Click to tweet: (http://ctt.ec/Siszc) Linda Smith of @OppVillageLV was honored to speak at the “Celebration of Life” event for René Angélil at the @ColosseumatCP.
LAS VEGAS – On Wednesday, February 3, Linda Smith, Senior Executive Vice President of Opportunity Village, was a featured speaker at Caesars’ and AEG’s “Celebration of Life” event for René Angélil at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
“It was truly an honor to be asked to be a featured speaker last night at this beautiful and moving farewell celebration,” Smith said. “Both René and Celine have been loyal champions of Opportunity Village and the wonderful people we serve. They were a major factor in the growth and success of Opportunity Village. René’s spirit will live on in our hearts forever.”
Smith joined Caesars Palace President Gary Selesner, AEG President John Meglen, journalist Robin Leach, Las Vegas Review-Journal columnist Norm Clarke, musician and producer David Foster along with several others in a heartwarming tribute to René Angélil, Celine Dion and their family. René Angélil and Celine Dion have been long-time supporters of Opportunity Village and have had a significant impact on building awareness in the community for the organization and supporting the fight to give individuals with disabilities the best lives possible
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Photo 1: Linda Smith, Senior Executive Vice President of Opportunity Village, spoke at the “Celebration of Life” event on Wednesday, February 3 at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
Photo 2: Celine Dion hugs OVIPs after Linda Smith, Senior Executive Vice President of Opportunity Village, spoke at the “Celebration of Life” event on Wednesday, February 3 at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
Photo 3: OVIPs stand in respect of René Angélil, Celine Dion and family at the “Celebration of Life” event on Wednesday, February 3 at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.