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Updates from Utah Gov - Organizations

Friday, November 4, 2016 - 10:00am

OPERATION UNDERGROUND RAILROAD HOLDS THIRD ANNUAL GALA SPONSORED BY J. WILLARD AND ALICE S. MARRIOTT FOUNDATION

  Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes To Be Honored For Contribution To Anti-Trafficking

 

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH–  On Saturday Operation Underground Railroad will hold their third annual "Share Our Light" gala sponsored by the  J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation. The gala will benefit Operation Underground Railroad and help fund future missions to save children from human trafficking. The Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes will be honored for his contribution to anti-trafficking. Musical guest for the evening will be Lexi Walker and KSL News anchor Kevin Eubank will be the emcee. In the past two and a half years in existence, Operation Underground Railroad has rescued 549 victims and assisted in the arrests of more than 243 traffickers around the world. 

“We are thrilled to be holding our 3rd Annual Gala here in the great state of Utah. The O.U.R. Gala’s are held in a different state every year, but Utah has always been such a great supporter of our organization and cause. We can’t wait to share this evening with everyone attending, " said Founder and CEO of O.U.R. Tim Ballard

WHO: Operation Underground Railroad, O.U.R. Founder and CEO Tim Ballard J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation, Committee Chair Heidi Miller, 

WHAT: Annual Gala to benefit Operation Underground Railroad who rescue children from human trafficking. 

WHEN: November 5th, Doors open at 6:30pm MST, Live Auction at 7:00pm MST

WHERE: Salt Lake City Marriott Center, 220 State Street, Salt Lake City, Utah

SPECIAL GUESTS: Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes, Musical performance by Lexi Walker, KSL News Anchor Kevin Eubank

*A red carpet event will be open to media from 6-7:00pm MST, please register with Brielle at brielle@javelindc.com

About Operation Underground Railroad: O.U.R. is a non-profit organization that rescues children from slavery. O.U.R. rescue teams are comprised of highly skilled ex-Navy SEALs, Special Forces, CIA and other operatives. O.U.R.'s work has gained international media coverage ​on CBS Evening NewsABC Nightly News,  Fox News Sunday, ​PBS Religion and EthicsThe Washington Post, and The Blaze among others. 

Our 2016 Fall Fund Drive is underway. Here are 5 reasons to donate:

 

1. Change a Life
Special Olympics Utah helps encourage healthy living, confidence and self-esteem for nearly 2,000 individuals with intellectual disabilities in Utah. Your donation goes towards making Special Olympics a life-changing experience for athletes and their families.

 

2. Support Innovative Programs

Our program like Athletes Leadership, Healthy Athletes and Young Athletes expands our reach to increase health, activity and inclusion for athletes ages 2 - 102. Your donation will help us grow these ground-breaking programs throughout the state of Utah.

 

3. Bring People Together
By partnering athletes with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team, Special Olympics Utah is bringing people together. Your donation will bring the joy of Unified Sports to community, high school, college and even our new RSL Unified Soccer teams.

 

4. Be Part of Something Bigger
With sports at its core, Special Olympics is the world's largest movement dedicated to promoting respect, acceptance, inclusion and human dignity for people with intellectual disabilities. Your donation with help us transform our Utah communities.

 

5. Feel Good

By donating to Special Olympics Utah, you can feel confident 100% of your donation will stay directly in Utah to benefit our local athletes. Your donation will help Special Olympics Utah continue to bring quality programs in 2017 and reach more athletes.

Thank you for your consideration and support.

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Representative Mia Love and Senator Mike Lee Election Night Victory Party
 
MURRAY, UT (November 3, 2016) -The Mia Love for Congress and Mike Lee for Senate campaigns will hold an election night victory party on November 8th at Noah’s event center in South Jordan. The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. Any media inquiries regarding equipment needs may be directed at Keenan Nuehring at (435) 363-5419 or keenan@love4utah.com.
 
Representative Love will be available for interviews immediately following her address to event attendees.
 
EVENT DETAILS: 
 
WHO: Any friends of the Mia Love and Mike Lee campaigns and other interested parties.  
WHAT: Mia Love for Congress and Mike Lee for Senate Election Night Victory Party
WHERE: NOAH’S Event Venue 322 11000 S, South Jordan, UT 84095
WHEN: Tuesday, November 08, 2016 – 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
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JCPenney Honors Veteran’s Day With Military Discount

 

  • In honor of Veteran’s Day JCPenney will offer a 5 percent discount from Nov. 10-13 to current and former military personnel and their immediate family members with valid military or VA identification provided in-store. 

 

  • The discount can be combined with additional coupons and special offers including a $10 off $25 coupon with any form of payment or 20 percent off coupon when paying with a JCPenney credit card.

 

  • Customers shopping on Veteran’s Day can take advantage of the retailer’s “Black Friday Deals Now” sale from Nov. 10-13 with exciting offers such $7.99 kids Arizona tees or $19.99 select Women’s boots (after 20% off coupon with JCPenney credit card payment), up to 40 percent off major appliances (such as an LG 4-pc refrigerator, dishwasher microwave and range suite for $1999 after instant rebate) along with 80 percent off with final markdown items.