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 News, ABC Nightly News, Fox News Sunday, PBS Religion and Ethics, The Washington Post, and The Blaze among others.
Our 2016 Fall Fund Drive is underway. Here are 5 reasons to donate:
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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.
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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
