I.W.I.N. Foundation - Indiana Women in Need

Past Events 2016

• Alexandria of Carmel Apartments held a one mile walk through the community and raised $148.

• Whiskey Business Sports & Entertainment Bar held an event for I.W.I.N. in October and rasied $1,700.

• Clinton House Health and Rehab Center did a bake sale and made $428 for I.W.I.N.

• Curves in Richmond, IN held a Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser and donated $180 to I.W.I.N.

• Cycle Bar in Carmel held a variety of events in the month of October and raised $790.

• Insurance Brokers of Indiana held a jeans week for breast cancer and raised $150.

• The Sphinx Club and the Wabash Benefaction Committee teamed up with I.W.I.N. for this year's "Homecoming Queen Contest".  The "Walk in Her Shoes" campaign  took place during the half time festivities of the Wabash College Homecoming Football game and raised $6,350.  

• The Early Learning Academy held a variety of fundraisers and made $900.

• The office employees of Poly-Wood Inc. held a Fall Spirit week and then Poly-Wood matched the money the empolyees raised for a total donation of $785.66.

• The Indiana Astros Organization sold Breast Cancer Awareness t-shirts and raised $800.

• Reis Nichols Jewlers held their monthly "Battery Replacement Program".  I.W.I.N. was the October recipient and they raised an incredible $5,390.

• Indiana University-Maurer School of Law - Black Law Student Association sold pink ribbons and made $60.

• Southport 6th Grade Academy raised $288 for I.W.I.N.

• Valley Screen Process Co., in Mishawaka held an employee fundraiser and donated $408 to I.W.I.N.

• St Michael the Archangel Catholic Church held a fundraiser for I.W.I.N and made over $400.

•  Citizens State Bank of Kinghtstown held an event for I.W.I.N and they raised over $250.

• HouseMasters Inspections donated $5 for every home inspection they performed in the month of October, they raised $665.

• Kendra Scott at Keystone at the Crossing held their annual "Holley Days" where 10% of their proceeds went to I.W.I.N. and they made $95.70.

• Indiana Grand Racing - Casino held 2 events for I.W.I.N. in October.  The first event was a "Pink Out Night and Survivior Walk" and the second event was a "Give $10, Get $10" event.  Collectively both events raised over $19,000.

• North Montgomery High School held a Faculty and Staff fundraiser and made $107.75 for I.W.I.N.

• Altar'd State at Keystone at the Crossing held "Mission Mondays" in September and October where 10% of all proceeds went to I.W.I.N.  They donated over  $3,000 to I.W.I.N.

• Seton Hall Catholic High School Girls Volleyball team raised an amazing $4,146 for I.W.I.N.  They held a series of events: lock-in for grade school girls, t-shirt sales, boys volleyball game, bake sale and donations.

• "Wine Not Fight the Fight" event was held at Carmel City Center.  A variety of stores donated 10% of their sales the night of the event.  Bath Junkies raised $160, House of Z raised $74 and beauty + grace raised $53.

• MEAUH (My Eyes Are Up Here) auctioned off a pair of Indy Eleven tickets on Facebook and made $80 for I.W.I.N.

• Zionsville West Middle School raised $1,160.  At the begining of each school year they choose an organization for their yearly charity drive. This year it was I.W.I.N. Staff members donate funds and in return they are allowed to wear jeans on designated days.

• A breast cancer survivor held a Hog Roast at her home.  She asked everyone to make a donation or bring a gasoline or grocery store gift card.   They made over $1,700 for I.W.I.N. 

• Westville High School held a "Dig Pink Night".  Their boys' and girls' volleyball teams honored those who have lost battles their with cancer and those who continue to battle.  They also hosted a bake sale, silent auction and sold t-shirts.  They raised $1,118.

• Andrew Brown Academy raised $328 by asking the staff and students to pay $1 to wear jeans and pink on a designated "Pink Day".

• 9Round Kick Boxing held a "Kick-a-Thon" and raised $1,200.

• Chipotle did a "Eat for Change".  If you presented a flyer on the designated night when you ordered,  50% of the proceeds went to I.W.I.N. They raised $451.

