Neon and Beyond

Steph interviews Abby Quinn with Help of Southern Nevada about out upcoming Turkey Drive. JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL TURKEY DRIVE TO BENEFIT HELP OF SOUTHERN NEVADA. TOGETHER WE CAN HELP FAMILIES IN NEED IN LAS VEGAS WITH TURKEYS AND TRIMMINGS. Friday November 22nd 6a-6p @ SMITH’s Marketplace 9710 W. Skye Canyon Park Dr. LV NV 89166 Saturday November 23rd 6a-4pm @ SMITH’S Marketplace 845 E. Lake Mead PKWY Henderson NV 89015

Miracle Flights is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free air transportation to children who need help reaching specialty medical care only available far from home. The organization, founded in 1985, has provided more than 150,000 flights and typically books more than 700 flights per month on commercial airlines across the United States. To request a flight, learn more or donate, call 800-359-1711 or visit miracleflights.org. Miracle Flights, a national nonprofit based in Las Vegas that provides free air transportation to children up to age 17 who need assistance reaching medical care not available in their home communities, announces its inaugural “Wine Flights,” a holiday-themed wine walk at Downtown Summerlin on November 23. Tickets are $50 each, and sponsorships are available. Seven tasting stations will offer red, white or sparkling wine varietal options at locations throughout Downtown Summerlin marked by Miracle Flights’ giant inspirational illuminated displays – LOVE, JOY, HOPE, PEACE, SOAR, MIRACLE and I LOVE YOU. https://miracleflights.org/

Steph interviews Dan “Chow” Virchow from Sickies Garage and Christian Meza from Folds of Honor to discuss the meaning of FOLDS OF HONOR here in Las Vegas.  Plus, we celebrate Veteran's Day with FREE hamburgers to ALL VETS with an ID. Plus you can BUY A VET A BEER at SICKIES on Monday, November 11th. For more info: https://foldsofhonor.org/

Lorrin interviews Brandon Marshall/Founder and Ex. Director of Williams Marshall Cares Leadership Program, Matt Stout/Founder Charity Series of Poker, AJ Gonzales GM Hattie Marie’s Texas BBQ discussing the background and mission for WMCLP in assisting youth through athletic programs. Brandon, Matt, and AJ shared their goals for this foundation, combined efforts to maximize exposure to the foundation and increase the programs impact on young athletes. For more info: https://wmcleadership.com

Lorrin chats with Mike Bodine, the CEO of Hope For The City.  The discuss the background and mission of Hope for the City to bring relief to those in our community facing challenges with housing and food insecurities. Plus the many options for sponsoring and donating, upcoming events, volunteer programs. For more info: https://hopeforthecity.org

Steph chats with Dr. Jake Armbrust with Southwest Medical, part of Optum.  Medicare Open Enrollment is happening now through December 7.  Hear all the details.

Celebrating its 36th year, Down Syndrome Organization of Southern Nevada will kick of the holiday season with its annual “Festival of Trees and Lights Legacy of Love” gala fundraising event on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino. Always a magical tradition, the gala will honor one of DSOSN’s founding members and “Disability Icon”, Linda Smith. She has spent more than 40 years of her life serving the disability community in Nevada and throughout the U.S. In honor of Linda’s unwavering commitment, Gov. Joe Lombardo will present Smith with the inaugural “The Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Award.” The black-tie optional event starts at 5:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions hosted by celebrity auctioneer Christian Kolberg, a multi-course gourmet meal, recognition and awards, and entertainment including a special performance by DSOSN’s Dance Troupe in collaboration with Straight Up Abilities. Tickets are required. Individual gala tickets are available for $300 or $3,000 for a table of 8. Sponsorships opportunities are available starting at $2,500, and advertising opportunities begin at $300. To purchase tickets or learn more about the Festival of Trees & Lights, visit https://www.dsosn.org/festival-of-trees-and-lights.

Lorrin interview Alice Whitfield, the CEO of Hearts Alive Village Horse Rescue. Alice shared the background history and mission for HAV Horse Rescue, volunteer programs, donation information, and opportunities for tours. For more information, go to https://havhorserescue.org/

Las Vegas’ top performers hit the stage to celebrate the 14th Annual NF Hope Concert and wow the audience to raise much-needed funding to fight against the often-misunderstood disorder of neurofibromatosis. NF Hope Concert founders Jeff Leibow, of The Fourmers and of “Jersey Boys” fame, along with his wife Melody, bring back the annual event enlisting some of the city’s most celebrated entertainers to Myron’s at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, Oct. 20.  The lobby opens at 11:30 a.m. for silent auction viewing, with the entertainment portion of the afternoon beginning at 1 p.m.  Tickets start at $56.40 (including all fees) and can be purchased by calling 702-749-2000 or by visiting www.thesmithcenter.com/nfhope. For people who wish to watch the event from the comfort of home or outside of Nevada, livestream tickets are also available for the performance beginning Oct. 2.  The NF Hope Concert benefits Neurofibromatosis Network, an organization dedicated to families and individuals suffering from Neurofibromatosis (NF).   “The families battling this genetic condition are, and forever will be, the true heroes,” says Jeff Leibow. “They are the reason we’ve continued working relentlessly the last 14 years, and they, along with our daughter, are the reason we will always do everything we possibly can to make a difference.”   Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a genetic disorder of the nervous system characterized by tumors that can grow on any nerve in the body without warning. The Leibows’ young daughter, Emma, was diagnosed with this condition in 2010 when she was just nine months old.

Steph interviews TJ and William from Toys For Tots about exciting events coming to Las Vegas! https://las-vegas-nv.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/Default.aspx