Best Buddies Nevada Super Hero Ball

BEST BUDDIES NEVADA ANNOUNCES SUPER HERO BALL
HONORING OPPORTUNITY VILLAGE’S LINDA SMITH
Gala will be held November 20^th inside the Champagne Ballroom at Paris Las Vegas

WHAT:              Best Buddies Nevada is hosting its inaugural fundraising gala to raise money and awareness for its movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

                        The year’s Super Hero Ball honors one of Las Vegas’ own Super Heroes, Opportunity Village’s Linda Smith, who has dedicated her life to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 

Through the generosity of Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. and its desire to create a caring, giving and united community, as well as many other amazing Best Buddies supporters, all proceeds raised from this evening’s experience will directly benefit Best Buddies Nevada in its effort to end social isolation for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

WHEN:             Saturday, November 20^th at 6:30pm

WHERE:           The Champagne Ballroom inside Paris Las Vegas

TICKETS:         All tickets are $250 and include a served dinner and refreshments.  Tickets can be purchased at www.bestbuddiesnevada.org or by calling the Best Buddies Nevada state office at 702-882-BBNV (2286). 

About Best Buddies International

Founded in 1989 by Anthony Kennedy Shriver, Best Buddies is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The international organization that has grown from one original chapter to more than 1,400 college, high school and middle school campuses across the world. Best Buddies programs engage participants in each of the 50 United States. We have accredited international programs on six continents with additional country programs under active development. Our six formal programs – Best Buddies Citizens, Colleges, e-Buddies®, High Schools, Jobs and Middle Schools – will positively impact more than 400,000 individuals this year. Best Buddies also is systematically implementing our 2010 initiative that will witness the organization's continued significant growth, both domestically and overseas. Best Buddies volunteers annually contribute services to the community that equate to more than $70 million USD. To learn more about Best Buddies Nevada contact Jason Smith at 702-882-BBNV (2286) or visit www.bestbuddies.org.