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Making a Difference: Las Vegas Corvettes Association
Metro Sergeant Henry Prendes was tragically killed in the line of duty while responding to a domestic violence call in 2006. Touched by his sacrifice, the Las Vegas Corvettes Association (LVCA) offered their support to Henry’s Place Foundation, a group formed by Sergeant Prendes’ widow Dawn to help honor her husband’s commitment and dedication to his job and community.
The LVCA is the largest group of Corvette enthusiasts in Las Vegas, and they take great pride in their annual fundraising efforts. Each year, members and friends attend a Las Vegas Wranglers hockey game and donate a portion of their group ticket sales to Henry’s Place. Earlier this month, the LVCA joined with several members of the Las Vegas Metro Police Department to purchase 130 tickets and donated $1,000 to the nonprofit. This was the highest single amount raised over the last five years. Since the LVCA began supporting Henry’s Place, they have raised $4,200 in total donations. The money will go toward establishing a youth camp in Henry’s honor.
“I am so grateful for the on-going support we receive from the Las Vegas Corvettes Association each year,” said Dawn Prendes. “It’s a fun way to honor Henry’s memory and work toward the camp becoming a reality. I always look forward to our night with the Wranglers and, of course, making next year’s group game night even bigger and better.”
For more information on Henry’s Place Foundation, visit www.henrysplace.org.
