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The Horizon Academy BAYOU BASH 2012 was this weekend Saturday, February 4, 2012, at the Starlight Theatre in Kansas City, Mo.

We were excited to join them for their 8th annual event to help them raise $125,000 for scholarships and programs for students with learning disabilities!

Qtego was able to premier a brand-new feature for the Fund-A-Need. Working in conjunction with the Tanna Guthrie, the night’s live benefit auctioneer, guest were able to raise their paddles as she asked them to make pledges for the school. The donors were able to see their names displayed on the big media screen with the running totals for the night. The new feature made for an exciting way to raise more funds. Guest were encouraged to continue to give after Tanna was done on stage by texting their donations from their phones.

Horizon Academy included the below reminder message before the event.

**DON’T FORGET TO BRING A CHARGED CELL PHONE
TO PARTICIPATE IN QTEGO TECHNOLOGY TEXT BIDDING.**
You only need a phone with text capability (it doesn’t have to be a Smartphone).
If you’re not a “texter”– No worries! We’ll have volunteers with iPads to help you bid!

Thanks Horizon for including us in on all the fun!

What is Lend a Helping Glove?
The Indianapolis Indians are celebrating 125 years of professional baseball in Indianapolis. As part of the celebration, they are lending a helping glove to local charities. Lend a Helping Glove is a contest designed to raise awareness for worthy causes in their community. As part of the program, they have partnered with with five charities to place custom painted fiberglass baseball gloves in the Indy area.  The Indians have chosen Qtego to provide the vote texting platform for people to vote. Continue reading

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Indianapolis Indians choose Qtego as official text and auction provider

Fans of the Indianapolis Indians can experience new ways to connect at Victory Field with in-field and out-of-park promotions by using their cell phones. Specifically, fans will be able to text for more information, join prize giveaways and participate in auctions all powered by Qtego Marketing Solutions, Inc.
The new connectivity is the result of a partnership with the Indianapolis Indians. Qtego, an Indianapolis-based company powers some of the largest galas and silent auctions using its patent- pending technology, allowing the user to place bids, be notified when outbid and check the status of their item, all while using mobile text messages.
“Qtego has made quite an impression within the silent auction community for being the best at providing cutting-edge technology and knowledgeable service in an easy to use platform,” said Joel Zawacki, director of corporate partnerships for the Indianapolis Indians. “We feel assured knowing that Qtego serves as our official text and auction provider.”
Last month, Qtego aided in the pink jersey silent auction that raised more than $3,000 for the Community Health Network Foundation, Breast Cancer Fund. Click here for video
“With over 200 bids placed using our cell phone bidding technology, all 30 jerseys were won,” said Brad Benge, co-founder of Qtego. “We hope to bring extra entertainment value to each game, while also raising money for local charities.”
Qtego will use their auction technology in the upcoming camouflage jersey silent auction during the June 25 home game at Victory Field starting at 7:05 p.m. Visitors will be able to view and bid on the jerseys, as the Indians sport the auction items on-field. Proceeds will benefit the National Guard Relief Fund.
Additionally, Qtego will assist the Indians with the Lend a Helping Glove program. Five, large, decorated baseball gloves are on display throughout the Indianapolis community, allowing supporters to use Qtego’s technology to vote on their favorite design. The non-profit receiving the most votes will receive a donation on behalf of the Indianapolis Indians.
For more information about Qtego and its services, visit QtegoAuction.com or view posts on the Qtego Twitter Page at Twitter.com/Qtego.

10th annual PEYBACK CLASSIC held on August 21, 2009 utilized QTEGO’s donation technology . Qtego’s technology enabled Peyton Manning’s foundation to receive donations by phone or text. All you have to do is pick up your phone and text PBF to 86132 or dial toll free to 877.739.8660 to access a fully automated donation line and help change the life of a disadvantaged young person. “The PeyBack Foundation is very excited about partnering with Qtego to make donating easy”… Elizabeth Ellis, Executive Director of the foundation.

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