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24-Hour Talk Show on ESPN Radio 1100 a success for The Caring Place
Source: ESPN Radio 1100
Jul 29, 2009 - 5:56:30 PM

  LAS VEGAS – July 29, 2009 – The fourth annual “24-Hour Talk Show” Radiothon and cocktail party benefitting The Caring Place surpassed its goal, raising more than $250,000. The success of the event is thanks in large part to Dana White and the UFC organization and fighters. Bidding for amazing UFC packages is still available at www.WeAreLV.com.

“We’re amazed and so grateful of everyone who came together and supported The Caring Place this past week,” said Connie Bernstein, co-founder and chair of The Caring Place. “I cannot thank The Palms, ESPN Radio 1100, Lotus Broadcasting and UFC enough for all they have done and continue to do for us.”

In addition to being honored as Sportsman of the Year, UFC President Dana White co-hosted an hour of the radiothon as well as rallied his fighters to do the same. The organization also donated several auction items, many of which are still available for bidding through the end of the week via the www.WeAreLV.com Web site:

Watch a private Ultimate Fighter fight with Dana White:

· Sit ringside with UFC President Dana White for a taping of an Ultimate Fighter fight at the Ultimate Fighter Gym.

· These fights are closed to thepublic so this is avery exclusiveopportunity to see fights for the reality show.

· Get a personal tour from Dana White of the UFC gym.

· Hotel and travel accommodations included.

· Winner must be from U.S.*

Be Part of your favorite fighter’s Camp:

· Stand on stage for a North American-based UFC Pay-Per-View event weigh-in of choice.

· Be present in locker room for warm-up of favorite fighter prior to a fight.

· Walk out to the octagon as part of the fighter’s entourage and sit in the fighter’s corner during the fight.

· Hotel and travel accommodations included.

· Winner must be from the U.S.*

Two front row seats to a Pay-Per-View event:

· Win two front row tickets to a North American-based UFC Pay-Per-View event of his/her choice.

· Hotel and travel accommodations included.

· Winner must be from the U.S.*

Bidding is open through Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, at 11:30 a.m. PST.

About The Caring Place

The Caring Place, located at 4425 S. Jones Blvd, is a 501 © 3 non-profit organization that provides free services for the mind, body and spirit of those touched by cancer. Founded by Connie Bernstein and Dr. Mary Ann Allison, The Caring Place services include a variety of healing arts such as meditation, yoga, reiki and therapeutic massage. There are also support groups led by qualified and experienced facilitators; nutritional experts to provide dietary planning and consultation; and a resource library, with materials about all aspects of cancer. For more information, go to www.thecaringplacenv.org.

About ESPN Radio 1100

ESPN Radio 1100 is Las Vegas’ station for sports and the official affiliate of UNLV football and basketball; the NBA Playoffs, Finals and Lakers basketball; NFL Playoffs, Superbowl and San Diego Chargers football; and MLB Playoffs, World Series and the Yankees basketball. ESPN Radio 1100 offers ESPN Radio network programming, featuring the top names in the sports talk business. Mike Golic & Mike Greenberg and Colin Cowherd keep listeners up to the minute in the world of sports each weekday morning. Weekday afternoons brings in the local flavor with Cofield & Cokin from noon to 3 p.m. and Mitch Moss & Seat Williams for Afternoon Gridlock from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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