Casino Night In Bucks Co. Breaks Fundraising Record For Kin Wellness

NEWTOWN, PA – Casino Night drew close to 300 people on Saturday at the Bucks County Community College in Newtown, raising an astonishing $102,000 for the Kin Wellness Center in Buckingham.

“I’m beyond proud and deeply grateful for what we’ve accomplished together in just two short years with the annual Kin Casino fundraiser," said Renee Lumio, volunteer fundraising leader for Kin Casino Night. "We’ve grown from raising $10,000 to an incredible $102,000 this year — our highest total yet! None of this would be possible without the dedication, heart, and teamwork of an amazing committee that shares the same mission I do: to help others. I can’t wait to see what we’ll achieve next year!”

Throughout the evening, guests challenged the house at 27 different gaming tables while winning lavish prizes and gift baskets, including more than 70 casino prizes and silent auction items ranging from hot air balloon rides, to a VIP Flyers Experience, four separate vacation homes, jewelry, live edge hand-crafted wood tables, TVs and more than $20,000 worth of raffle items.

Kin Frank Larroso and Bill Lahr enjoy the evening. (photo by Jack Mehlbaum)

Beth Ann Hennegan reacts while playing Roulette. (Garrett Rosbach)

The Kin Casino Night sign. (Garrett Rosbach)

The evening was supported by in-kind donations and sponsorships from popular local businesses. Christou Catering served more than 3000 hors’ d’oeuvres. Up In The Air Balloons handled the décor, UPS Buckingham provided sponsor signage and Thompson Detail Center chipped in with yard signs. Custom cookies were offered compliments of Keystone Cookie Company and desserts were provided by Cramer’s Bakery. A fun 360 photo and video booth run by Jack Mehlbaum provided keepsake photos and videos. And the event was photographed by Garrett Rosbach.

OHM Fitness and LBK Design Build served as Title Sponsors. Other business sponsors included: Fairway Mortgage, Louise Williamson/Keller Williams, Buckingham-Holicong Valley Veterinary Center, HIP Group/Melissa Guttuso, Deana Corrigan/Compass RE, First National Bank of Newtown, Class Harlan Real Estate/Clint Polchan, Brendan Nolan/Joseph Litton, River Valley Properties, Village 2 Swim and Tennis Club, Kelly Thibeault Photography, Giovanni’s Fine Fashions, UPS Buckingham/New Hope, Up In The Air Balloons, Knights of Columbus (OLMC), Ellis Klein &Associates, DeLuca Homes, Massimino Building Corp., Christou Catering, Yardley Dermatology Associates, Williams Family Law, Griffiths Financial Services, Penn Wealth Planning, Lions Club of Doylestown, Cramer’s Bakery, Archetype Advisors, Birches of New Hope, YachtCFO, Sarah Peters Team, Grace Media Services, Stone Hill Contracting, Friends of Kristin Ortlieb Potts, Morgan Stanley, Rockwood Wealth Management, The Thompson Organization, Method Financial Planning, Tito’s Handemade Vodka and Rienzi Estate Vineyard & Winery.

“Our first casino night consisted of less than 10 tables and 50 people, with the help of Renee Lumio, our committee of volunteers and this awesome community, this event exceeded our expectations on every level. We are in awe of all of those who dedicated their time to ensure this event's success!" said the executive director and co-founder of Kin, Keith Fenimore.

For those interested in attending next year’s event, save the date for Saturday, November 7.