KEYS to Present 12th Annual Lend A Hand Celebrity Gala

NFL & NBA Players Kassim Osgood and Amir Johnson to host fundraisers

Knowledge Education Youth Sports, better known as KEYS, will present its 12th Annual Lend A Hand Celebrity Gala and other celebrations from August 31-September 2 in Las Vegas.

The Charity Golf Tournament will be held on Thursday, August 31, and the All-White Meet and Greet will be held on Friday, September 1. Saturday morning on September 2, the free Health & Wellness Expo will offer programs and activities.

The Lend A Hand Celebrity Gala hosted by NFL great Kassim Osgood and NBA Veteran Amir Johnson will be held on Saturday evening, Sept.2, at the Palms Casino & Resort. Athletes, actors, sports figures, entertainers, business executives, and community leaders attend this private event along with ticketed guests. The gala will include a silent auction, gourmet dinner, live DJ and band, and inspirational speakers.

Kassim is a professional football player who was a wide receiver and special teamer in the National Football League (NFL). He also played for the San Diego Chargers, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Detroit Lions. Amir is a professional basketball player who played for the Detroit Pistons, Toronto Raptors, Boston Celtics, and Philadelphia 76ers.

Its vision is to assist and educate disadvantaged and at-risk youth becoming more responsible, accountable, and capable of making healthier lifestyle choices. The athletes can give back to the community by serving as mentors, the youth, ages 7 – 17, gain motivation and knowledge on how to succeed.

The mission of KEYS is to assist and educate disadvantaged and at-risk youth to become more responsible, accountable, and capable of making healthier lifestyle choices. KEYS is recognized as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization funded by private and public donations to promote multicultural organizations building stronger partnerships and working relationships with public and private entities. KEYS is dedicated to promoting these essential areas among youth of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. For more info, visit keys702.org.

Sponsors include Las Vegas Review-Journal, Mcdonald’s, Raising Cane’s, Las Vegas Raiders, Kit Kat, 8News Now, 3News, Sam’s Club, and Swiffer. Proceeds will go to the development of KEYS Community Complex for the youth and community of Las Vegas.

For information, tickets, and sponsorship opportunities, visit keys702.org. Follow on Facebook @ KEYS702.

ABOUT KEYS
Knowledge Education Youth Sports (KEYS), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is funded by private and public donations to assist in “Education, Health, and Wellness to Sports-Minded Individuals.” The KEYS Community Complex will provide a safe and secure place for individuals of all ages. Participants will enjoy sports and excel academically with access to a study lab, after-school/summer programs featuring SAT/ACT prep classes, tutoring sessions, and college prep classes. For information, tickets, and sponsorship opportunities, visit keys702.org. Follow on Facebook @ KEYS702.