Golden Palace Casino sponsors M.S.
July 9, 2004
A very laudable charity initiative was announced by Golden Palace
Casino.com this week...the company is to sponsor a multiple sclerosis
(MS) sufferer in fund raising efforts at the famous Pamplona "Running
of the Bulls" event in Spain.
Ray Sabbatini, a man stricken with MS, will realize a long cherished
dream this week when he participates in the ‘Running of the
Bulls’ at the Feast of San Fermin festival, Pamplona, Spain.
Ray joins thousands of the brave and downright foolhardy as he risks
being gored for a worthy cause.
“If this is what I have to do to bring MS awareness into
the spotlight, so be it!' said Sabbatini, (36) from Wisconsin,
who was diagnosed with the disease last year. He is attempting to
raise US$100,000 for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (http://www.nmss.org/).
Multiple Sclerosis is a disease of the central nervous system in
which the insulation around the nerves is damaged or destroyed,
resulting in messages from the brain being lost or interrupted.
“I appreciate life more… just because you have
MS, doesn’t mean you have to stop living your dreams,”
said Sabbatini. “We all should appreciate life and live
each day to the fullest, no matter what our circumstances may be.”
Earlier this year, Sabbatini approached GoldenPalace, asking them
to help him live his dream. The Golden Palace team were so impressed
by his indomitable spirit that they decided to go a step further
and send a team to Pamplona in an effort to raise more money. For
every runner that wears its shirt, Golden Palace Casino will pledge
$10 to the MS cause.
Joining GoldenPalace.com and running alongside Sabbatini will be
a host of big names and stars, including legendary basket player,
former NBA Champion and showman, Dennis Rodman. Rodman made a name
for himself through his amazing talent on the basketball court,
tie-dye hair colors, tattoos, and many body piercings. Rodman is
sure to attract global media as he takes on the Pamplona bulls.
GoldenPalace.com feels it is leading a new trend for online casinos
with a sense of social responsibility in an industry not traditionally
associated with such values.
STOP PRESS
As we went to press this week news was coming in from Associated
Press that Sabbatini and Rodman had successfully made their run.
Although several people were trampled none were seriously hurt as
thousands took part in the first bull run of the festival, dashing
along the slippery cobblestone streets of this ancient city in northern
Spain.
"Running ahead of bulls is life and I wanted to feel
alive," said Ray Sabbatini.
The actual run is around 900 meters from the starting corral to
the finish in the bull ring. Runners dress in the traditional white
shirts and trousers with red scarves. The bull runs continue daily,
starting at 8 a.m., through July 14.
The San Fermin festival, renowned for its all-night street parties,
dates back to the late 16th century. The bulls were originally run
through town to get them to the ring for bullfights held each afternoon
of the festival. But over the years, it has become popular to run
in front of the beasts.
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