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For Immediate Release
December 2, 2011
NEVADA BLIND CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION ELECTS NEW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BOARD MEMBERS, SELECTS DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
LAS VEGAS – November 9, 2011 –Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation (NBCF) proudly announces the recent selection of new Executive Committee members for the Board of Directors and the addition of a Director of Development.
Robert Anderson, Esq., replaces Kevin Spilsbury as the new president of the board. A partner with the law firm Holland & Hart, Mr. Anderson joined the NBCF board in early 2011.
Fran Mansfield, Executive Director HRIT with MGM Resorts International, retains her position of Vice President. Ms. Mansfield has been a member of the board since 2010.
Replacing Leslie Jones as Secretary is Kelley Jones, CEO of Trust3 Hospitality. Mr. Jones has been a board member since 2010.
Ty Anderson, a Certified Public Accountant with Swarts & Swarts, maintains the Treasurer position, one he has held for four years.
Along with the changes to the board comes the addition of a new staff position. Leslie Jones, former secretary of the board, has been appointed as the new Director of Development. Mrs. Jones will be responsible for executing the Foundation’s annual fundraising plan.
For Immediate Release
November 2, 2o11
THREE NEW MEMBERS ADDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
NEVADA BLIND CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION
LAS VEGAS – November 2, 2011 –The Board of Directors of Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation (NBCF) has expanded with the addition of three new members.
James Cohill was the first of the new members to join the board, beginning his term in August. Mr. Cohill recently moved to Las Vegas from San Francisco to take on the role of Regional Vice President West of UMR.
Also joining the board is Virginia Valentine, currently serving as president of Nevada Resort Association (NRA). Prior to her position with the NRA, Mrs. Valentine was the Clark County Manager.
The most recent addition to the board is Linda Rheinberger who is the owner of Broker One Source Realty and Management. Highly involved in the Las Vegas community, Mrs. Rheinberger is the president of the Nevada Association of Realtors, and is an active member of the National Association of Realtors, Women’s Council of Realtors, Certified Residential Specialists, and National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals.
For Immediate Release
September 25, 2011Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation hosts Beeper Baseball game for blind
and visually-impaired children at Miracle League Field
What: Beeper Baseball game, a revised version of regular baseball, complete with two beeping bases, and a “T-ball” set-up with a beeping ball
Where: Miracle League Field, 101 South Rancho Drive
Why: A chance for blind and visually-impaired children to play a sport that, until now, has been difficult to revise for children with visual impairments
Who: Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation, a privately-funded non-profit organization dedicated to providing information and services that enable families, healthcare professionals, and the community to understand and meet the unique needs of infants and children who are blind or visually impaired.
When: Saturday, October 15 from 3-5 p.m.
Visual camera opportunities include:
- Clients of Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation going head-to-head against a blindfolded team of peers and friends
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For Immediate Release September 1, 2011THIRD ANNUAL WHITE CANE DAY WINE TASTING FUNDRAISER CELEBRATES BLIND CHILDREN’ SYMBOL OF INDEPENDENCE, RAISES MONEY FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Wine, hors d’oeuvres, and raffle prizes featured at annual event
LAS VEGAS – The third annual White Cane Day Wine Tasting event, benefiting Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation (NBCF), will be held on Thursday, October 20, to raise funds for educational programs for blind and visually impaired children in Las Vegas. Hosted at Cili Restaurant at Bali Hai Golf Course from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., this annual event will feature wines provided by Southern Wine & Spirits, LLC., explained by master sommeliers led by Jay James. Hors d’oeuvres designed to enhance each wine will be created by Cili Executive Chef Stan Carroll. Entrance to the event is $80 per person and reservations can be made by emailing info@nvblindchildren.org. Additional information can be found by calling (702) 735-6223 or visiting www.nvblindchildren.org.
The event commemorates White Cane Safety Day, a national day of observance held every year on October 15 since its inception in 1964, to celebrate the achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired.
“The white cane represents a tool of independence, making it easier for blind and visually impaired children to further explore their world,” explains Lori Moroz-White, NBCF’s Executive Director. “We want to continue to promote self-reliance and confidence in the children we work with.”
Since the inaugural event in 2009, the White Cane Day Wine Tasting helps to raise money needed to provide educational services such as Braille tutoring, blind-specific technology assistance, and other programs that directly benefit the blind and visually impaired children and their families living in the Las Vegas area.
“With no school for the blind in the state of Nevada, NBCF provides the educational support these children need, and offers a support base for their parents,” explains NBCF Director of Operations Linda Maneen. “Raising funds through events like the White Cane Day Wine Tasting help ensure that each blind child’s educational future is secure.”
About Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation
Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation serves as a guide through the uncertainty of children’s visual impairments by providing information and services that enable families to understand and meet the unique needs of infants and children who are visually impaired. All of the programs and services offered by NBCF are free of charge. For more information, please call (702) 735-6223 or visit www.nvblindchildren.org.
For Immediate Release
July 19, 2011
DISCOVERY DAY CAMP AT NEVADA BLIND CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION OFFERS VISUALLY IMPAIRED CHILDREN AN OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND SUMMER CAMP
Four-day camp combines fun and education with practical skills
LAS VEGAS – July 19, 2011 – Blind and visually impaired children can now participate in summer camp like their sighted peers with “Discovery Day Camp” at Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation (NBCF). Hosted at the Foundation (3811 W. Charleston Blvd., Ste. 208), “Discovery Day Camp” runs Monday, July 25 – Thursday, July 28, 2011 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. The camp is free of charge.
“Children with visual impairments often don’t have options when it comes to summer camps,” explains NBCF Director of Operations Linda Maneen. “They can’t just go to the YMCA or sleep-away camp to join in the fun with other kids. There has to be activities that are designed specifically for them.”
