Photo Flash: Hard Rock Cafes in Las Vegas Recognized by Nevada PEP for Philanthropic Efforts

The Hard Rock Cafes in Las Vegas were honored by Nevada PEP for their partnership with the charity during the month of March. Nevada PEP's Community Development Director, Stephanie Vrsnik, presented both Hard Rock Cafe locations with plaques in appreciation of their efforts.

Check out the photos of the occasion below!

The Hard Rock Cafes have a year-long "Rock the Cause" philanthropic initiative in which they focus on one cause a month and partner with a related charity. The month of March focused on Anti-Bullying and the cafes partnered with Nevada PEP, a local charity which works towards strengthening families of children with disabilities through education, empowerment and encouragement.

Both Hard Rock Cafe locations sold shoe prints to customers visiting the cafes for $1, with all proceeds going to support Nevada PEP and helping to take a step to STOP Bullying. By donating $1, guests added their names to their own "STOP Bullying" shoes, which were displayed at the cafes.

The sales of the shoe prints at both cafes combined totaled $2,425.93. "We are very excited to have surpassed our goal," said Erin Ward, Senior Sales & Marketing Manager for Hard Rock Cafes Las Vegas.

"We are so excited, and it is because the employees did an outstanding job from beginning to end," said Community Development Director of Nevada PEP, Stephanie Vrsnik. She continued by saying, "Everyone at the cafes were truly dedicated to the cause. This campaign sent such a positive message to everyone in the community."

About Nevada PEP: Nevada PEP is a family of families caring, supporting and guiding one another through the challenges of raising children with disabilities. We have shared many of your experiences! When your family and friends fail to understand, you always have someone to talk to at Nevada PEP. You are NOT ALONE! Mission: To increase the opportunities for home, community and school success for children with disabilities, including those who are at risk or who have serious emotional disturbances, their families and their service providers, through education, encouragement and empowerment activities. For more information, go to www.nvpep.org.

About Hard Rock International

With a total of 170 venues in 51 countries, including 133 cafes and 15 Hotels/Casinos, Hard Rock International is one of the world's most globally recognized brands. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, Hard Rock Live performance venues and an award-winning website. In addition to the two flagship Seminole Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos in Tampa and Hollywood, Fla., Hard Rock Hotels/Casinos are located in Las Vegas, Biloxi, Orlando, Chicago, San Diego, Pattaya, Bali, Macau, Penang, Singapore and Punta Cana. Additional hotel and casino projects have been announced in Panama, scheduled to open in 2012; and Hungary, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, scheduled to open in 2013. Hard Rock International is owned by Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment, Inc. For further details on Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos, visit www.hardrockhotels.com. For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com.