The Ripple Foundation

09/05/2025

Ripple Motor Show - 2025 | Proclaimation of Chris Ripple Day & Endowment of the CDR Tool Scholarship at Richland Community College
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Couldn’t have asked for a better way to cap off our endevors with RMS. Thank you to Senator Doris Turner and all those that attended our final show, pushing the needle to help us reach our goal.

Thats a wrap, for now.

09/05/2025

The CDR Tool Scholarship is now endowed!
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Because of your support, Chris’s passion will continue fueling students’ futures for generations to come.

“We are honored to be able to push our scholarship to endowment, ensuring my dad’s love of the automotive industry and serving heart live on through the students impacted by its assistance,” said Wade Ripple, President of the Ripple Foundation.

Today, The Ripple Foundation is cementing the legacy of Christopher David Ripple through fully endowing their scholarship for automotive students at Richland Community College. Read more: www.richland.edu/ripple-foundation-endows-scholarship-for-richland-community-college-automotive-students/

02/20/2025

We are thrilled to announce that our Board President, Wade Ripple, has earned his Certificate in Fund Raising Management!

Over the last two years, Wade has participated in a four-course program covering:

- Principles & Techniques of Fundraising
- Developing Major Gifts
- Developing Annual Sustainability
- Planned Giving: Getting the Proper Start

A huge thank you to the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation for their generous support in providing this opportunity, and Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy for leading this impactful program in our community.

08/04/2024

Ripple Motor Show - 2024 | Van Donation | 2003 Chevy Venture
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Driving change in local lives, one van at a time!

📸: Kabs MMA Photography

07/29/2024

Ripple Motor Show 2024 is THIS SATURDAY, August 3rd!
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Join us for an unforgettable day on the Decatur Airport Runway. We hope to see you there!

07/18/2024

We need your help!
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Ripple Motor Show - 2024 is a little over two weeks away and we could use some assistance staffing our event. If you are interested in volunteering at this year's show, please fill out the form below.

We appreciate your interest in helping out with this year's show! Please select an area of interest and fill out the form below.

07/12/2024

Wings and Wheels is excited to welcome the Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker on August 3 & 4! This aircraft will be part of the static plane show.
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Purchase your $5 ticket today at decatur-parks.org!

06/22/2024

Be a part of the Car Show at Wings & Wheels on August 3!
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Thank you to the Ripple Foundation for coordinating the car show!

06/21/2024