Elmhurst Children’s Assistance Foundation will host its second annual Casino Night fund-raiser on Saturday, Feb. 19. ECAF Casino Night includes fun play casino gaming, for entertainment purposes only, with blackjack, craps, roulette and poker, along with many fun surprises. Tickets are $85 per person. The ticket price includes an open bar, appetizers, desserts and entertainment.
Doors open at 7 p.m. and casino gaming is from 8 until 11 p.m. at Diplomat West Banquet Hall, 681 W. North Ave., Elmhurst.
"Last year, over 375 people attended the ECAF Casino Night and had a great time supporting this community charity, which helps care for local families," ECAF President Steve Weatherford said. "With the backing of the community, we’re anticipating 500 people will attend this year’s event."
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Ticket holders can win an Apple iPad by providing an e-mail address on the back of their ticket. The winner will be notified only via e-mail.
"We are looking forward to creating a fun night out for people, as well as bring an awareness of ECAF to those in need and to those who’d like to help, in our community," ECAF Vice President Steve Rhea said.
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ECAF assists families who have a connection to, or reside in Elmhurst, and have a child impacted by a serious medical or disabling condition. Through the community’s generosity, ECAF is able to provide these children with financial assistance and to let their families know they are not alone.
All names and information provided by families in need is kept confidential.
ECAF is seeking sponsors at three different levels: Queen sponsorship ($500) includes two tickets to the event, King sponsorship ($1,000) includes four tickets, and Ace sponsorship ($2,500) includes six tickets. ECAF is also seeking donations for raffle prizes and Chinese raffle items.
For additional information regarding sponsorships or donating prizes, call Steve Rhea at (630) 776-1604.
Tickets may be purchased at Elmhurst Camera Photo Boutique, 535 Spring Road, or at Serene Teaz, 108 West Park. Tickets are also available by calling Rhea.
