NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal recently visited Atlantis to work with Bahamian youngsters to promote his involvement with the Paradise Children’s Foundation, an organization that supports children’s charities throughout Nassau.
O’Neal, accompanied by his girlfriend Nicole “Hoopz” Alexander, signed basketballs and passed on tips to those in attendance. His visit comes ahead of a gala fundraising event being staged by the Paradise Children’s Foundation, which will be held on Friday, February 1, 2013 at Atlantis.
Under the theme “Pandora’s Box in Paradise”, the fundraiser will include a fantasy casino (open to Bahamians), a burlesque performance by Dita Von Teese, performances by the improvisational speed painter Dan Dunn, European strolling musicians the Gypsy Queens, plus an array of auction items and raffle prizes, including use of a 165ft private yacht in the Western Med, use of a G5 private jet for six hours, ten days’ stay at the One & Only Global hotel (any combination), a $25,000 shopping spree at Versace/Milano, a $25,000 shopping spree at John Bull, two tickets to Alicia Keys in April at the Atlantis Resort, including a meet and greet and two nights in the Bridge Suite, among other items.
Every dollar raised from the event will go directly to the charities. The charities supported include Ranfurly Home, Elizabeth Estates, Bilney Lane and Emergency Children’s Hostel.
For tickets, call the Atlantis Box office at 363-3000.
