Grant A Gift Autism Foundation Honors Mark Davis, Las Vegas Raiders and Aces Owner, at Successful Fundraising Gala, Benefiting Those with Autism in Southern Nevada
Grant A Gift Autism Foundation - Ackerman Center hosted its 13th annual gala on the field of Allegiant Stadium, honoring Las Vegas Raiders and Aces owner, Mark Davis and Senator Marilyn Dondero Loop, for their philanthropy and support on the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 1.
The fundraising event, hosted by UFC and ESPN sports broadcaster Megan Olivi, attracted an impressive 850 guests and raised an impressive $1.6 million which will assist Grant A Gift’s mission of providing comprehensive treatment plans, vocational programs and scholarships that benefit local youth and families navigating the autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental challenges.
Davis, who was all smiles throughout the evening, was spotted walking the field to check out auction items, encouraging attendees to bid while happily posing for photographs with supporters throughout the affair.
Celebrity guests in attendance included Vegas Golden Knights star, Shea Theodore, Las Vegas Raiders player, Nate Hobbs Jr. and famed social media blogger, Perez Hilton.
The gala’s live and silent auctions offered guests the opportunity to bid on luxurious high-demand items that included a pair of F1 VIP tickets, a pair of Super Bowl tickets with a hotel stay at the Wynn Las Vegas, a Neiman Marcus shoe shopping experience and more.