• The Hot Room held a yoga event and raised $163.

• Stephanie, a past recipient of I.W.I.N.,  held her 2nd Annual "Breast Cancer Ride and Silent Auction" in Knightstown, IN.  Even though it rained she had 37 riders and raised $1635! 

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• Way to go Kate Dillon, a Carmel HS junior who started an I.W.I.N. club to raise money! They sold t-shirts at the Carmel High School baseball game against North Central High School.  They raised over $350.

• Cyclebar held a Charity Ride and raised $630.

• Gold Cannon Candle fundraiser made $350.

• "Strutting In Style" Fashion Show held in Crown Point, IN raised an incredible $11,000.  Thank you Debbie, Jody and your amazing committee!

• Westfield High School held a Boys and Girls "Pink Out" Basketball game. Jointly they raised over $1,200 for I.W.I.N. 

• Triton Central Girls Basketball "Pink Out" Game raised an AMAZING $18,000 for I.W.I.N.  They also honored all of the breast cancer survivors in their community at the game.  Way to go girls, coaches and Connie Larkey!

• Michelle Marocco donated a portion of her Warrior Spirit Bracelet to I.W.I.N. and raised $72.

• Kirshell and Joyce Lovins held their 6th Annual Brookville "Pink Pajama Party".  The event was held in the volunteer firestation and raised an amazing $6,000.  Way to go girls!

• Pinnacle Insurance Group did a "Casual for a Cause" jean day and raised $500

• Past Events 2015

• Early Learning Academy held a few fundraisers during the month of October and raised $700.
• Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation held a Pink-a-Palooza with a silent auction and games and raised an incredible $1,500
• Southport 6th Grade Academy held a fundraiser in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and raised $342.
• The Seton Catholic High School Girls Volleyball team did a variety of fundraisers in October and raised an amazing $3,713 for I.W.I.N.
• Valley Screen Process Co. Inc. celebrated Breast Cancer Awareness month by selling bras and paws to hang on the wall as well as bracelets. They raised $400
• The Westville High School Volleyball Players held a "Pink Dig" and raised an incredible $1,100.  
• Reis Nichols Jewelers has a battery replacement program and donates the proceeds to a non-profit every month.  This October, I.W.I.N. was one of the charities and was awarded over $1,300.
• Northeastern Elementary School in Fountain City, IN recently held a "Wear Pink" day in support of breast cancer awareness month.  Students and staff members wore pink clothing and raised $119.15. 
• Franklin County High School held a Pink Week and raised $261 for I.W.I.N.
• Knightstown High School donated $178 in honor of breast cancer awareness month.
• Five Seasons Sports Club held a spin class and raised $200.
• Round9 of Greenwood held a Kick-a-thon, they donated one cent for every kick made.  They doubled their goal and raised a $1,000.
  
• Yoga on 45th in Highland, IN participated in a "Class for a Cause"  donating the procceds from a yoga class to I.W.I.N. They raised $200.
• Westfield High School Football team raised over $2,200 for I.W.I.N. at a home football game. Way to go Rocks!
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• The Rock Stars of Richmond held their 10th Annual Mum Sale and raised over $13,000...Way to go Richmond!
• The 1st Annual Breast Cancer Ride and Silent Auction in Knightstown, IN raised an amazing $2,000!
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• Three Creeks Elementary School held a $5 staff jean day and donated $70 to I.W.I.N.
• The Employee Club  at Jacobs Engineering Group Inc took up donations for the month of April and raised $169.
• The girls from Triton Central held their Annual Basketball "Pink Out" Game and raised an amazing $17,000!  Way to go girls! 
• Hoppe Jewelers in Richmond, IN donated a percentage of their sales and raised $270.
• Power of the Pink presented I.W.I.N. with a check for $8,820.  This program encourages Walmart customers to purchase and then place a pink CFL light bulb at their home or business during the month of October to Flip the Switch and Turn on the Power of the Pink.
• Westfield Lady Rocks held their 5th Annual Cancer Awareness Game and raised $645.
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• Plainfield High School held a Coaches vs Cancer game and raised $218.
• Zionsville High School Football Moms and Dads Club donated the proceeds of the sales of pink beads and the money earned by the football parents who staffed the concession stand at a varsity football game.  They raised $343.

