehicle, outside of the annual fund drive, for The Redbird Club (TRC), which provides funding for ISU student-athlete scholarships. Tickets for the event are currently available by calling Redbird Athletics at 309/438-3803, or can be purchased online at GoRedbirds.com. The tickets are $200 apiece and only 400 tickets will be sold. For each ticket, two adults will be admitted.
"We are looking forward to how this event develops in its second year," said Doug Banks, assistant athletics director for annual giving. "It is a fun and relaxed fund-raising event that benefits all of the student-athletes at Illinois State University. I know that the individuals who were with us last year really enjoyed it, and it will be interesting to see how the 'Draw Down' will progress in year two."
Prizes for the "Draw Down" include up to $1,000 cash, a Suzi Davis Travel trip, season tickets, opportunities to travel with designated ISU teams and the grand prize of $15,000 in cash. Patrons do not need to be in attendance to win.
For more information, contact The Redbird Club office at 309/438-3803, or visit GoRedbirds.com.
