(EMAILWIRE.COM, April 23, 2011 ) LAS VEGAS, NV -- NBA Star Jerome Williams hosts Celebrity Friends and their Unique Cars at the 3rd annual “Rally 4 Kids: Rally for Education” Event at Town Square on Las Vegas Blvd., April 28th to May 1st. This fun filled event, is in partnership with; Interstate Plumbing and Air Conditioning, America’s Finest Rewards, South Point Casino, State of Nevada/Department of Employment and Rehabilitation, Local Television Affiliate Fox 5 “Take 5 to Care”, City of Las Vegas, and the City of Henderson.
Celebrity attendees include: former NBA players Michael Brown, Tracy Murray, Ed OÂ’Bannon, former NFL player Anthony Simmons and Toronto Raptors player Demar Derozan and Amir Johnson.
This yearÂ’s Rally 4 Kids events include: Rally Awards Banquet, Movie on the Lawn Night featuring the much talked about film, Waiting for Superman, Rally down the Strip, Car Show, Educational Fair, Parenting Fair, ChildrenÂ’s Carnival and the much anticipated Cannon Ball Rally.
The 2011 schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
KICK OFF – THE GAME
Team JYD vs. Clark County Cops
JYD and his NBA friends will take on “Nevada’s Finest” in a Basketball game that will benefit The Injured Officer’s Fund and The JYD Project.
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: Henderson Intl. School 1165 Sandy Ridge Ave. Henderson, NV
Friday, April 29, 2011
Red Carpet Movie Night – PRESS CONFERENCE
“Waiting for Superman” Movie on the Lawn, Town Square.
Time: 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Where: On the Lawn in Town Square 6551 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Rally Down The Strip
Starts at Blue Martini - Calling All Educators! Jerome “JYD” Williams and his “Pit Crew” invite you to join them as they “Rally” in busses Down the Famous Las Vegas Strip. Followed by educational supporters and car show participants.
Time: 10:00am – 12:30pm
Where: The Blue Martini Town Square 6551 S. Las Vegas Blvd. #B-214 Las Vegas, NV 89119
Sunday, May 1, 2011
College Fair and Car Show
The Pubic is invited to enter their car as an Exhibit - Registration: $25
Representatives and educators from various colleges will be onsite.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Front parking lot of Town Square at Las Vegas blvd. & Sunset. 6551 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas
Admission is free to general public
Keys to Educational Success Rally
Sunday, May 1, 2011
ROAD TRIP
Cars will cruise the parking Lot. All participating rally drivers must agree and comply to raise the minimum $1,000 to participate.
Time: 11:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Where: Town Square 6551 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas
The community can support this fundraiser by dining at participating restaurants:
Wednesday, April 27
Time: 11:00 a.m – 9:00 p.m
California Pizza Kitchen
Monday, April 24 – May 1
Panda Express
Partial Proceeds are donated to JYD for the dates above.
Coupons must be redeemed at www.jydproject.com prior to visiting these participating restaurants.
Proceeds from the 3rd ANNUAL RALLY FOR KIDS event will benefit the following organizations: Education for the Youth, Project 5000, Las Vegas Rescue Mission Shelter of Hope, Boys and Girls Club of Southern Nevada, After School All-stars
For more information contact: Seaquett Williams, Executive Director, JYD Project. To learn more about the JYD Project please visit online at www.jydproject.com.
If you plan on sending a camera or for interviews please contact Jo Cato at jo@jocato.com or 702 743-7087
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About the JYD Project -- The JYD P.R.O.J.E.C.T is a community based initiative that combines community service projects with celebrity appeal. The JYD Project uses various initiatives to unite communities. From building renovations, park clean-ups, and community programs, the P.R.O.J.E.C.T uses a diverse board including local government, businessman and community leaders that initiate cooperative community efforts.
