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“BATTLEBOTS: DESTRUCT-A-THON” PARTNERS WITH VERIZON TO HOST EVENT FOR CANDLELIGHTERS CHILDHOOD CANCER FOUNDATION OF NEVADA
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WHAT:
On Saturday, Jan. 27, “BATTLEBOTS: DESTRUCT-A-THON,” the live robot-combat experience inspired by the popular TV series, partnered with Verizon to host more than 50 special guests, including middle and high school students from Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada and their families.
Before the show, attendees from Candlelighters enjoyed a hands-on STEM activity station with Nevada Robotics and a viewing area showcasing heavyweight BattleBots. The special guests also went on an exclusive fabrication tour showcasing how robots are made as well as learning about wheels, batteries and the 10 commandments of BattleBots.
In addition, Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada received a
$7,500 donation while at “BATTLEBOTS: DESTRUCT-A-THON.”
ABOUT CANDLELIGHTERS CHILDHOOD CANCER FOUNDATION OF NEVADA
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada has been a beacon of light for families in southern Nevada for 45 years. As the first and only local organization solely focused on children and teens diagnosed with childhood cancer, Candlelighters serves diagnosed children, siblings and their families each year with financial assistance, emotional support and quality of life programs and services. It also helps families in our community with the significant costs of childhood cancer including medical expenses, rent and mortgage, and travel for treatment. For more information please visit CandlelightersNV.org or on Facebook/Instagram @candlelightersnv or @Candle_Lighters.
ABOUT BATTLEBOTS: DESTRUCT-A-THON
“BATTLEBOTS: DESTRUCT-A-THON” is the live experience inspired by the drama, action and destruction of the TV series, condensed into an intense, fast-moving, 75-minute theater show. All the fights that take place during “BATTLEBOTS: DESTRUCT-A-THON” are real, and no one—not even the drivers—know which robot will be victorious each night. Each show is full of shocks, surprises and the kind of robot carnage for which BattleBots is famous. Each show consists of five to six one-on-one robot battles—the results of which are not only unpredictable but also sure to be chock full of surprises as the bots and their weapons—such as deadly spinning blades that can slice through steel like butter and flame throwers that can shoot fire six feet into the air—take over the arena. Guests can also marvel at the spectacle of 300-pound robots—the weight of an NFL lineman—or parts of robots soaring more than 16 feet in the air. DESTRUCT-A-THON” robots include many of the most famous which have delighted millions of fans all over the world. With names such as Witch Doctor, Bronco, Kraken, Mammoth, HyperShock, Ginsu, Malice, Nightmare, Overkill, Tazbot and Whiplash – the lineup also includes new robots created specifically for the live show. Las Vegas audiences will have the unparalleled chance to see new robots, Chopper and Diablo, before they are featured on the TV series.
ABOUT BATTLEBOTS
BattleBots is the world leader in the fast-growing sport of robot fighting. For more than 20 years, BattleBots has brought its unique mix of metal mayhem, flames, explosions and high drama to its passionate fans around the world. Created by Edward (Trey) Roski and Greg Munson and now seen in over 150 countries, the sport has over 15 million followers on social media, as well as tens of millions of television viewers. For more information, go to www.battlebots.com, or follow on TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
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