Bristlecone Family Resources

Bristlecone Family Resources’ 5^th Annual Italian Feast Fundraiser

August 24, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Holly Welborn-Hight (775) 954-1400 ext 132

Bristlecone Family Resources invites the community to attend the 5^th Annual Italian Feast fundraiser taking place at the Eldorado Hotel Casino on Wednesday, October 21 , 2009 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. This event is sponsored by Gregg Carano and the Eldorado Hotel Casino catering staff. All proceeds benefit Bristlecone Family Resources addiction recovery programs.

This year’s event will feature not only a fabulous meal, exciting silent auction, heart warming video presentations and a chance to win an Italian Vacation for Two, but will feature a warm keynote address and VIP reception with Tom Farley, New York Times Best Selling Author and brother of late comedian Chris Farley. After losing his brother to a substance overdose in 1997, Tom Farley founded the Chris Farley Foundation, an organization committed to educating young adults about the risks of substance abuse. They accomplish this goal through the use of humor and theatrical arts. Tom Farley has received critical acclaim for his best-selling book, The Chris Farley Show, and has spoken at venues across the country on substance abuse treatment and prevention.

Tickets are available at two levels; $75.00 general admission, and $150 VIP tickets which include a private reception, with Tom Farley. Student rates are available for $50.00 for general admission.

The winner of the Italian Vacation for Two will be announce at the event. Vacation raffle tickets are available in advance and at the event for $50 each. Winner need not be present to win.

Event admission tickets and Italian Vacation raffle tickets are available at www.bristleconereno.com or by calling (775) 954-1400 ext. 132.

Bristlecone Family Resources is the oldest and largest addiction recovery treatment program in northern Nevada. Addiction is a vicious cycle passed down from one generation to the next. Bristlecone offers families a second chance to regain control of their lives and overcome the cycle of addiction. Bristlecone offers a vast array of services at affordable rates to meet the needs of our community.

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Bristlecone Family Resources, Reno Harley Davidson/Buell and the Iron Nation and Sober Riders Motorcycle clubs, announce the Inaugural Ride for Recoveryevent. The Ride for Recovery is a charitable motorcycle run benefiting Bristlecone Family Resources addiction recovery programs.

The event is part of Reno Harley Davidson/Buell’s grand opening weekend. Join us Sunday May 3, 2009 for the exciting “Mystery Ride”. The ride begins with a registration welcome breakfast at Bristlecone Family Resources South McCarran campus located at 1725 South McCarran Blvd Reno, NV 89502. The ride will launch promptly at 9:00am. Participants earn raffle tickets by answering questions using clues collected from each stop. The grand prize winner receives a $1000 gift certificate for Platinum Paint and Body.

The fun continues at 12:30pm at the new Reno Harley Davidson/Buell facility where finish line celebration activities begin. Enjoy food and retail vendors, live entertainment by The Cash Only band, a dunk tank with local dignitaries, several raffle prizes and a live auction.

Admission fees are $25 for single riders, $40 for couples and includes an event t-shirt, breakfast and beverage vouchers and finish line celebration entry. Those who wish to only attend the finish line celebration pay a $10 admission fee per person. For more information on the Ride for Recovery please call Holly Welborn at

Bristlecone Family Resources thanks Reno Harley Davidson/Buell, The Iron Nation Motorcycle Club, The Sober Riders Motorcycle Club, Platinum Paint and Body, NV Energy, and PowerComm for generously sponsoring the Ride for Recovery event.

Bristlecone Family Resources is the oldest and largest addiction recovery treatment program in northern Nevada. Addiction is a vicious cycle passed down from one generation to the next. Bristlecone offers families a second chance to regain control of their lives and overcome the cycle of addiction. Bristlecone offers a vast array of services to help individuals get clean and regain their lives from addiction.

Representatives of the news media should direct all inquiries to Bristlecone's Community Development & Fundraising Coordinator Holly Welborn at (775) 954-1400 ext.132 or hwelborn@bristleconereno.com or Executive Director Tammra Pearce at (775) 954-1400 ext.107.

Bristlecone Family Resources and its staff take pride in our availability to our clients, partners, sponsors, and the community at large. We welcome the opportunity to give tours of our facility and programs and speak at community and corporate functions. For more information about these services, please contact the agency at (775) 954-1400.