Who: Make-A-Wish® Southern Nevada
What: 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Walk
When: Registration 7:00 a.m., Saturday, February 2, 2013; Run begins at 9:00 a.m.
Where: Town Square Las Vegas, Stoney’s Rockin’ Country Parking lot
(Las Vegas, Nev.) January 30, 2013 – Caesar’s Foundation presents the 12th Annual “5K Run for a Wish” to benefit Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada. The walk will be held on Saturday, February 2nd at Town Square Las Vegas in the parking lot in front of Stoney’s Rockin Country.
“By sponsoring Make-A-Wish’s 12th Annual 5K Run For a Wish, Caesars Foundation is proud to bring the community together to help children and their families during trying times,” said Thom Reilly, Executive Director of Caesars Foundation. “Even if just for a few days, the pain and fear of treatments and numerous hospital visits disappear as they create wonderful memories that last a lifetime.”
The Honorable Mayor Carolyn Goodman will act as grand marshal, and KSNV News 3 and Mix 94.1 are the main media sponsors. Platinum Sponsor Allegiant will offer participants and attendees free sunscreen and a chance to win a weekend getaway to Phoenix or Reno.
“UnitedHealthcare has been a supporter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Nevada for many years,” said Don Giancursio, chief executive officer for UnitedHealthcare Nevada. “As a health and well-being company, we work every day to make a difference in our community. In addition to events such as the Run for a Wish, each year UnitedHealthcare helps Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada grant wishes to children.”
“Last year we raised over $170,000, and our goal this year is $250,000,” said Caleen Johnson, Executive Director of Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada. “All of the funds raised stay right here in southern Nevada to help make wishes come true for children with life-threatening medical conditions. We are so grateful for our many supporters and friends who make this event possible!”
For more information or to pre-register, call 702-212-WISH (9474) or go to www.runforawish.com.
Since 1980, Make-A-Wish® has given hope, strength and joy to children with life-threatening medical conditions. From our humble beginnings with one boy’s wish to be a police officer, we’ve evolved into an organization that grants a child’s wish in the U.S. every 40 minutes and has blossomed into a worldwide phenomenon reaching for than 250,000 children around the world.” For more information about Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada, visit www.snv.wish.org.