Casino Night to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation

YOUNGSTOWN — The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, Northeast Ohio Region, Youngstown Office, announces the Third Annual Make-A-Wish Foundation Casino Night.

The event will take place from 6:30-11 p.m. March 20 at the Chevrolet Centre.

Proceeds from the evening will grant the wishes of local children battling life-threatening medical conditions. The Youngstown offices grant approximately 35 wishes a year for local children. Right now, 20 children are waiting to have their wishes granted.

The evening will include hors d’oeuvres, open bar, live music, gaming, a live auction and prizes. Professional gaming tables will be staffed by celebrity dealers such as Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini. Guests will be able to enjoy poker, blackjack, Texas Hold’em and other casino games. There will be no cash payouts from gaming; this is a for-fun only event.

Individual tickets are $65 and include $10 in gaming chips. Sponsorship opportunities and High Roller packages are available. Contact Danette Palmer at (330) 965-9085 or danettep@makeawishohio.org for more information.