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Harrah's Private Foundation and company volunteer employees donate $150,000 to Second Wind Dreams
"We are thrilled to be working so closely with Harrah's employee volunteers and the Harrah's Foundation. When Second Wind Dreams began in 1997, we had only hoped to find such an incredible relationship. The support -- both financial and extensive volunteer support -- we are receiving through Harrah's and the Harrah's Foundation has exceeded our expectations; their generosity and unyielding support makes these dreams a reality. Their support will also make many more dreams possible." said PK Beville, founder of Second Wind Dreams and geriatric specialist.
Since its creation in 1997,
the Second Wind Dreams network has fulfilled over 4,600 dreams nationwide for
members of the Greatest Generation, particularly for residents of nursing homes
and assisted living facilities. The event fulfilled the dreams of three
Employee volunteers from all Harrah's Entertainment's properties in the Las Vegas area, including the Caesars Palace, Paris Las Vegas, Flamingo Las Vegas, Harrah's Hotel and Casino, Bally's, Rio All Suite Hotel & Casino, Bill's Gamblin' Hall and Saloon and Imperial Palace Hotel and Casino will continue working with Second Wind Dreams to make more dreams possible.
"Our senior citizens
are among the most vulnerable in our communities and ironically, they have the
most to teach us; they have lived through challenging economic times, high
unemployment rates and budget deficits. Second Wind Dreams honors our seniors
and most importantly reminds them they remain valuable members of our
community." said Dallisa Hocking, communications manager,
