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Upcoming local fundraisers and charitable events

Posted at 9:00 AM, May 05, 2015
and last updated 2017-12-02 16:46:48-05

The following is a list of fundraisers in the Las Vegas valley. If you would like to submit an event to this list, send an email to webmaster@ktnv.com

FIREFIGHTERS OF SOUTHERN NEVADA BURN FOUNDATION -- NOW THROUGH DEC. 3
UFC Cutman and Clark County Firefighter, Mike Afanasiev, is hosting and bartending a 24-hour fundraising event to benefit Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation and Nurses of Southern Nevada at Three Angry Wives Irish Pub. There are food and drink specials along with chances to win Vegas Golden Knights tickets and other prizes in their raffle. There is a no cover charge to watch UFC 218 Holloway vs Aldo. They are just asking for a donation at the door. The event ends at 8 a.m. December 3.

DENNY'S NO KID HUNGRY FUNDRAISER -- NOW THROUGH DEC. 3
Guests visiting participating Denny's locations can make a $3 donation to No Kid Hungry and receive $12 worth of redeemable Denny's coupons in return. There will also be various ways to support the cause online: users visiting ‘Denny’s on Demand[order.dennys.com]’ – the brand’s new online and mobile ordering platform – will be able to make a $1 donation with any order placed, or make a donation of their choice through www.dennysnokidhungry.com. The diner will also offer an interactive donation option that will take place outside of its booths: The Grand Slamoji. Every time a user comments on the diner’s “No Kid Hungry video” on Facebook[facebook.com] using their favorite breakfast emoji combinations, Denny’s will donate $1 to the cause, up to $25,000.

NPHY HOLIDAY GIVING CAMPAIGN -- NOW THROUGH DEC. 5
The Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth is asking for gift items on the wish lists of homeless youth. Click the link above to see the list. You can drop off donations at the NPHY Drop-In Center at 4981 Shirley Street Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

NEIMAN MARCUS’ LOVE TO GIVE COLLECTION -- NOW THROUGH DEC. 25
DISCOVERY Children’s Museum will be the beneficiary of Neiman Marcus’ charitable giving this holiday season in Las Vegas. The Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation focuses on the company’s charitable giving, and each year buyers procure a special collection of products specifically offered during the holiday season – the Love To Give collection. Ten percent of sales proceeds from the Love To Give collection sold at the Fashion Show Mall location through Dec. 25 will directly benefit the Las Vegas nonprofit museum.

CRAZY HORSE III SERVES COMPLIMENTARY COCKTAIL IN SUPPORT OF KLUC-FM TOY DRIVE -- DEC. 1-9
In the spirit of the holiday season, award-winning gentlemen’s club Crazy Horse III will collect toy donations to support KLUC-FM’s 19th annual toy drive from Dec. 1 through Dec. 9.
 
Plus, Crazy Horse III will treat patrons to one free drink for a new and unwrapped toy that is priced at $15 or more. For the ten days of the toy drive, Chet Buchanan of KLUC-FM’s Chet Buchanan and the Morning Zoo will collect donations on behalf of HELP of Southern Nevada to benefit local families and hundreds of non-profit agencies.

THE GREAT SANTA RUN -- DEC. 2
Santa-clad runners from around the world will gather in Downtown Las Vegas to support Opportunity Village. The nonprofit organization supports 2,000 Southern Nevada residents with intellectual disabilities. Author and TV personality Holly Madison will serve as the Grand Marshal for the event, and runners can expect appearances by the Chippendales, Human Nature, and OV Elvi - the world's only all-Elvis dance troupe.

BANDITO LATIN KITCHEN & CANTINA RAISES MONEY FOR CLARK COUNTY FIRE DEPT -- DEC. 5
Bandito Latin Kitchen & Cantina will welcome Chef John Courtney of Carson Kitchen to host a pop-up dinner experience, 'Chefs for Flags,' on Dec. 5 from 7-9 p.m.A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Clark County Fire Department Honor Guard in order to raise funds for a new 30-foot American flag. This special dinner will be priced at $50 per person (excludes tax and gratuity), where $40 of every ticket will directly benefit the Clark County Fire Department.  The menu will feature a variety of courses created by Chef John Courtney and Bandito's Chef, Jordan Perry, paired with some of the restaurant's signature Patron-based cocktails to create a truly unique twist on #tacotuesday.

IT'S AWRAP HOLIDAY BLOCK PARTY FOR NPHY -- DEC. 9
Individuals and company teams are invited to wrap presents for homeless youth from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth Drop-In Center at 4981 Shirley Street. The festive day will include a coffee and hot chocolate bar, baked goods, a Gingerbread House contest, games, and more. Call 702-383-1332 to RSVP, or click the link above.

If you would like to submit an item for this list, please send a press release to webmaster@ktnv.com.