Past Events-2014

• The Zionsville High School Girls Volleyball Team hosted their 3rd Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Breast Cancer Awareness Match.  They raised an amazing $1,222 for I.W.I.N.
• St Michael Church in Brookville, IN held a Breast Cancer Awareness Week and raised over $570.
• Reis Nichols Jewelers donated over $4,200 to I.W.I.N. The money came from thier long-established tradition of taking the monies they receive from the watch battery reapirs and donating these funds to an organization.
• J. Evelyn Confections celebrates the life of a dear friend, Mindy, every October.  A portion of the sales from "Sweets for Mindy" was donated to I.W.I.N.  They raised $1,000.
• The Crown Point "Pinnacle Peeps" from Pinnacle Insurance presented the I.W.I.N. Foundation with a check for $500. The money that was raised from their annual "Casual for the Cause" campaign will help ladies in Northwest Indiana that have Breast Cancer.
• Brownsburg Academy Early Learning Center's students and staff celebrated Breast Cancer Awareness month by raising money for I.W.I.N. They did a bake sale, face painitng, a "special treat" day, and class room loose change competition. They raised an incredible $660.49. 
• Joanie, a consulatant from Stella & Dot, donated a portion of her October proceeds, $250. 
• The students and staff at Southport 6th Grade Academy raised $375.50.
• Kirshell and Joyce Lovins held their 5th Annual Brookville Pink Pajama Party. Everyone attending came in their pink pajama's and received pampering from local salons. They raised an amazing $4,000.
• Hancock Regional Hospital, Wellness Center held a Zumba class and donated over $200 to I.W.I.N.
• The Insurance Brokers of Indiana held a jeans day and raised $150.
• North Newton Junior-Senior High School held a breast cancer walk and raised an incredible $411.80. 
• The volleyball players of Seton High Catholic High School raised an amazing $3,340 by doing a variety of activities including a girls only lock in, bake sales, shirt sales, boys/dads volleyball game and a silent auction basket sale.  Way to go girls!
• The "Pink Posse" group in Lowell, IN took their pink treats to Lowell High School during a cheer-leading competition and raised $200.
• The Rock Stars of Richmond held their 9th Annual Mum Sale and raised over $11,000.
  
• The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), held thier Annual District Meeting in Indianapolis in October. They raised money through an idea they call "Change for Change" where they ask their Junior Fellows (resident physicians or physicians newly out in practice) to donate their spare change to make a change in someone else's life. This year the OBGYN residents of ACOG District 7 were able to raise $689 and the District 5 OBGYN residents raised $200 for a total of $889!
• Triton Central Elementary School held a Fun Run Pink Out and raised over $400.
• Franklin County High School held a Pink Week in the month of October and raised $150.
• The "Pink Posse Girls" from Lowell, IN held a fundraiser selling Macy coupons and raised over $1,600.
• The 3nd Annual Fore the Ta Ta's event at Glenview invited guests to enjoy a wonderful golf outing and silent auction. The event raised an amazing $7,500
• Triton High School held a pink out game fundraiser and raised an incredible $10,000. The girl's basketball team invited breast cancer survivors to join in the celebration and also held a dinner and silent auction.

• Package Right Coroporation sold t-shirts to their employees during the month of October which was Breast Cancer Awareness month. The company also designated all Wendesdays throughout this time as pink days. They raised and donated an amazing $731.
• VEI Wellspring asked their employees to donate to a charity of thier choice and also sold bracelets. They donated $500 to I.W.I.N.
• North Newton Junior High School raised $489 by doing a charity walk. 
• St. Jude Catholic School in Indianapolis raised money and wanted to make a "pay it forward" donation to a charity, and they chose the I.W.I.N. Foundation. The school donated a wonderful $75.
• The Weight Watchers meeting in Crown Point, IN donated $50.
• AIG Benefit Solutions held a Jeans Day and donated $150.
• Westfield High School girls basketball team, Lady Rocks, held a "Pink Game" and raised $500

