Balloon Race donors and prizes
Raffle tickets and pins are now available!
Raffle prize winners must note that federal income taxes apply if the value of the item won exceeds $600. The University is required to withhold 25% of the prize's value for federal income tax. Winners must submit a W-9 form and provide their Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) before receiving their prize(s).
Interested in donating a raffle prize or contributing to scholarship funds?
Please contact us at balloonrace@unr.edu.
University Balloon Race Scholarship Committee Donors
| Donation provided by | Donation | Value |
| Balloon Race Scholarship Committee (BRSC) |
Balloon rides (10) |
Priceless |
| 1864 Tavern | Two bottles of specialty bourbon | $100 |
| A1 Vacuum and Sewing | Gift card | $50 |
| Atlantis Casino Resort Spa | Dinner for four at Toucan Charlie's | $200 |
| AVA Ballet | Tickets for two to Alice in Wonderland | $100 |
| Bally's Lake Tahoe | Two-night stay and $50 food and beverage credit | $450 |
| Bella Italia | Store gift | $50 |
| BJ's BBQ | $25 gift card | $25 |
| Black Bear Diner | Two breakfasts, lunches or dinners for two | $100 |
| Bonanza Casino | Gift certificate to Cactus Creek Prime Steakhouse | $50 |
| Boreal | Four bunker session gift certificates | $216 |
| Buffalo Wild Wings | Three-pack of sauces | $20 |
| Butcher's Kitchen Char-B-Que | Gift card | $50 |
| Cheryl Pinnock | Tie dyed t-shirt | $30 |
| Clay Canvas | Two mugs and studio time | $30 |
| DEFY Extreme Air Sports | Two sets of glow passes for four | $182 |
| Dolce Caffe | Monetary donation | TBD |
| Famous Dave's | Gift basket | $50 |
| Flag Store Sign and Banner | Nevada gift basket | $80 |
| Fleischmann Planetarium | Family pass | $50 |
| Great Basin Brewing Co. | Gift card, pint glass and two free pints card | $100 |
| Great Reno Balloon Race | Two jackets and two posters | $124 |
| Grocery Outlet | Gift card | $50 |
| Home Depot | Homeowner's tool set | $48 |
| Home Means Nevada | Gift card, stickers and two t-shirts | $100 |
| John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art | Two Phyllis Shafer books | $140 |
| Johnny's Ristorante Italiano | Gift card | $75 |
| Juicy's Giant Hamburgers | Lunch or dinner for two | $25 |
| Junkee Clothing Exchange and Antique Mall | TBD | TBD |
| Kersey Family | Monetary donation | TBD |
| Kimmie Candy | $50 gift basket | $50 |
| Kitty Dame | Handmade scarf, coasters and pot holders | TBD |
| La Cucina | Gift card | $75 |
| Let's Roam |
(Two) Family Scavenger Hunt 10 Pack ($70 value each)
(Two) Date Night Scavenger Hunt 2 Pack ($50 value each)
(One) Virtual or In-Person Team Building Event For Up to 10 People, PLUS 20% off additional players ($525 value)
|
$765 |
| Liberty Food and Wine Exchange |
$50 gift card
|
$50 |
| Little Waldorf Saloon |
Two $20 gift cards
|
$40 |
| Linda Youel | Felted wall hanging | $65 |
| Mamma Celeste's Gastropub and Pizzeria | $50 gift card | $50 |
| Mill End Fabrics | $25 gift certificate | $25 |
| MOD Pizza | Gift card for five free pizzas or salads | $12 |
| Nevada Museum of Art | Four passes and a book | $160 |
| Nevada Wolf Shop | Apparel | TBD |
| Nothing Bundt Cakes | Gift card | $37 |
| Nothing To It Culinary Center | Gift certificate (Lunch for two) | $30 |
| Outback Steakhouse | $20 tuck away cards | $20 |
| Peppermill Resort Spa Casino | $250 gift card | $250 |
| Pietro's Famiglia Ristorante Italiano | $30 gift card | $30 |
| PJ & CO. Restaurant and Saloon | Breakfast, lunch or dinner for two | $50 |
| Pub 'n Sub | Gift certificate | $50 |
| Reno Aces | Two grab bags and two tickets | TBD |
| Reno Homebrewer | Gift certificate | TBD |
| Rick's Pizza | Three $20 gift cards | $60 |
| Safeway | $50 gift card | $50 |
| SCHEELS | $100 gift card | $100 |
| Shel Neal | Hand-woven basket | $120 |
| Sparks Florist | $50 gift card | $50 |
| Squeeze In | Four $25 gift certificates and monetary donation | $100 |
| Target | $50 gift card | $50 |
| Total Wine | Private wine class for 20 | $600 |
| Trader Joe's | Gift bag | Variable |
| Vondra Family Chiropractic | Monetary donation | $250 |
| Walden's Coffee House | Gift basket | $50 |