I was honored to attend the EnormousNorm-A-Thon this past Sunday
afternoon with Kid Cary for Norman Kaye. Norman, a legendary entertainer, entrepreneur, Nevada Poet
Laureate,
humanitarian, and founding member of the
Mary Kaye Trio was in need of assistance with his mounting health care costs. Many of his friends came together to assist Norman
in this time of need.
For those
of you who do not remember, the Mary Kaye Trio was significant in bringing the “lounge scene” to Las
Vegas. Most of the headliners performing around town in those days would catch the Trio from midnight until
dawn, and they quickly became the hottest ticket in late night Vegas. Where ever
they performed, it was
standing room only. The Trio consisted of Frank Ross, Norman and the
trio's namesake Mary Kaye, Norman's sister.
My husband
Frank and I met Norman in 1975 when Frank coached Richard, Norman’s son’s Pop
Warner Football team. At that time Norman was "THE" real estate guru in Vegas and
ran the extremely successful real estate company Norman Kaye Realty.
It was
wonderful seeing Norman in grand spirits!
One thing that has not changed since I’ve known him, is his warm and giving
spirit. He is loved by many, which was apparent by the huge showing of both star
performers and attendees.
Huge Kudos to
the many individuals that assisted in putting on this ENORMOUSLY successful
event, with every dollar raised going directly to Norman, also, kudos to The
Orleans who was kind enough to furnish the showroom and the many other
necessities needed to put on such a large event.
Reported by Norm Clarke:
That Enormous
Norm-a-thon benefit for Mary Kaye Trio co-founder Norman Kaye
raised almost $20,000, thanks to the 34 entertainers who put on a
memorable show for 700 at The Orleans. Kaye, the last surviving member
of the legendary lounge group, recently suffered a stroke and faces some
serious financial issues. The Orleans picked up the tab for more than
$10,000 in costs...
Take care and be
well Norman, we all love you!
Below are just a few photos
of some
old and new friends we ran into there and a film from Kid Cary
Amie Jo Greer,
Sammy Shore and Marleen
Sammy Shore and Kathleen Dunbar
Chick Hughes
and Linda Angeline
Marleen and Lonnie Hammergren
Charlie
Callas, Chick Hughes and Sammy Shore
Michaelina
Bellamy, Big Al Bjorklund and Arleen Gibson
Linda November, Sammy Shore, Michaelina
Bellamy and Charlie Callas
Photos courtesy of Kid Cary and Chick
Hughes
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