Local HIV/AIDS nonprofit Golden Rainbow hosted its 25th annual “Ribbon of Life” fundraising spectacular at Paris Théâtre inside Paris Las Vegas Hotel on Sunday, June 26.
This year’s “Ribbon of Life”, hosted by Channel8 News Now anchor Chris Saldaña and Edie the Entertainer Hit, drew a record-setting crowd with more than 1,158 people in attendance. The fundraiser raised more $151,000, surpassing the previous year’s goal by $20,000. Money raised during the event directly supports Golden Rainbow’s mission to provide housing and financial assistance to individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS.
The production show included numbers like “Big Spender” by Fantasy, “The Color Purple” by THE LION KING, Tarzan’s “Everything I Am” by PEEPSHOW headliner and co-star of E!’s “Holly’s World” Josh Strickland, “Footloose” by Human Nature and Clint Holmes’ rendition of “West Side Story." Following the spectacular, show attendees enjoyed an after-party at Chateau Nightclub and Gardens and celebrated with a silent auction, music, cocktails and a cake designed by Freed’s Bakery of Las Vegas.
Golden Rainbow was founded by members of the entertainment industry in 1987, and is committed to serving the HIV/AIDS community through fundraisers like Ribbon of Life and HIV/AIDS related education.
Additionally, Golden Rainbow executives announced that the 26th Annual show will take place at the soon to open Smith Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Las Vegas. The Smith Center is scheduled to open in March, 2012.