23 October 2009
INDIANAPOLIS GP HELMET AUCTION WINNER RECEIVES HELMET AT SPECIAL PRESENTATION
At Nicky Hayden's first Indianapolis race aboard a Ducati, Nicky unveiled this special helmet to celebrate what would be a historic moment. With his home crowd cheering him on, Nicky took his first podium of the year and his first podium while riding for Ducati.
The entire race weekend saw crowds cheering for Hayden at every turn. After the race Ducati North America and Nicky offered the helmet he wore during the race to help the Make-A-Wish foundation enrich the lives of children during their greatest moments of need. The hand painted helmet was signed by Nicky and comes with a letter of authenticity from Starline Designers.
"I was really proud of how the helmet turned out for Indy and the vibe that it got," said Nicky. "It was truly a very special helmet and it was an honor to wear. I know how lucky I am and feel that it's my duty to try to give something back when possible. What better way than by helping make kids dreams come true. It’s great to be part of Make A Wish. I've been a part of their team for 5 years and have done some neat things which always puts smiles on faces!"
Ducati North America, Nicky Hayden and the Make-A-Wish Foundation would like to congratulate Sam Henderson, the charity auction winner of the helmet that Nicky wore en route to his podium finish at the Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix.
Sam and his daughters Hailey and Lacey and family friend Jasmine were presented the one-off helmet along with a few other special items by Ducati North America CEO Michael Lock at Bob Lunsford's Northwest Ducati in Houston,TX. An avid Ducatisti and supporter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Sam was also the winner of several unobtainium MotoGP auction items at the Indianapolis Grand Prix.
"The girls and I really enjoyed our evening! The Bayliss/Fabrizio autographed picture frame was unexpected and very much appreciated. I must also say I really thought the "Thank You" card signed by all the Ducati North America staff meant a lot. I'm happy to know the entire Ducati staff is behind the fabulous work being done by the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Please let the entire staff know I was really, really touched by their card - I plan to frame it and hang it on my wall!"
Ducati North America has held Make-A-Wish auctions at each of this year's MotoGP Ducati Islands. Including the Indianapolis helmet e-bay auction, over $29,000 has been raised to date with all proceeds going directly to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
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