Recognizing that many of the blind and visually impaired children that NBCF serves during the school year are not able to join their sighted peers at a regular camp, “Discovery Day Camp” was born. This four-day camp offers children with visual impairments the chance to interact with other blind children their age and learn practical skills in an environment that encourages independence, wholesome activity and education.
“We believe in helping our blind and visually impaired children develop confidence and skills by combining fun and education into one experience,” explains Lori Moroz-White, NBCF’s Executive Director. “Even playing Braille Twister gets our kids moving around and recalling Braille alphabet letters, all in one fun activity.”
Some of the Summer Day Camp activities scheduled include:
- Goalball at Opportunity Village (a blind specific Paralympics sport)
- Yoga with Aileen Epstein-Ignadiou internationally Certified Yoga Instructor
- Pottery wheel with art therapist Valerie McKenzie
- Showdown a blind persons version of table tennis
About Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation
Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation serves as a guide through the uncertainty of children’s visual impairments by providing information and services that enable families to understand and meet the unique needs of infants and children who are visually impaired. All of the programs and services offered by NBCF are free of charge. For more information, please visit www.nvblindchildren.org.
For Immediate Release
July 14, 2011
NEVADA BLIND CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH REGAL CINEMAS AT RED ROCK CASINO TO PROVIDE DESCRIPTIVE VIDEO SERVICE FOR UPCOMING HARRY POTTER SEQUEL
“Movie-Night” outing for blind and visually impaired children planned to celebrate
What: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 will be offered in Descriptive Video (DV) for blind and visually impaired children, allowing them the same chance to “view” the summer’s most-anticipated blockbuster as their sighted peers. Previously offered in all movie theatres in Las Vegas, DV was canceled in 2009 because of technology changes. Over the past two years, Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation has been working closely with Regal Cinemas to bring descriptive video technology for movies back to the valley. Regal Cinemas at Red Rock Casino will be the first theatre in Las Vegas to offer DV* service once again, starting with the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2.
*For additional information about DV services, please visit http://www.nvblindchildren.org/tag/descriptive-audio-movie/
Who: Blind and visually impaired children (very excited Harry Potter fans!), parents and executives from Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation
When: Friday, July 15 at 3:30 p.m.
Where: Regal Cinemas at Red Rock Stadium 16
11011 West Charleston Blvd.
Media Contact: Leslie Jones – (702) 575-9880
For Immediate Release
June 10, 2011
NEVADA BLIND CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION RECEIVES FREE TICKETS TO
PAUL MCCARTNEY’S ‘UP AND COMING’ TOUR
Ticket donation offered to valley blind and visually impaired children
For Immediate Release
LAS VEGAS – June 10, 2011 – A generous donation from Sir Paul McCartney afforded local blind and visually impaired children an opportunity to experience the legendary musician live in concert during his June 10 stop in Las Vegas on his ‘Up and Coming’ tour.
Sponsored by Sir Paul McCartney, forty seats for the sold-out show at the MGM Grand Garden Arena were given to Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation (NBCF), as well as special parking spots for the companions of blind and visually impaired children ranging in age from five – 25. The tour director met the group at the entrance to the arena and provided an escort to the specially-reserved seats.
“Everyone involved with the entire experience was so accommodating for our group,” explained NBCF Executive Director Lori Moroz-White. “We were even told beforehand that explosions would occur during the “Live and Let Die” song, so we could warn the kids. That kind of thoughtfulness means a lot of a group like ours.”
The Paul McCartney concert is just one of the many experiences that NBCF seeks to provide for blind and visually impaired children. The Foundation hosts blind-specific events throughout the year that expose children with visual impairments to adaptive activities like baseball, yoga, bicycling, and Easter egg hunts.
For Immediate Release
April 19, 2011
NEVADA BLIND CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION ANNUAL LADYBUG BALL TO BE HELD
AT BELLAGIO RESORT & CASINO SATURDAY, MAY 14
LAS VEGAS – In an effort to continue providing services to the families of blind and visually impaired children in Las Vegas, Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation (NBCF) will host the Ladybug Ball at Bellagio Resort & Casino on Saturday, May 14 at 6 p.m. Co-hosted by Kim and Dana Wagner from KSNV News 3’s “Wake Up with the Wagners,” the annual fundraising event will raise critical funds needed to support programs offered by Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation to Las Vegas-area blind and visually impaired children.
Individual tickets priced at $200 and tables of 10 are $2,000. Exclusive sponsorship opportunities are also available. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.nvblindchildren.org or call Linda Maneen at (702) 735-6223.
“What a joy it is to have the ability to educate and assist children who are blind and visually impaired,” said Linda Maneen, director of operations of Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation. “Ladybug Ball provides our Foundation with the necessary resources to carry out plans and initiatives that are so important to the fundamental growth of each child that walks through our doors.”
Held in the Bellagio Ballroom, the evening will begin as guests experience an exquisite cocktail reception and silent auction that includes more than 100 luxury items and packages. Kellie Wright and her All Star Swing Band will keep the energy alive throughout the program as renowned chefs Martin Heierling of Sensi at Bellagio, Rick Moonen of RM seafood at Mandalay Bay and Megan Romano of Aureole at Mandalay Bay prepare a multi-course gourmet dinner.
Event sponsors and partners include Epicurean Charitable Foundation, United Healthcare, UMR, Mercer, Resort Gaming Group, Barrick Gold of North America, Shepherd Eye Center, Enwisen, Southern Wine & Spirits, Wendoh Media, and Wynn Resorts. Proceeds from the Ladybug Ball will benefit services provided by NBCF and directly enhance the lives of children who are blind or visually impaired.
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Media Contact:
Leslie Jones
702-575-9880
