All monies raised are used solely for patients and caregivers living in the state of Nevada. To "dunk" one of the participants, the cost is $10 per attempt, $3 attempts for $20 or five attempts and a guaranteed dunk for $100.īENEFIT: All proceeds go to ALS of Nevada. WHERE: Pinocchio's Bar & Grill parking lot, 5995 S. WHAT: Ultimate Ice Bucket Challenge Dunk Tank For other nonprofit executive directors to spend a couple hours raising money for another nonprofit, that says a lot. "When they called me and told me about his event, I was just like, 'Wow.' To me, that really shows how much Nevadans care about Nevada. "I think it's absolutely amazing," she said. "As leaders in the community, we wanted to find a fun way to show our support of the cause and most importantly continue the momentum to raise funds for ALS of Nevada."Īpril Mastroluca, the executive director of ALS of Nevada, said the support for the organization has been overwhelming.
"The Ice Bucket Challenge has brought an overwhelming amount of exposure to this debilitating disease," he said. "I think it will be really fun."ĭuque said the local groups brainstormed the idea with Cashell as a chance to help the ALS program in the state. "It's really cool to be a part of it, and I hope we have a good turnout," said Di Loreto, who joked she'll be wearing a wetsuit and goggles. "It's charities for charity," Marini said.
Mary Beth Sewald - board member, National Championship Air Races.Chris Hoff - executive director, Barracuda Championship.JP and Barbara Pinocchio - founders, Moms on The Run.Jennifer Mannix - marketing director, Artown.Mike Wurm - executive director, Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows.Tony Marini - executive director, Hot August Nights.
Steve Duque - executive director, Reno Rodeo Association.Teresa Di Loreto - executive director, Nevada Military Support Alliance.Pete Copeland - executive director, Great Reno Balloon Race.26).Ĭashell is calling on some of the city's special events, nonprofits and civic leaders to help with the fundraiser for ALS Nevada. View Gallery: Ultimate Ice Bucket ChallengeĪs of Tuesday, the ALS Association has received $88.5 million in donations compared to $2.6 million during the same time period last year (July 29 to Aug.
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