GiGi’s Playhouse Over the Edge – Kurt’s Causes

Posted on July 26, 2018 by knpnews

GiGi’s Playhouse – Over the Edge

Kurt’s CausesOver the Edge Photographer Kurt Nielsen

Last Thursday and Friday I had the pleasure of photographing my second Over the Edge event. This time, I traveled to Fort Wayne, Indiana. This event raised money for GiGi’s Playhouse of Fort Wayne. GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome achievement centers provide educational and career training free of charge to those with Down Syndrome.
Over the Edge is a unique fundraising opportunity Over the Edge is a unique and exclusive fundraising experience. People raise money to rappel down the side of a very tall building. Over the Edge training before rappelling Don’t worry, it’s very safe. As you can see, everyone is securely harnessed and wearing hard hats. They also have two-way radios to communicate with the Over the Edge staff. All rappellers were provided training before going over the edge.

Everyone who participated said the scariest part was actually climbing over the wall. They had to climb over before they could rappel down. The crew from Over the Edge made everyone feel at ease.  Well, everyone except for one lady.  But you will have to check out my events page to see if you can find her!

Nancy Gianni, the founder and Chief Believe Officer at GiGi’s Playhouse even participated. Founder of GiGi's Playhouse Goes Over the Edge Nancy Gianni founder and Chief Believer of GiGi's PlayhouseAlso going over the edge were Icy D Eagle from the Fort Wayne Komets hockey team and Johnny TinCap from their local baseball team. Icy D Eagle from Fort Wayne Komets Johnny Tincap from the Ft. Wayne Tincaps baseball team Batman and Alyssa Ivanson from the local CBS affiliate station WANE had a great time rappelling. So did so many others. Batman rappelling over the edge Alyssa Ivanson from WANE GiGi's Playhouse of Fort Wayne Over the Edge fundraiser Board members, volunteers, the CEO and even a couple clients of GiGi’s Playhouse went Over the Edge to help raise money. volunteer for over the edge for GiGi's Playhouse of Fort Wayne client with down syndrome rappelling over the edge of the lamplight inn of fort wayne executive director and client of GiGi's playhouse of fort wayne Meanwhile, down in the lobby, my crew had our green screen photo booth set up for fun photo booth photos that anyone could do. The background was taken from the roof of the Lamplight Inn of Fort Wayne by a staff member at GiGi’s Playhouse. Using this as a background makes the photo booth images more fun and everyone the opportunity to be a part of the event. over the edge for gigi's playhouse of fort wayne GiGi's playhouse over the edge photo booth over the edge photo booth GiGi's Playhouse photo booth

photo booth photo for GiGi's Playhouse Over the Edge event We had a fun time, but had to dodge the weather all day. We stated with a delay. Then we had another delay around lunch time. However, the staff of GiGi’s Playhouse did an amazing job and called the rappellers to have them come in ahead of their scheduled time. The staff of Over the Edge were awesome and managed to get almost everyone able to rappel before the skies turned dark! We got off the building just in time!Stormy skies above Fort Wayne This was the second Over the Edge Event that I have photographed. One day they might even talk me into rappelling! Thanks to GiGi’s Playhouse for having us!Nancy Gianni and the crew from Over the Edge Global For more information about Kurt’s Kustom Keepsakes green screen photo booths, my Walk-About Social Booths, or my Infinite Photo and Video Booth, including pricing, please visit my website at www.kurtnphoto.com.

To check for availability and schedule your FREE photo booth consultation for your event, please call:

Kurt Nielsen Photography
5431 Schultz Drive
Sylvania, OH 43560
419 885 7153

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LPGA Marathon Classic – Kurt’s Causes

Posted on July 16, 2018 by knpnews

LPGA Marathon Classic – Kurt’s Causes

LPGA Pro Golfer Lexi Thompson Toledo is all abuzz about the LPGA Marathon Classic this week at Highland Meadows Golf Club in Sylvania. Not only does this women’s golf tournament bring notoriety to Toledo, it also brings in millions of dollars into our local economy.  People come from all over the world to the Toledo Area to be a part of this event.

But what I love most about it, is that it raises money for local children’s charities! The very first tournament in 1984 was underwritten by our local McDonald’s Restaurants franchise owners and helped raise money for the Ronald McDonald House of Toledo! They have been a core recipient ever since and one of my favorite charities. This tournament has since raised over ten million dollars that it has given to 170 children’s charities in our area.

The 19th Hole – A Party with the Players

WTOL's Kristi Leigh and Viviana Hurtado On Tuesday night, the Marathon Classic Presented by Owens Corning & O-I held it’s New Gala Party: ProMedica presents The 19th Hole – A Party with the Players Benefitting the Children at ProMedica Headquarters in Downtown Toledo.  Over 1200 people were in attendance, including many of the favorite LPGA players and local celebrities.  Main Street Ventures provided the delicious food and The Pinnacle served up fabulous beverages.  Attendees could practice putting and chipping and also take part in the golf simulators.  The Toledo School for the Arts provided the musical entertainment for the evening.  I took my new Walk-About Social Booth and took some great selfie photos of those attending the gala. ProMedica's very own Randy Oostra and his lovely wife Owens Corning Pink Panther at the LPGA Marathon Classic Gala Dan and Beth Hafner from Hafner's Florists Dr. Paul Kozy from Kozy Dental Care guests enjoying the Marathon Classic Gala at ProMedica Steam Plant

Labatt Blue Light Party Deck at Club 14

LaBatt Blue Light Party Deck at Club 14 On Friday, I took my portable photo booth to the 14th hole at Highland Meadows. This is where the famous Labatt Blue Light Party Deck at Club 14 is located. As an added feature this year, the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce, Sylvania Chamber of Commerce, and Epic Toledo hosted the new Chamber Canteen. Both covered seating and viewing areas provided a fun atmosphere to network and watch and interact with the golfers. The caddy races were definitely the crowd favorite!Epic ToledoFriday was also Mascot day at the golf tournament. Muddy and Muddonna from the Toledo Mud Hens, Spike and Cattrick from the Toledo Walleye, Rocky the Rocket from the University of Toledo and Freddie and Frieda from Bowling Green State University stopped by for some fun selfies. Mascot Day at the LPGA Marathon ClassicThe Labatt Blue girls and Detroit Pistons Cheerleaders were also present and posing for selfies and passing out swag! LaBatt Girls and Detroit Pistons Cheerleaders LaBatt Blue SwagI’m pretty sure a good time was had by all at both events!customized start screen for roaming photo booth Leslie from the Pinnacle ToledoFor more information about Kurt’s Kustom Keepsakes green screen photo booths, my Walk-About Social Booths, or my Infinite Photo and Video Booth, including pricing, please visit my website at www.kurtnphoto.com.

To check for availability and schedule your FREE photo booth consultation for your event, please call:

Kurt Nielsen Photography
5431 Schultz Drive
Sylvania, OH 43560
419 885 7153

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