INDIANAPOLIS, IN (Apr 24, 2025) – Lucas Oil is proud to announce its expanded partnership with Wheeler Mission as a co-presenting sponsor for the 2025 Drumstick Dash, one of the nation’s largest Thanksgiving Day run/walk events. The annual event brings together over 15,000 participants and 100% of the proceeds directly support Wheeler Mission’s services, which includes serving meals and providing shelter and resources to individuals experiencing homelessness in Central and South Central Indiana.
“Our involvement with Wheeler Mission has been incredibly meaningful, and stepping up as a co-presenting sponsor of the Drumstick Dash is an opportunity to deepen that commitment,” said Morgan Lucas, CEO of Lucas Oil and Wheeler Mission Board Member. “This event has become such a big part of our culture and one of our favorite partnerships. Our team takes incredible pride in supporting an organization that provides life-changing services to those in need all around us.”
Lucas Oil has been a supporter of Wheeler Mission since 2022, contributing both financially and through hands-on volunteer efforts. Employees and their families not only participate in the Drumstick Dash each year, but they also dedicate their time packing sack lunches and serving meals at Wheeler Mission’s Center for Women and Children, Men’s Residential Shelter, and Shelter for Men.
“On any given night, more than 1,700 people in Indianapolis find themselves experiencing homelessness – that’s why supporting Wheeler Mission is so important,” added Katie Lucas, President of Lucas Oil. “Their faith-based approach not only offers essential services but also spiritual guidance as well and that can have a transformative impact on a person’s life. At Lucas Oil, we believe in using our platform to make a real difference, and supporting Wheeler Mission allows us to do just that.”
Lucas Oil joins long-time Drumstick Dash Presenting Sponsor, Huntington Bank in this novel Co-Presenting Sponsor role.
“With a focus on strengthening the communities we serve, Huntington Bank is proud to continue our commitment to helping people experiencing homelessness through our sponsorship of the Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash,” said Scott Ransburg, Market President of Huntington Bank. “We’re especially excited to welcome Lucas Oil as our co-presenting sponsor for this impactful event — this kind of community collaboration is exactly what’s needed to ensure that people in our community are supported. We believe that our partnership with Wheeler Mission is critical to making sure every person experiencing homelessness receives the care they deserve.”
“Wheeler Mission is proud to partner with Lucas Oil, and we’re especially excited about this new and creative co-presenting sponsorship,” said Brian Crispin, Wheeler Mission Chief Marketing and Communications Officer. “Collaborations like this are exactly what our community needs to ensure that every person experiencing homelessness receives the help they so urgently need.”
The 2025 Drumstick Dash will take place on Thanksgiving Day in Broad Ripple. Participants can register and learn more about the event at DrumstickDash.org. To learn more about Wheeler Mission’s impact and how to get involved, visit Wheelermission.org.
