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Enjoy an afternoon of family fun with games, face painting, bounce houses, a dunk tank, celebrity guests, silent auction, food trucks, and a vendor fair. Admission is free to the public!

By Elizabeth Griffith | July 27, 2017

For many families, back-to-school also means back-to-bullies; however, The Chris Lytle Foundation hopes to change that. Their mission is to stop bullies by empowering others to step in and stand up for those who can't stand for themselves. The Chris Lytle Foundation Fundraiser, hosted by Marian's Adult Programs (MAP) at Marian University, is a carnival-style, free-admission, and family-fun event with something for everyone to enjoy. All proceeds go to the Chris Lytle Foundation.

The Chris Lytle Foundation Fundraiser
August 5, 2017, noon to 4 p.m.
The Indy Cycloplex

3649 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis, IN 46222

Family-fun entertainment includes a variety of carnival-style games, tug of war challenges, face-painting, 3 bounce houses, and a dunk tank. Grab lunch and sweet treats for the whole family from the food trucks on premises: Bacon Station, Rolling Asian Delight, Poccadio Food Truck (Moroccan Grill & Sandwiches), a dessert truck (TBD), and Kona Ice.

Hometown heroes from the Indianapolis Fire Department, local Police Departments, and the Indiana National Guard will be in attendance. The Indiana National Guard will run an obstacle course for those seeking a physical challenge. Children of all ages may explore rescue vehicles in a hands-on investigation.

Attendees have the opportunity to see celebrity guests, bid on the silent auction items, and purchase raffle tickets for donations from the Indianapolis Colts, the Indiana Fever, the Indy Eleven, and fighters from Ultimate Fighting Championship and Mixed Martial Arts.

Silent auction and raffle items include:

Pat McAfee white jersey, autographed	Pat McAfee blue jersey, autographed
Pat McAfee signed Colts football	UFC Champion, Chris Lytle–autographed gloves
UFC Champion, Andrew Holbrook–autographed gloves	MMA Champion, Matt Mitrione–autographed gloves
Indy Eleven–game tickets	Indy Eleven Item (TBA)
Indianapolis Indians–game tickets	Indy Crash–football merchandise bucket
Indiana Fever–autographed team photo	Indiana Fever–autographed team wood-grain Fever basketball
Indiana Fever–4 lower-level tickets to any future game	Indiana Pacers (TBD)
A Place To Float–gift certificate	Purdue basketball, Katie Gearlds–autographed
Purdue Football, Matt Mitrione–autographed	Marco’s Restaurant–gift certificate
Lyn St. James signed photograph	Jeff Gordon #24 NASCAR RC Car
Corvette Indianapolis 500 Official Pace Car	Monster Truck Birthday Package
Marco's Pizza-gift–gift certificate	Fazolli's–gift certificate
Broad Ripple Brew Pub–gift certificate	Sunny Chinese Kitchen–Home Cooking Class for Five, gift certificate
Bier Brewery–package	Climb Time Indy–passes and equipment rental
Title Boxing–package	Speedway gas card
Hand-Lettered Home Decor	Downtown Comics–gift card
Superhero action figures bucket	Wonder Woman superhero toy and action figure basket
Avengers action figure set	Iron Man electronic action figure
Tally Beans Accounting, LLC–gift certificate (tax preparation)	Renaissance Hotel Indianapolis–one night stay & breakfast for two

 

Be sure to stop by the local businesses, community non-profits, and city resources taking part in the vendor fair. Businesses who wish to participate should contact Terry DeBruhl at (317​) 224-6167 to reserve space.

Current participants include:

Marian University (Title Sponsor)	Black Diamond Pest Control (Bronze Sponsor)
Marion County Sheriff Department	The Indy Crash, Women's Professional Football
Vanessa Lopez Law Firm	Lu Lu Rue
Girl Scouts of Central Indiana	Spinal Care Physical Medicine
Monat Nerion hair & skin care products	Title Boxing
Paparrazi Jewelry	Lipsense
Nerium & Monet	Arbonne

 

Stop by the Chris Lytle Foundation Fundraiser event page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/1919408638302683 for more information. Download the venue map and event schedule HERE (subject to change).