The “Steaks” Will Be High at GiGi's Playhouse Rochester First Ever Meat Raffle Fundraiser
Sat. Oct 30, 2021 at 6:30 PM at VFW Fairport — Tickets On Sale Now
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 7, 2021—GiGi's Playhouse Rochester, a nonprofit Down syndrome achievement center, is hosting its first ever Meat Raffle at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 30 at the VFW Post 8495, 300 Macedon Center Rd., Fairport, NY.
The Meat Raffle will allow guests to bid on restaurant-quality cuts of meat. Guests are encouraged to bring their own cooler, to safely store their meat, and to bring beverages and food to enjoy. There is an open bar, but no food service.
Individual tickets are $20 and a table of 10 people is $175. Guests may purchase tickets online by visiting: gigisplayhouse.org/rochester/meat-raffle or by calling (585) 563-7487.
Attendees can expect a casual, fun setting with a variety of meat to bid on, including steak, ham, turkey, bacon, sausage, and much more. Organizers welcome attendees to dress up in costumes to celebrate Halloween season.
The raffle runs eight rounds with multiple spins per round. The first spin (round) is at 7 p.m. and the final spin will occur around 10 p.m. All bidding is done in person and cash only.
Lynn Incardona, founder of Fun Meat Raffles, will emcee the event.
GiGi's goal is to raise $10,000 from the event.
"We are so exciting to announce this one-of-a-kind event that is new to the Rochester area," said Kim Guerrieri, GiGi's Playhouse Rochester vice president. "We're looking forward to getting together in a fun and unique way to raise awareness and funds to help sustain all of the free programming GiGi's provides to our families we support. After I attended a meat raffle in Buffalo, I just knew that we had to bring one to our area. We can't wait for the thrill it's sure to bring when the 'steaks' are high!"
Companies interested in sponsorships may contact: Donna Rush drush@gigisplayhouse.org (585) 563-7487.
About GiGi's Playhouse Rochester
GiGi’s Playhouse Rochester is a non-profit organization that serves people with Down syndrome from prenatal diagnosis to adulthood focusing on achievement, belief and confidence. Open since April 2017, it is part of GiGi's Playhouse network of 53 Down Syndrome Achievement Centers and growing across the United States and Mexico — the only network of its kind that provides free, life-changing therapeutic, educational and career training programs for 30,000+ individuals of all ages.
Through free programs and the Generation G Campaign for global acceptance, GiGi’s helps maximize opportunities for daily achievement and lasting acceptance. The program helps advance a vital social impact goal by showing the world what individuals with Down syndrome are capable of achieving as students, co-workers, volunteers, friends, and valued members of their communities.
For more information about free programs, volunteerism, impact partnerships, events, and the many ways to support GiGi's Playhouse Rochester families visit: gigisplayhouse.org/rochester.