NEWTOWN, PA — Casino Night, the largest fundraiser of the year for the Kin Wellness and Support Center in Buckingham, will bring a night of gaming and fundraising to the Bucks County Community College in Newtown on Saturday.
The event will unfold between 6 and 10 p.m. inside the Linksz Pavilion, where patrons will find more than 30 gaming tables featuring craps, Blackjack, Texas Hold 'em, and more.
In addition to the games, the evening will include a chance to win more than 50 casino prizes, raffle and silent auction items. Among the prizes will be four vacation home getaways, flat-screen TVs, jewelry, Sixer tickets, a wheel barrel of booze, tickets to the Flyers and New Jersey Devils, five different golf tours, spa essentials, and lots more.
Catering for the evening will be provided by Thyme and Plate and Spuddy Buddy Gourmet Fry Factory. Cocktails, wine and beer will also be available.
(Photo by Garrett Ros)
(Photo by Garrett Ros)
Tickets are $75, which includes admission to the casino and $50 in starter chips. Entry is limited to adults 21 years and older.
Proceeds will benefit Bucks County cancer patients and their caregivers through its support of the Kin Wellness and Support Center.
"Kin Casino Night is about much more than putting together a successful fundraiser. It's about knowing that there are people in our own community who may suddenly find themselves facing a cancer diagnosis, an incredibly difficult journey, and circumstances they never expected," said event organizer Renee Lumio.
"I want to be able to do something, even in a small way, to help those individuals and families when they need it most. That's what motivates me to volunteer my time and continue doing this year after year."
She continued, "Although I may help lead the effort, this is certainly not a one-person accomplishment. I am fortunate to have an amazing team of people who each bring something different to the table. Everyone contributes their time, talents, connections, and ideas, and it truly takes all of us working together to make this night the success it has become. I couldn't do it without them, and I am incredibly grateful for the people who share the same passion for making a difference."
She added, "At the end of the day, the countless hours and hard work are worth it when we know we're helping someone who may be going through one of the most difficult times in their life. That's the reason I do it, and what keeps me coming back."
Since its founding five years ago, Kin Wellness and Support Center has provided more than 10,000 free services to cancer patients and their caregivers in Bucks County, said Keith Fenimore, the co-founder and director of Kin.
"We see between 100 and 125 people weekly and have over 56 practitioners and instructors providing care to our guests," said Fenimore. "We support the patient, the caregiver, and our local oncology healthcare workers. The only way we can continue the good work we do is by raising funds and hosting amazing events like Casino Night. We are indebted to Renee and her entire team of volunteers and hope the community shows up and attends this once a year event. There's no place like Kin!"
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