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LAS VEGAS – This November Olive Crest in Nevada is inviting the Southern Nevada community to go Over the Edge by rappelling 350 feet down the Augustus Tower to support local child abuse prevention and education programs at the nonprofit’s Drop to Stop Child Abuse rappelling fundraiser, Nov. 3, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., at the iconic Caesars Palace.

Rappel experiences start at $1,000 and sponsorship packages start at $2,000. No climbing or rappel experience is necessary to participate. All rappel experiences and sponsorships include admission to the Dare to Care Zone Drop Zone, featuring the Liquid Courage Lounge, morning beverages from Grouchy Johns, food from Pizza Hut and entertainment throughout the day.

“Drop to Stop Child Abuse will bring our community together to build awareness for such an important cause,” said Myesha Wilson, executive director for Olive Crest in Nevada. “We’re grateful to our partners for supporting this event.”

Media are invited to attend a special Drop to Stop Preview Day Nov. 2, 2:30 – 5:30 p.m., where 10 local dignitaries, mascots and entertainment personalities will be the first to rappel over the edge.

Who: Olive Crest in Nevada in partnership with Caesars Palace
What: Drop to Stop Child Abuse
Where: Caesars Palace Roman Plaza and Augustus Tower
When:
VIP Preview Day: 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 2
Drop to Stop event & Dare to Care Zone Drop Party: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Nov. 3
Why:
Be courageous, have fun and raise funds for local child abuse efforts!

To register or start fundraising as a rappeler or for sponsorship opportunities, call 702-835-1908 or visit www.olivecrest.org/droptostop2018. Registration fee can be waived by using code drop4kids.

About Olive Crest
Since 1973, Olive Crest has transformed the lives of more than 100,000 abused, neglected, and at-risk children and their families. The organization works tirelessly to meet the individual needs of kids in crisis by providing safe homes, counseling, and education for both youth and parents.

Olive Crest’s many innovative programs reflect a conviction that strengthening the family is the most powerful way to help heal children. With unwavering compassion, the Olive Crest family maintains a lifelong commitment to the youth and the families it serves even after they have graduated from the organization’s programs.

Olive Crest serves over 3,500 children and families each day throughout California, Nevada, and the Pacific Northwest. For more information on Olive Crest in Nevada call 702-685-3459 or visit www.olivecrest.org/nv.