Non-Profit 'Cure Rare Disease' Holds Casino Night Fundraiser

BRANFORD, CT —Cure Rare Disease, a nonprofit biotechnology research organization on a mission to develop precision medicine for rare diseases, is hosting a casino night fundraiser on Friday, April 8 at The Woodwinds in Branford.

The “Casino Night & Cocktails at the Speakeasy Retro Event” will feature casino games, food and drinks, and live music. All dollars won by the house will support Cure Rare Disease’s work to develop advanced modalities for individuals living with ultra-rare diseases. The event was organized by Cure Rare Disease board member and Branford resident Stephanie Herzog.

“The entire team at Cure Rare Disease is so excited to host this fun and engaging casino night fundraiser to support our work to treat and cure rare, fatal diseases,” said Rich Horgan, founder and president of Cure Rare Disease. “While we wish all of the attendees luck, we’re hoping for a strong showing from the house!”

Tickets and sponsorship packages range from $95 to $5,000. For more information, visit Cure Rare Disease’s eventbrite or on the website, here.

About Cure Rare Disease

Cure Rare Disease, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Boston, is transforming possibilities for people with rare diseases by developing customized therapeutics in time to save lives. Through a collaborative community of forward-thinking families, patients, scientists and supporters, Cure Rare Disease has enabled an ecosystem of innovation and discovery to overcome the obstacles inherent in existing models of medicine and to expedite individualized genetic corrections from clinical research to cure. Learn more at www.cureraredisease.org.