2025 Nevada Donor Network Foundation Golf Invitational Announces Alonzo Mourning As Special Guest

Registration Is Now Open. Visit https://www.nvdonor.org/foundation to register or learn more about sponsorship opportunities

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nevada Donor Network Foundation proudly welcomes NBA champion, Hall of Famer, Olympian and kidney transplant recipient Alonzo Mourning as special guest for the 2025 Nevada Donor Network Foundation Golf Invitational, set for Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, at the Las Vegas Country Club.

The invitational will bring together local leaders, supporters, health care professionals, transplant recipients and community champions for a day of purpose-driven play in support of organ, eye and tissue donation in Nevada and beyond.

As a Tier 1A federally designated organ procurement organization, Nevada Donor Network continues to lead with innovation, community engagement and donor family care. In 2024 alone, the organization facilitated 206 organ donations, resulting in 631 lifesaving transplants, while also supporting nearly 4,000 tissue, ocular and birth tissue donations.

With more than 100,000 Americans currently waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant — including nearly 700 Nevadans — the Golf Invitational serves as both a vital fundraiser and a powerful celebration of unity, remembrance and hope.

Mourning was drafted second overall in the 1992 NBA Draft and went on to play 15 seasons in the league. His accolades include being a 7-time NBA All-Star, 2-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, 2006 NBA champion and having his No. 33 jersey retired by the Miami Heat.

In 2000, shortly after helping the U.S. national team win Olympic gold, Mourning was diagnosed with a life-threatening kidney disease. In 2003, he received a life-saving kidney transplant that allowed him to return triumphantly to the NBA. His ongoing advocacy for organ donation and his personal transplant journey make his involvement in this event especially meaningful.

"It's an incredible honor to be part of the Nevada Donor Network Foundation Golf Invitational in Las Vegas. As a kidney transplant recipient, I understand firsthand the gift of life that organ donation provides. Golf is a passion of mine and a game that can be used to build awareness, celebrate donors and their families and inspire others to join in the Nevada Donor Network mission. I'm proud to personally and professionally stand with this cause and bring more hope to those waiting."
— Alonzo Mourning

"This event is more than just a golf tournament — it's a celebration of hope, strength and life," said Gordon Prouty, president of Nevada Donor Network Foundation. "Every swing supports our mission to honor heroic donors and their families, raise critical awareness and fund lifesaving programs for our community."

The Nevada Donor Network Foundation Golf Invitational offers a full day of engaging activities. Participants can expect a premium golf experience, complete with a welcoming breakfast and warm-up session, allowing ample time for networking and preparation. The tournament itself will feature top-tier hospitality, including a gifting suite, red-carpet arrival, and entertainment throughout the day. The lush fairways, smooth greens and on-course amenities will ensure an enjoyable experience for all players.

Non-golfing guests can relax and socialize in the clubhouse lounge, enjoying music, specialty cocktails, and delicious cuisine. The day culminates in an elegant awards dinner, celebrating the tournament's champions and honoring the life-saving work of the Nevada Donor Network Foundation. The evening will also include a special cigars and sunset celebration.

The anticipated event's schedule is as follows:
8:30 AM: Registration, red carpet, gifting, and warm-up; breakfast and mingling
10:30 AM: Welcome remarks, opening ceremonies and media engagement; Featuring Special Guest, Alonzo Mourning
2:30 PM: Clubhouse Lounge with spectator area, live DJ, specialty cocktails, and hors d'oeuvres
4:00 PM: Closing ceremonies, dinner, and awards; Hosted by Nisha and Seema Sadekar
6:00 PM: Cigars and sunset celebrations

The Nevada Donor Network Foundation Golf Invitational provides a unique opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause while enjoying a memorable day of golf and entertainment. We invite you to participate and help make a difference in the lives of those awaiting life-saving transplants. Visit https://www.nvdonor.org/foundation to register or learn more about sponsorship opportunities.

ABOUT NEVADA DONOR NETWORK
Nevada Donor Network is a federally designated 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organ procurement organization (OPO) also responsible for facilitating tissue and cornea donation statewide. Founded in 1987, our core purpose is to provide hope, strength and life to more than three million people in the state of Nevada and thousands of potential transplant recipients across the country. Our primary functions as an OPO are to coordinate, recover and allocate lifesaving organs and healing tissues for transplantation and research on behalf of our heroic donors. We provide education to hospital staff and community partners on the referral and donation process and provide a strong network of support for the courageous donor families who save lives through the gift of donation. Nevada Donor Network is a member of Donate Life Nevada, a statewide collaboration of agencies committed to motivating Nevada residents to register as organ, eye and tissue donors. For more information, please visit www.nvdonor.org

ABOUT NEVADA DONOR NETWORK FOUNDATION
The Nevada Donor Network Foundation supports Nevada Donor Network in addressing critical healthcare challenges by raising funds and resources to expand organ, eye, and tissue donation programs, launch innovative initiatives, and empower lifesaving programs through technology, education, and community outreach. For more information, please visit www.nvdonor.org/foundation

ABOUT LAS VEGAS COUNTRY CLUB
Nestled in the heart of Las Vegas, the legendary Las Vegas Country Club provides the perfect backdrop for a day of purpose and play. Since 1967, this exclusive, members-only club has been a symbol of elegance, tradition, and excellence, shaping the city into the iconic destination it is today. Designed by renowned architect Ed Ault, the course has hosted some of golf's biggest names and events, from the PGA and LPGA Tours to LIV Golf. With its lush fairways, rich history, and unmatched atmosphere.

Media Contact: NOTE TO MEDIA: Approved credentialed media are invited to attend. Please contact [email protected] to RSVP and for additional details. Please note that all RSVP's will be reviewed and accepted based on an internal review process as there is limited space for media attendance. For tournament information, please contact Nisha Sadekar, Event Producer at 310.926.4075 or [email protected] 

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