Press Release: Christel House
August 14, 2002
INDIANAPOLIS, IN -- His Royal Highness, The Duke of York, Earl of Inverness and Baron Killyleagh — better known
in the United States as Prince Andrew — is scheduled to participate in the second annual Christel House “Evening
of Angels” Presented by Eli Lilly and Company. The cultural event to benefit Christel House, an international
children’s charity, is set for Thursday, Sept. 26, 2002, at 6:30 p.m. EST at the Indianapolis Scottish Rite Cathedral,
650 North Meridian St. Honorary co-chairs, Tony George, president and CEO of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway,
and his wife, Laura, will join businesswoman and philanthropist Christel DeHaan, founder of Christel House, in
hosting area residents and international guests here for the 2002 SAP United States Grand Prix. The “black-tie
or racing colors” gala launches Formula One weekend festivities, which culminate in the race on Sunday, Sept. 29,
at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Proceeds from the event will provide programs and services for more than 2,000 Christel House children, including
280 local students attending Christel House Academy, a public charter school opening in Indianapolis this September.
The Academy offers an extensive before- and after-school enrichment program, including character development and
life skills, arts and cultural activities, and physical fitness and wellness programs. Individuals may learn more
about Christel House and register to win a pair of tickets to the event — valued at $500 — by visiting www.christelhouse.org
and clicking on “Evening of Angels.” There is a limit of one entry per household; the winner will be notified by
mail by Sept. 13.
“Evening of Angels” opens with a Global Celebration reception featuring hors d’oeuvres representative of Mexico,
India, Venezuela, South Africa and the United States, all countries where Christel Houses are located. A concert
follows by Maestro Raymond Leppard, pianist and former music director of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra; pianist
Joel Harrison, artistic director of the American Pianists Association; soprano Sylvia McNair; and the Men of Apollo’s
Voice, a professional chamber choir conducted by Jan Harrington. Other highlights include a silent auction of
unique items, including one-of-a-kind Formula One collector’s items, race tickets, dining extravaganzas, exotic
trips and more. All guests will be included in a drawing for a seven-day cruise. The evening will conclude with
an international-style dessert reception.
Corporate/Individual Patron participation in the 2002 Christel House “Evening of Angels” is now available, including
eight tickets, plus a listing in the program, for $2,500. Corporate sponsorships are also available; for more
information, call Lisa Kobek at 317/464-8461. Individual tickets for the event are available at $250 per ticket;
please call Vera Hutchison at 317/464-2380.
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For further information, contact: Lisa Dellinger, 317/464-2680 ldellinger@christelhouse.org