MANALAPAN, N.J., May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The New Jersey Chapter of the
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) will hold its Second Annual
Casino For a Cause event on Thursday, June 10, 2004 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at
The Crystal Plaza in Livingston, NJ.
The festive, red carpet fundraising event features a live and silent
auction as well as many top casino games including Texas Hold 'em Poker. A
sample of the prizes, auction items and awards include:
* $5,000 Shopping Spree at Neiman Marcus
* Custom- Made Manolo Blahnik Shoes
* Tickets to your favorite American Designer's show during NY's Fashion
Week
* Impossible-to-find sporting event tickets and one-of-a-kind autographed
sports memorabilia;
* Exclusive spa packages and premier golf outings; Trump National Golf
Club, Hamilton Farm Golf Club, Alpine, Baltusrol
* Original fine art and precious jewelry by top designers;
* Amazing, week-long vacation packages;
* Fabulous dinners at top restaurants;
* Plasma television and DVD player with video cassette recorder;
* Designer handbags and other accessories;
"Last year's event was amazingly successful, but this year's Casino Night
is already destined to be even bigger and better with incredible auction
items, additional casino games, and scrumptious food and desert -- all for a
worthy cause," said Hyla Tansky Weiss, co-chairperson of the event.
Co-chairperson Jill Friedfertig added, "I'm proud to be part of such a
wonderful and committed group striving to raise awareness and funds for
additional research, education and support for individuals in our communities
afflicted with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis."
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are unpredictable, inflammatory
diseases that attack the digestive system. There is no known cause or cure
for these often serious medical conditions.
The cost to attend the event is $200.00 per person which includes $2000 in
casino chips and one casino raffle ticket. Festive attire is required. A
full-service buffet and cocktails will be served. For more information or to
make a reservation, please contact CCFA-NJ at 732-786-9960.
About Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are inflammatory diseases that
attack the digestive system. Ulcerative colitis affects only the colon, while
Crohn's disease can occur in both the small intestine and the colon. Symptoms
may include persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain or cramps, rectal bleeding,
fever, and weight loss. Children with these diseases may experience delayed
growth and retarded sexual maturation. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
are unpredictable illnesses. Some patients are able to control their symptoms
with medications; others require frequent hospitalizations and surgery. CCFA
offers comprehensive information about the diseases on its Web site,
http://www.ccfa.org.
About the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA)
Founded in 1967, the mission of CCFA is to cure and prevent Crohn's
disease and ulcerative colitis through research, and to improve the quality of
life for children and adults affected by these digestive diseases through
education and support. Of the one million Americans who suffer from
Inflammatory Bowel Disease, approximately 100,000 are children under the age
of 18.
To date, CCFA has invested nearly $250 million in research, patient
education and support services. Chapters nationwide offer educational
seminars and support groups. Nearly 82 cents of every dollar the foundation
spends goes directly to research and education programs. CCFA consistently
meets the standards of organizations that monitor charities, such as the
Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance.
Event Contact:
Lori McLane
Director of Development, CCFA-NJ
732-786-9960
lmclane@ccfa.org
Media Contact:
Chris Faust
BreakThrough Communications on behalf of CCFA-NJ
973-364-8299
cfaust@breakthroughnow.com
SOURCE Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America
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Related links:
http://www.ccfa.org
CONTACT:
Event - Lori McLane, Director of Development,
CCFA-NJ, +1-732-786-9960, lmclane@ccfa.org, or Media: Chris
Faust, BreakThrough Communications on behalf of CCFA-NJ,
+1-973-364-8299, cfaust@breakthroughnow.com
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