3rd Annual Friends of Coach Blaver Memorial Fundraiser to benefit the Northern Nevada Alzheimer's Association

Event Date: 
September 8, 2019 - 4:00pm

The third annual Friends of Coach Blaver Memorial Fundraiser to benefit the Northern Nevada Alzheimer’s Association will take place Sunday, September 8, 2019, from 4 - 7PM, at the Westside Pour House & Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery parking lot, 110 Telegraph St. Carson City, NV 89703.

VIP Ticket for $100 includes: unlimited beer, wine, appetizer buffet & private privy in the gallery with exclusive covered seating (only 20 available). Includes 1 door prize ticket.

Dozens of raffle prizes available. Tickets are $2 each or 12 for $20. Must be present to win.

Appetizer buffet included with entry fee. $10 adult/$5 under 10 yr. Includes 1 door prize ticket.

Donated Grand Prizes:
$4800 Gold/Diamond Bracelet
$4000 Original Art by ORYAN
$500 Zero Wall Recliner - by Action Furniture
$1250 Laser Treatments by Dr. Ladawn Talbott
$575 Pellet Smoker/BBQ
$400 “Janice” by Pamela Black

Tickets: $25 each or 5 for $100. Need not be present to win.

Live Music by Local Musicians: Marsh Broduer, James Duggan, James Wilsey

Tickets available at Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery, 405 N. Nevada St. Carson City.

Call Natalie (775) 721-2616 or Debora (775) 888-6885.

About Coach Blaver

Coach Richard Blaver was a school teacher for over 30 years in Northern Nevada. He began his career in Lee Vining, CA, and later moved to the Dayton, NV area to teach. He was a wrestling coach and a fabulous teacher.

Prior to his teaching career, Richard served during the Vietnam war. He never knew a stranger and loved to talk with anyone who had the time.

His Native American heritage was extremely important to him, and he had deep roots in his community.

Unfortunately, Richard was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2010 at the age of 62.

After four years of being his primary caretaker, his wife, Natalie, who was also caring for her mother who was battling the disease, had to make the heartbreaking decision to place Richard in a care facility.

He maintained his sense of humor up until the time when communication became difficult for him.

After approximately nine years of battle and 24 years of marriage, Richard Blaver passed on May 19, 2018. Natalie, and family friend, Debora McCurry, who has also lost loved ones to Alzheimer’s, have become passionate fighters and fundraisers for the Alzheimer’s Association in Coach Richard Blaver’s honor and in hopes of finding the “first survivor”.

About the Alzheimer’s Association

“The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.” www.alz.org

The Northern Nevada Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place on Saturday, September 21, 2019, at Sparks Marina. For more details, click here.

Contact: Tim Trefts,
775-786-8061.

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