Past Events-2013

• The 2nd Annual Fore the Ta Ta's event at Glenview invited guests to enjoy a wonderful golf outing and silent auction. The event raised an amazing $13,078.
• Triton High School in Shelby county had an incredible turn out for their 5th Annual "Pink Out" girls basketball game.  It was a sea of pink with 45 breast cancer survivors in attendance, which were introduced in between the junior varsity and varsity games.  The event included a chili dinner, silent auction and parade of breast cancer survivors. This incredible event rasied over $11,000.
• Jackie Vanderpool and her awesome team held their 8th Annual Richmond Mum Sale and raised $8959.
• The Zionsville Girl's Volleyball Team hosted a community spaghetti dinner during on of their home games and raised an amazing $4,250.

• The 4th Annual Brookville Pink Pajama Party invited women to come for a fun filled night with friends in their pajamas. The event raised a wonderful $4,165.
• Jeanne Davis and Stacie Birch hosted a summer Pink Pool Party with dinner, entertainment, and a silent auction and raised over $4,000. 
• Reis Nichols held a battery replacement promotional during the month of October and donated an incredible $3,558 of their profits to I.W.I.N.
• Nan Parente, a former recipient of I.W.I.N., and her friends from Lowell, Indiana made "Power of Pink" Goodie Bags filled with coupons and spa products and raised a wonderful $3,130.

• Indiana Fever guard Katie Douglas won the August WNBA Community Assist Award for her efforts to help the Indianapolis Community. As part of winning this award, The WNBA and State Farm donated $2,500 to I.W.I.N. which was on of her charities of choice.
• The Whitewater Valley Richmond, Indiana Chaper of the Harley Owners Group held hog roasts and picnics and raised more than $1500 in donations.

• Celeste Berry held her own Pink Pajama Party and invited friends to join in the fun. Together they raised $1,400.
• Lisa Braden knitted scarves and sold them to friends and family. She raised an amazing $885 through her efforts.
• Prarie View ladies organized a gold outing and invited perspective members to play. The group raised a fantastic $695 for I.W.I.N. 
• The ladies from the Country Club on Indianapolis held their annual Golf Fore a Cure event and donated $670.
• The Noblesville Boy's Basketball Team held a cancer awareness basketball game for the daughter of their coach BJ Kite. The team raised an awesome $663.

• The Indiana Chamber of Commece held a jeans day on a Friday and as an office donated a wonderful $578.
• Katy, a student at Allisonville Elementary School, held a bake sale at a local farmer's market as part of her 5th grade class projects. She donated terrific $526.
• A Richmond, Indiana YMCA Zumba class donated their proceeds of $525.
• Westfield's Girls Basketball Team organized a Pink Out Game and also held a silent auction. Their event raised an incredible $500 for I.W.I.N.
• Dr. Minor sold league t-shirts at her office and raised a great $440.
• The AH Collection's Pink Open House featured a make-up artist and hair designer and donated $430.

• Curves in Richmond, Indiana held a fundraiser and donated $411.
• Noblesville's First United Church Women's Group made a donation of $400.
• BKD donated a wonderful $385 which they raised through two office jeans days in December.
• The NU Epilson Chapter Sigma Phi Gamma made a much appreciated donation of $300.
• The staff of Three Creeks Elementary School participated in a $5 Jeans Day in honor and memory of their co-worker who passed away from breast cancer. The school raised $150.  
• Arts A Poppin donated 10% of their profits from Mother's Day weekend and raised $150.
• Brookeville's Franklin Community High School raised $146 during Pink Week for October's Breast Cancer Awareness month. 
• Linnea's Lights featured their Peony candle in the November issue of House Beautiful. They graceiously donated $100 of their profits to I.W.I.N.
• Jay Benzal, a men's clothing store, donated a pecentage of their sales totaling $100.

• Lowell held a Pink Goodie Bags fundraiser. Crown Point Community Foundation donated $500, Janus Fire System donated $200, and Pinnacle Insurance gave $500. The fundraiser raised a total of $1,880.
• Brighton at Keystong at the Crossing donated over $650 by selling a signature bracelet for the month of October.
• Classy Cuts in Lowell, IN held an event and raised $24 for I.W.I.N.
• H&R Block in Lowell, IN organized a jeans day and raised $37.
• Lattitude 39 held a women's networking event and donated $46. 

