Lakeview Village is pleased to announce its hot air balloon "Around the World in 60 Days" fundraising kick-off event on Wednesday, July 28th, in conjunction with The Great Midwest Balloon Fest. Proceeds from the event will benefit The American Stroke Foundation, Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care and the Boys & Girls Club of Kansas City.
Lakeview Village will hold its "Around the World in 60 Days" fundraising kick-off event on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. on its campus at 9100 Park Street in Lenexa. Event activities include: a display of four hot air balloons (the BancAbility balloon, the KU Jayhawk balloon and two others), photo opportunities with balloons, live music, food and beverages and other fun activities. Spectators will be able to watch the inflation of the 7-story balloons and see them up close, as well as have an opportunity to visit with the pilots. The event will culminate with a balloon glow - seeing the balloons lit up at dusk is a spectacular site! The kick-off event is sponsored by the Lakeview Village "Around the World in 60 Days" fundraising team of Lakeview residents, employees and their families. The team’s goal is to raise a minimum of $10,000 by September 17th in support of The Great Midwest Balloon Fest, which is a 3-day fundraising event for The American Stroke Foundation, Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care and the Boys & Girls Club of Kansas City. The Great Midwest Balloon Fest takes place September 17-19 in south Overland Park, Kansas. Approximately 50 balloons will participate in the event with balloon glows and flight competitions, live music, entertainment, food and activities for kids of all ages. For more information about The Great Midwest Balloon Fest, call (816) 363-2600.
We invite you to join us for this spectacular event. Come out and help the Lakeview Village team in their efforts to support the charities mentioned and join in the fun. Please contact Jennifer Manthey, Lakeview Village Community Life Director, at (913) 744-2416 for more information. Alternate date in case of bad weather is Thursday, July 29th, 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
For over 45 years, Lakeview Village, a faith-based, not-for-profit retirement community in Lenexa, Kansas has offered senior adults active living and supported options, including LifeCare. The Lakeview Village values of integrity, growth, optimism, respect and community are its guiding principles. Whole-Person Wellness is an important aspect of life for its 800 residents. To learn more about Lakeview Village, visit www.lakeviewvillage.org
For more information, contact Jennifer Manthey, Director of Community Life, at (913) 744-2416 or .