Epicurean Charitable Foundation Provides Scholarship Dollars to UNLV Men’s Basketball
Epicurean Charitable Foundation of Las Vegas President Shawn Ritchie presented a $100,000 check to the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) men’s basketball on Saturday, Dec. 20. This year, Foundation renewed its partnership with the UNLV Athletic Department in support of the university’s men’s basketball program for 2009. The funds will go toward providing the student-athlete of each of the 31 home games with scholarship dollars as well as other programs designated by the UNLV Athletic Department. The Foundation will donate $1,000 during every home game to the Runnin’ Rebel student-athlete of the game who best exemplifies the competitive spirit and determination in giving UNLV its best chance for victory.
In addition to the monetary donation, the Foundation’s member chefs from some of the finest restaurants in Las Vegas will once again host UNLV’s end-of-the-year banquet in March for approximately 400 people. The banquet is held for athletes and their families as well as sponsors and the athletic department.
Photo: UNLV Associate Athletics Director for Development Bill Brady is presented with a $100,000 donation check from Epicurean Charitable Foundation Las Vegas President and Paris Bally’s Vice President of Food & Beverage Shawn Ritchie and his children Daniel, Ashley and Presley on December 20, 2008. The donation will assist the men’s basketball program with scholarships and academic assistance support.
About the Epicurean Charitable Foundation Las Vegas Founded in May 2001, the Epicurean Charitable Foundation Las Vegas is comprised of more than 40 top food and beverage executives who are dedicated to making a difference in the hospitality industry and the community through support of the local education system and hospitality and culinary related organizations, charities and associations. The Foundation’s primary charitable endeavor is the establishment of annual scholarship awards for local students seeking careers in the hospitality industry. The Epicurean Charitable Foundation Las Vegas can be reached 702-932-5098 or by visiting www.ECFLV.org.
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