 

Past Events- 2012

• 3rd Annual Brookville Pink Pajama Party raised $3,000. All the women dressed in their PJ’s for a fun filled night with friends.
• Reis Nichols: I.W.I.N. received a $1,000 from their battery replacement promotional held throughout the month of October. 
• Connor Fine Painting, held their annual golf event and raised over $4,000.

• Golf Fore a Cure: For the third year in a row, the ladies from Country Club of Indianapolis held a golf outing and gave I.W.I.N. $1,000
• Ambrosia Restaurant held a spaghetti dinner the night before the Indianapolis 500 mini marathon and raised $250
• Classy Cuts in Lowell, IN held an event to benefit I.W.I.N. and raised $180
• “Power of Pink” Event  Nan Parente (a former recipient of I.W.I.N.) and her friends from Lowell, IN teamed up with Fitness Edge for an afternoon of pampering, fitness, food and fun!  These amazing women raised an astounding $7,432

• Crafting for a Cause: Cathy Roembke (breast cancer survivor) made beautiful hand made greeting cards and donated ALL the proceeds to I.W.I.N. She raised an incredible $2,000. 
• 3rd Annual “Turn IU Health North Pink”: Each time someone donated $5 in honor, memory, or gratitude of a friend, family member, or co-worker affected by breast cancer, IU Health North Hospital placed a pink solar light on the campus grounds during the month of October. They raised $2,500
• Franklin County High School in Brookville, IN raised $300 during Pink Week for October’s Breast Cancer Awareness month
• Richmond IN Warriors: Jackie Vanderpool and her amazing Richmond team held their 7th annual mum sale and also participated in their community Alternative Gift Fair and raised over $9,100
• Superior:  3rd Year Title Sponsor for our Annual Mum sale that helped I.W.I.N. raise over $10,000
• Arts A Poppin donated 10% of their profits from Mother’s Day weekend and raised $250
• Living, Sharing, Giving Campaign raised $600, with pink piggy banks filled with change throughout the year
• I.W.I.N recipient, Toyce Cord, planned a Bus Trip to Chicago with friends and family for a fun filled day of shopping and raised $2,235
• Three Creeks Elementary School staff participated in “Five Dollar Jeans Day” in honor and memory of their friend and co-worker who passed away from breast cancer and raised $205
• All About You Hair Studio raised $200 during pink hair event for breast cancer
• Woodland Country Club held it’s Annual Nine Hole Golf and Luncheon Event  and a portion of the proceeds, $1,925, were given to I.W.I.N.
• Sheer Salon in Crawfordsville, IN made a donation, $162, to I.W.I.N. from a portion of the proceeds from salon services during the month of October
• Butler University MBA Association held a dine and dash event that raised $431
• A Do Hair Design , held a benefit at the Indianapolis Art Center to celebrate 10 years in business.  The fun filled evening included a fashion show, silent auction, live music, and local food vendors…Two non-profits benefited from this event raising $3,574 for I.W.I.N.
• “Live Pink” Open House was held by an inspired young woman Arianna wanting to raise money in honor of her aunt who has breast cancer and was a recipient of I.W.I.N.  The event raised an incredible $7,458

• Woodbrook Elementary School’s 4th grade class creates a “card company” every year.  This year the class sold enough greeting cards to donated $1,564 to I.W.I.N. in honor of their teacher, who has breast cancer.
• Indiana Academy held a spirit day to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Students could pay money to be out of uniform for the day as long as they wore pink. Additional the Student Association officers made cupcakes and sold them and raised $104
• Indianapolis Colts and O’Charley’s Restaurant, donated $1,000 through their “Pamper Her Pink ”program which recognizes 10 women who survived , or currently battling breast cancer. Two of our recipients were chosen as honorees. They each were asked to choose a charity of their choice to donate $500 to and they both chose I.W.I.N.
• YMCA of Richmond, IN held a Zumba class and raised $475