Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County to host 8th Annual Casino Royale Poker Tournament, raising funds to match youth with life-changing mentor

Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County will be hosting its 8th Annual Casino Royale Poker Tournament on February 2nd, 2024, at 5:30 pm PST, hosted at The University Club atop Symphony Towers.

January 24th, 2024: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County (BBBS of SDC) will kick off the year by hosting its first fundraiser of 2024, the 8th Annual Casino Royale Poker Tournament. Historically, the tournament has raised an average of $50,000, helping support the development of “Big” and “Little” mentoring matches in San Diego County.

The event is well recognized in the community as a signature fundraising event bringing together influential businesses and individuals to go ‘all in’ for BBBS youth mentoring. Participants will enjoy fabulous food and drinks and engage in Texas Hold ‘Em until a final winner is declared. Meanwhile, spectators can enjoy the competition and participate in blackjack and craps.

"The University Club, overlooking our beautiful city of San Diego, will serve as the perfect backdrop for an evening filled with excitement, camaraderie, and the shared commitment to making a difference,” said Tina Rose, CEO & President of BBBS of SDC. “The success of this event directly translates into creating positive mentoring experiences that empower young lives and contribute to a stronger, more connected and caring San Diego County.”

The event is organized by longtime BBBS Board Member, James Langley (of Empress Investments) facilitating an outstanding collaboration between local businesses and the community at large. This year, the event will feature exciting opportunity prizes including:?

• In-Home Private Chef Dinner for 10!
• Signed Boxing Gloves by World Champion Boxer Andy Ruiz Jr.?
• Exotic Car + Dining Experience???
• Hotel and Golf Foursome Stay + Play Experience?
• Personal International Wine Sampling?
• and more!

Sitting on the 34th floor of one of San Diego’s tallest buildings with stunning views of the downtown skyline, it's the perfect setting for a night of poker and great company for an important cause. Please join us for a night to remember all while supporting one-to-one mentoring for kids right here in San Diego County. For more information please visit, https://www.sdbigs.org/poker

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County

Founded in 1904 nationally and in 1961 locally, Big Brothers Big Sisters is the largest and most experienced youth mentoring organization in the United States. The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Big Brothers Big Sisters’ evidence-based approach is designed to create positive youth outcomes, including educational success, avoidance of risky behaviors, higher aspirations, greater confidence, and improved relationships. Big Brothers Big Sisters has 230+ local agencies serving more than 5,000 communities across all 50 states.

Learn how you can positively impact a child’s life, volunteer, or donate today at www.SDBigs.org, or call (858) 536-4900.

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