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dr. thomas foundation las vegas night celebrates “we’ve hit the jackpot!”

published: March 07 2010 01:55 PM updated:: March 09 2010 01:07 AM      The Dr. Robert F. Thomas Foundation is hosting its 17 annual Las Vegas Night fundraiser at the Music Road Convention Center in Pigeon Forge.
    The event will be held March 20 at 6 p.m. and everyone is invited to join the festivities celebrating the success of a community campaign to raise $10 million, and the recent opening of LeConte Medical Center!
   The Vegas-themed event includes an evening of play-money gambling, a full dinner buffet, drinks, karaoke, and dancing the night away to tunes performed by Rock-It. The event also features a silent and live auction.
    Live auction items for this year’s event include a Meet ‘n’ Greet and photo with Dolly Parton at Dollywood during her annual Homecoming on May ; a graduation photo package from Gary Woods Photography; and a two-night stay in a luxurious one-bedroom condo, along with a 50-minute aromatherapy couple’s massage, compliments of RiverStone Spa & Resort.
    Parton also serves as the honorary chairperson of the foundation.
    Proceeds from the 2010 Las Vegas Night will benefit the Dolly Parton Birthing Unit and funds will be used to purchase equipment needed to perform on-site fetal fibronectin screenings..
    Tickets for the Dr. Robert F. Thomas Foundation Las Vegas Night are $50 each, and include the entire evening of entertainment, including dinner buffet and drinks. If you are interested in buying tickets, contact the Dr. Robert F. Thomas Foundation at (865) 446-9628.