First Annual ABF 'Creating Mental Health Champions' Scholarship Gala

First Annual ABF ‘Creating Mental Health Champions’ Scholarship Gala

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Scheduled For June 6-7

HENDERSON, Nev. – March 31, 2025 – PRLog — Be part of the solution by supporting the First Annual ABF Gala, June 6-7, 2025, hosted by Resorts World Las Vegas. This two-day event will bring together leaders, advocates and supporters wanting to change the landscape of mental health care.

“Mental health is a growing crisis in America and around the world,” Reggie Burton, Avery Burton Foundation (ABF) Founder, said. “Nevada ranks 51st in the nation for youth mental health services, struggling with high rates of mental illness and low access to care, according to Mental Health America, 2022.

“Statewide in Nevada, there is just one mental health professional for every 460 residents,” Burton added. “And every county throughout the state is federally designated as having a mental health provider shortage, as identified by UNLV/Brookings Mountain West in 2023.”

Scheduled events for the gala include:

June 6 – Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) youth certification training, equipping attendees with lifesaving skills.

June 7 – The ABF Gala hosts a dinner and silent and live auctions. The Mental Health Champions Awards will be presented with guest speakers and a special interview segment. Marie Mortera from KSNV News 3 will serve as the event MC.

“The ABF Gala is a great opportunity for companies to align their brands with a worthwhile cause, dedicated to changing lives of individuals and families affected by mental health illness,” ABF Board Member Christina Aldan of Arana Software said. “By sponsoring the ABF Gala, you will support mental health training, education and scholarships. Together, we can train more Mental Health Champions and build stronger and healthier communities.”

Available sponsorships include:

Green Level – $1,000+ (value $200 for two meals and the remainder is a tax-deductible donation). You will receive: Social media shoutout recognizing your generosity; Featured write-up in our newsletter, distribution to our engaged followers; Website mention on our Gala webpage; Two tickets to the event.

Gold Level – $5,000+ (value $1,000 for 10 meals and $4,000 tax-deductible donation). You will receive: Press release announcement featuring your company’s sponsorship; Dedicated blog post on the Avery Burton Foundation website; Reserved table for eight (8) guests, plus one ABF Scholarship Winner and their guest.

Title Sponsor (Exclusive – Only One Available) – $10,000 (value $2,000 for 10 meals and promos, and a $8,000 tax-deductible donation). * This sponsorship included all Green and Gold Level benefits plus: A 5-minute sponsor spotlight during the Gala fundraiser; Premier logo placement on all marketing collateral; Recognition on KSNV News 3, as part of our promotional campaign and Logo Placement on all event SWAG bags distributed to attendees.

Current sponsors include: Arana Software, a software consulting agency, and RB Group – Public Relations.

To register as a sponsor, or for more information, go to the Gala website at: https://averyburtonfoundation.org/gala/

The Avery Burton Foundation (ABF), a registered 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, is named after Avery Burton, a graduate of Foothill High School and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). He died by suicide in 2017, after a major depressive episode.

ABF bridges the gaps in mental health care through Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training, education and scholarships. By providing proactive solutions, ABF is actively working to make mental health resources more available to people who need it most. Programs include:

MHFA Training equips individuals to identity and support youth and adults in crisis.

The Avery Burton Excellence in Academics & Sports Memorial Scholarship awards five $1,000 scholarships annually and provides financial support to high school seniors.

Breaking barriers to care by emphasizing a wide range of support and connecting individuals with professional mental health resources.

Restoring confidence in the mental health system by giving people education and tools to help loved ones.

Encouraging sustainable self-care by educating individuals about long term mental well-being.

ABF also partners with KSNV Channel 3 in Las Vegas for its Mental Health Matters program that airs Mondays at 6 p.m.

For more information on ABF, to donate or learn about volunteer opportunities, please visit: averyburtonfoundation.org

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Reginald Burton