GRAVETTE, Ark. - Sept. 3, 2020 - The Bandit Dream Giveaway brought to you by Ames Performance Engineering, a nationwide drawing sponsored by New Beginning Children's Homes, ended on July 28, 2020. Michael Ingebrigtsen, a resident of New York, is the grand-prize winner of a special 1979 Pontiac Trans Am Special Edition, which was autographed by Hollywood legend Burt Reynolds shortly before his death, plus $17,500 towards the prize taxes!
On July 4, 2020, Mr. Ingebrigtsen entered the Bandit Dream Giveaway. That donation not only benefited eight amazing charities but also landed him the winning ticket! "I enjoy helping out when I can," he said. "I know times right now are difficult but I am grateful that I have the ability to help."
On Tuesday, August 11, 2020, Mr. Ingebrigtsen received a telephone call giving him the exciting news. "When I received the phone call, I wasn't sure what to expect or which giveaway was over," he said. "It's funny because I entered multiple giveaways and I completely forgot about it. It was a nice surprise to find out that I had won and then another surprise to find out which giveaway it actually was. Whenever I tell people that I won, they are amazed and happy for me. My friends, family and even coworkers have entered some of the giveaways now as a result. I still don't think it has fully set in even when I see the car in my driveway. This car is not something I can go out and just buy. It being the Bandit, it brings back great memories. The fun of telling my kids and watching the movie together was another enjoyable moment."
Mr. Ingebrigtsen works as an electrical contractor. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family.
For the people who have yet to enter a Dream Giveaway, Mr. Ingebrigtsen had this to say, "Go for it! You have nothing to lose and you are helping out people in need. You never know you might wake up with a new car in your driveway!"
New Beginning Children's Homes (NBCH) is a 501(c)3 provider of family-style long-term residential care with a mission to provide foster children a safe and faith-centered family atmosphere where they can heal, grow, and be loved while working through difficult life issues. In addition to the funding they received, NBCH provided grants to several worthwhile charities, including Honor Flight of West Central Florida, National Guard Educational Foundation, Bright Pink, Smile Network International, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, 4KIDS, and Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries.
A Dream Giveaway spokesperson is available for press interviews. Please contact Kim Meyers (kmeyers@dggroupinc.com).
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