Contact: Lindsey Birkel
Title: Public Relations/Marketing Coordinator
Phone: (309) 687-7423

December 3, 2003

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ROCK 96.5 AND CHILDREN’S HOME PARTNER TO BRIGHTEN THE HOLIDAYS FOR AREA CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Peoria, Ill.—With the holiday season just around the corner, Children’s Home and ROCK 96.5 will again be joining together for the 2nd Annual Auction to Benefit Children’s Home.

Beginning Monday, December 8, listeners of the station will have the opportunity to bid on dozens of items available as a part of the 2nd Annual Auction to Benefit Children’s Home. Items available for bidding include: autographed items from Lenny Kravitz, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and Matchbox 20; a Jonny Lang guitar; autographed NASCAR memorabilia; Vermont teddy bears and much more. One hundred percent of the proceeds will be used to purchase holiday presents for the children and families served by Children’s Home. The auction will take place December 8-12 on the Markley and Bones Morning Show on ROCK 96.5. Items can be viewed at www.rock965.com.

If you would like more information on this special event, please contact Lindsey Birkel at Children’s Home at (309) 687-7423. Help us make this holiday season a bright one for our children and families.