Are you ready to go "Over the Edge?" Fundraiser for Special Olympics at The Rio!

 On October 15, the Rio will host Over the Edge, a fundraising rappelling event to benefit Special Olympics Nevada.  As many as 100 people will make their way down the northwest side of the building on two ropes –  all to raise money for the charity.  Lisa Tenner, president of Tenner and Associates, Inc.  will be the FIRST to rappel down along with her husband Mark Tenner.  Joining Lisa and Mark  will be Flamingo Las Vegas headliner, Nathan Burton, UFC Champion Chuck “Iceman” Liddell, UNLV mascot Hey, Reb and many other local celebrities will support  the Special Olympics in their quest to raise as much as $100,000 from the event.

Lisa Tenner www.tennerandassoc.com considered one of the best and brightest in marketing, branding and event promotion, is returning to her roots and one of her life’s passions.  Lisa was the tri-state (Ca, Az,  Nv) chairman for Special Olymics from 1974-1983.  When she, along with Mike Sexton, Linda Johnson and Jan  Fisher founded www.pokergives.org, Special  Olympics immediately became a designated recipient of their poker community charity.

 

Participants known as  “edgers,” must raise at least $1,000 in support of the activities and programs of Special Olympics Nevada and pre-register at www.OverTheEdgeLasVegas.com to partake in this once-in-a-lifetime experience.  All funds will go directly toward  providing training opportunities, equipment, uniforms and practice venues for some 4,000 Special Olympics athletes in Nevada.

All “edgers” must be in good health, and weigh no less than 100 pounds and no more than 300 pounds.  The  rappelling will be supervised by Over the Edge, a Nova Scotia company that has organized dozens of rappelling events all over North America.

“Edgers” can solicit donations from family, friends and co-workers through Over the Edge online giving site and businesses can pool donations to fund a “Toss Your Boss” campaign.  For more information, visit www.OverTheEdgeLasVegas.com

Special Olympics Nevada:

Special Olympics Nevada is a free year round sports training and competition program for children and adults with developmental disabilities.  About 4,000 compete in 12 sports.  This gives them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendships with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community financial support comes almost exclusively from individuals, organizations, corporations and  foundations.  Find out how you can be a fan and visit:  www.SONV.org