Siegfried & Roy and Opportunity Village unite forces for the second year in a row in an attempt to break the World Record for the Largest Santa Gathering at the third annual Las Vegas Great Santa Run, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007. Siegfried & Roy serve as Honorary Team Captains for the 2007 event, giving participants a chance to be a part of something truly magical during the season of giving.


The Las Vegas Great Santa Run is a fundraising effort benefiting Opportunity Village and serves as a light, spirited warm-up run for participants in the Las Vegas Marathon the following day. 


Check-in and greetings from Mayor Oscar Goodman begin at 8 a.m., and the race starts at 10 a.m. in and around the Fremont Street Experience. Registration fees are $45 for participants 13 and older and $25 for participants 12 and under prior to Dec. 1 with all proceeds benefiting Opportunity Village.  All participants will receive a five-piece Santa costume complete with hat, belt and beard.  Entrants may choose from two courses: the 5K fun-run for the long-winded Santas or the Kris Kringle Jingle, a one-mile stroll for the casual walker or jogger.


"We are delighted to be leading Opportunity Village's Great Santa Run again this year. It is a great event to support a wonderful charity in our community," said Siegfried.


"It is the magic and spirit of all of the Santas that led me through this race last year, and I look forward to it again this year. I invite you all to walk a mile in my shoes," added Roy.


For more information on the Las Vegas Great Santa Run and becoming a part of Team Siegfried & Roy, please call 702.880.4055 or visit www.opportunityvillage.org for online registration.


Opportunity Village is a Las Vegas-based, not-for-profit organization that serves people with intellectual disabilities to improve the quality of their lives and the lives of their families.  Opportunity Village is the largest private provider of vocational training, employment, advocacy and recreation for people with disabilities in Nevada and is currently serving hundreds of people with severe disabilities every day.  For more information, call 702.880.4000 or visit www.opportunityvillage.org.