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About our new Director of Speedway Children's Charities

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Hi everyone! My name is Rachel Commeford and I recently joined the LVMS staff as the new Director of Speedway Children's Charities.

I was born and raised in upstate New York in the small town of Elbridge - just outside of Syracuse.  I attended Buffalo State College majoring in communications with an emphasis in broadcasting.  Buffalo was far enough away from home, yet close enough if I needed a home cooked meal.  After graduating, I realized that I didn't have to tolerate 120 inches of snow a year and I could work somewhere warm.

After moving to Las Vegas, I worked several different jobs in radio and print media.  I landed a gig as fundraising manager for Special Olympics Nevada and at that very moment I realized event planning is not just event planning when it comes to the not-for-profit world.  I always had a love for media, but when I started at Special Olympics, I knew I had found a passion something - a passion to do something worthwhile and help those in need.  During my three years at Special Olympics Nevada, I gained a lot of experience that I am ready to put in to action at Speedway Children's Charities.  The team at LVMS is fantastic, and we are eager to launch this into something excellent!

I look forward to seeing you at future events.  Remember, seats are still available for the Sixth Annual "Cards for Kids" Poker Tournament at the Cannery Hotel & Casino on Wednesday, October 28th at 7 p.m.  Register online or call 702-632-8242 for more details.

Thank you for the warm welcome!

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