National Runaway Switchboard 2009 Spirit of Youth Online Auction

In celebration of our 38 years of assisting youth and families, the National Runaway Switchboard (NRS) invites you to participate in our Spirit of Youth activities throughout the month of November. In November, NRS sponsors National Runaway Prevention Month to raise awareness of the plight of runaways and homeless youth. In addition, NRS uses the month to raise money to help keep America's runaway and at-risk youth safe and off the streets. The goal is to raise $100,000 to help keep America's runaway and at-risk youth safe and off the streets.

Online Auction
Browse the online auction right here until November 30th and bid on spectacular auction items, including vacation packages, autographed sports memorabilia, and other exciting prizes.

Raffle
Only 500 tickets will be sold for the chance to win up to $10,000. Tickets are $100 each. The drawing will be held on November 30, 2009, at the Wrap Party.

First Prize - $10,000 cash
Second Prize - $1,250 cash
Third Prize - $1,250 cash
Fourth Prize - $1,250 cash
Fifth Prize - $1,250 cash

Winner need not be present on November 30, 2009. Winner is responsible for taxes on winnings. If less than 500 tickets are sold, cash prizes will be prorated.

Bar night at Finley Dunne's
November 6, 2009
3458 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago
Hosted by Finley Dunne's with 15% of the evening's proceeds to benefit NRS

Cocktail Award Reception
November 13, 2009
5:30pm to 8:00pm
The Four Seasons, 120 E. Delaware
Award Recipient Chef Charlie Trotter
Master of Ceremonies, Jim Williams CBS2, Chicago
Only 150 tickets available for $200 each.

Chicago Blackhawks vs Maple Leafs
November 13, 2009
United Center, Chicago
Silent auction hosted by Blackhawks with a portion of the proceeds to benefit NRS

Wrap Party
November 30, 2009
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Witts, 2913 N. Lincoln, Chicago
Only 200 tickets for sale at $30 pre-sale and $40 at the door

Corporate Sponsorship
Levels range from $2,500-$25,000. Please consider being a Spirit of Youth 2009 sponsor.

Platinum Sponsor
United Airlines

Gold Sponsors
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Radio Flyer

Bronze Sponsors
Rick Barkan
Michele and Gary Lehman
Stephen C. and Rosemary Mack
Richard Malone
Sybase, Inc.
Bonnie and Steve Wheeler

Donations
Help us achieve another record-breaking year by making a donation at www.1800RUNAWAY.org.

To become a sponsor, or for more information about the month's activities, contact Katy Walsh, Director of Development and Communications, at (773) 289-1727, or at kwalsh@1800RUNAWAY.org.