Sponsors and Community Ignite Casino Night Success

For Immediate Release

Contact: Aleisha M. Garcia

Tel. 561-727-3450

Email: agarcia@mentorbig.org

Sponsors and Community Ignite Casino Night Success
Contributions to be Heralded in Helping Great Cause

October 15, 2012 (Palm Beach Gardens, FL)- Thanks to the generosity of the community, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach & Martin Counties (BBBS) was able to raise over $17,000 at their inaugural Casino Night on October 6, 2012, at BallenIsles Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens.  The event exceeded expectations thanks to the overwhelming support given by local patrons and businesses. 

During the night BBBS guests received 5,000 in FREE gaming chips, open bar, hors d’oeurves, a gourmet buffet dinner and a chance to win fantastic raffle prizes. Raffle prizes included gift certificates to various restaurants, jewelry and show tickets. Guests enjoyed playing classic casino games, such as Craps, Roulette, Black Jack, Texas Hold’em and Slot Machines.

BBBS would like to thank the 2012 Casino Night sponsors for their dedication to helping improve the lives of children in the local community. 2012 Sponsors Included:

·         Byer’s Autogroup

·         Northwood University

·         Mr. & Mrs. Jim Healy

·         Mr. & Mrs. Terence FitzGerald

·         Keiser University

·         BBBS Martin County Advisory Board

“It is the generosity of the community and businesses that allows our organization to continue improving the lives of local children,” said Bill Bee, President and CEO of BBBS.  “We would like to thank everyone who came out to support our inaugural event in Palm Beach Gardens.” 

All proceeds from Casino Night will go toward funding Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties’ programs.

Photo Caption: Photo Provided by Penny Sheltz- Gary Vonk, Stacey Brownlow, Delsa Bush, Bill Bee, Mary Healy and Ken Ringe at Casino Night on Saturday, October 6, 2012.

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties

BBBS provides children facing adversity aged 6-17 with volunteer mentors who serve as positive role models. Since 1986 the organization has provided mentors to children in Martin County and since July 2010 in Palm Beach County. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) recognized the Martin County organization in 2007 as one of the 35 best performing agencies-Business Leader Magazine ranked BBBS in 2009, 2010 and again in 2011 as one of the top 100 South Florida small businesses. Visit www.mentorbig.org to learn more.

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The Casino Gaming tables are provided for entertainment purposes only by Casino Party Nights, Florida, Inc, tel. 954-926-4219.  All Donations and proceeds go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin County.