LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Boys Town Nevada will mark 35 years of serving local children and families with its Impact Gala: Team Up for Mental Health on Friday, Oct. 23, at the M Resort Spa Casino in Henderson.
The milestone event will honor Mark Davis, owner of the Las Vegas Raiders and Las Vegas Aces, recognizing his ongoing commitment to youth and efforts to expand access to mental health resources across Southern Nevada.
The evening will include a luxury tailgate experience, a seated dinner, and an “overtime” after-party. Organizers said the gathering brings together community leaders, philanthropists, and advocates focused on improving youth mental health outcomes in the state.
“For 35 years, Boys Town Nevada has been a lifeline for children and families facing mental and behavioral health challenges,” Debra March, gala chairwoman and Boys Town Nevada board member, said in a news release. “This gala is an opportunity for our community to come together, invest in hope, and help every child thrive.”
According to the organization, Nevada continues to rank among the lowest states in the nation for access to mental health care. Over the past five years, Boys Town Nevada reported impacting more than 200,000 lives statewide by offering therapy, crisis support, parenting resources, and autism care.
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Proceeds from the event will directly fund the organization’s core services, including:
- Children’s mental and behavioral health therapy
- In-home intervention and family support programs
- Behavioral support and training for educators and students
- Autism assessments and specialized care
- Crisis response and suicide prevention services
Data released by Boys Town Nevada outlines the scope of its work over the last five years:
- National Hotline (800-448-3000): Answered 3,288 contacts from Nevada, with 55.1% of calls related to suicide or mental health concerns.
- Lift With Boys Town – Nevada: Reached 186,828 students, managed caseloads for 21,148 students, trained 8,498 teachers, and supported 98 schools.
- Behavioral Health Clinic – Nevada: Delivered 16,657 mental health sessions, completed 239 autism assessments, and provided evidence-based therapy to 1,655 children.
The organization noted that the event also aims to draw attention to critical issues affecting area families, including rising rates of stress and anxiety, the impact of social media, and the necessity of early intervention.
Major sponsors for the gala include the Las Vegas Raiders and NVision360, alongside the Gene Haas Foundation, Westgate Las Vegas, Las Vegas Aces, and Zoox. Additional community support is provided by Intermountain Health, Findlay VW, Nevada State University, Carson Wealth, and UNLV.
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are currently available through Boys Town Nevada.
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