Sedona Miracle: Helicopter Golf Ball Drop Benefit for Kids and Abuse Victims

Business Wire, August 13, 2007

Week-Long Stays at Enchantment Resort, Amara, Sedona Rouge and L'Auberge de Sedona among the Prizes.

SEDONA, Ariz. -- Like last year's Helicopter Ball Drop Miracle benefit, Sedona Miracle 2007 will make a big difference at the Verde Valley Sanctuary for women and their kids who were terrified to stay in an intolerably abusive situation. More beds will be added and their endowment increased. New programs will keep kids safe and drug-free and will make a world of difference to the young people at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Northern Arizona. This year's Sedona Miracle 2007 Celebration of Philanthropy, September 15,16 at Sedona's Oakcreek Country Club, will help children, families, the environment, arts programs, and many other worthy causes for the 20 participating nonprofits and charities.

Central to the fundraising weekend extravaganza is a Helicopter Ball Drop. Actually two Ball Drops. For just a $25 golf ball chance anyone can win a fabulous week-long stay at one of four world-class Sedona resorts -- Enchantment Resort, L'Auberge de Sedona, Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa, and Amara Resort & Spa with generous daily resort credits. Grand prizes also include the popular 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, a 2008 Camry Hybrid, and two day packages for four that include a hot air balloon adventure, Pink Jeep tour, helicopter ride and a gourmet dinner. The retail value of all the prizes is $120,000.

"The Ball Drop odds are fantastic and we are even raffling off a brand new Harley Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod for five dollars a chance. Only 10,000 chances will be sold and the drawing is on September 15th. All this happens easily online by going to www.SedonaMiracle.org," says Co-Chair Jim Rappaport. "We're certain this is will be by far the biggest helicopter ball drop fundraiser to date and we are in the process of applying to The Guinness Book of Records."

Two exciting Maverick helicopter runs; each loaded with thousands of numbered golf balls will release the balls onto a four-cup green. The first ball in each of the four cups wins for a total of eight winners. Golf ball chances are easily purchased online at www.SedonaMiracle.org and winners need not be present to win.

Visit www.SedonaMiracle.org to purchase golf ball and Harley Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod chances, preview auction items, and the event schedule. Or call 877-282-5057 to purchase chances through the call center.