Community Care Northumberland (CCN) has announced that its first-ever Casino Royale fundraiser earlier this month raised $39,886 for local programs and services across Northumberland County.
Held on February 12 at the historic Capitol Theatre in Port Hope, the Vegas-inspired evening transformed the venue into a high-energy fun-money casino complete with live entertainment, classic table games, and food.
“Our first-ever Casino Royale fundraiser was an incredible night for Community Care Northumberland,” said CCN CEO Jordan Prosper in a statement, thanking the event committee, staff, volunteers, sponsors, and attendees. “We couldn’t have done it without you.”
All proceeds from the event will directly support CCN’s core services, including nutrition programs, transportation, in-home support, wraparound services, wellness programs, and hospice care.
The organization says the funds raised at the event will help ensure individuals and families across Northumberland County continue to receive compassionate and reliable care close to home.
The Capitol Theatre was reimagined as a dazzling casino space, where guests tried their luck at games of chance including blackjack, roulette, Texas Hold ‘Em, and Crown and Anchor while enjoying live performances.
The evening began with a stage show emceed by well-known Port Hope resident Sean Carthew, who channelled both Elvis Presley and James Bond.
Mentalist Lukas Stark performed mind-bending magic, and Yury of Viva Cabaret closed the show with a quick-change performance featuring pop icons including Britney Spears, Celine Dion, and Tina Turner.
During the show, two anonymous donations were announced, contributing a combined $12,500 toward the evening’s fundraising total. Following the performances, the casino floor officially opened for guests to play, mingle, and celebrate in support of CCN’s work.
CCN credited its sponsors for helping make the inaugural event possible, including the Capitol Theatre as venue sponsor, The El P as food sponsor, the Ryan Huffman Foundation as full house sponsor, and Elaine and Mark Azzopardi as cocktail sponsor.
High roller sponsors included Anne Butwell Real Estate and Ontario Power Generation through its Power for Change Project and Empowerment Grant program, which supports grassroots initiatives in communities where the company operates.
CCN said the success of Casino Royale will help strengthen the well-being of the community “one program, one service, and one neighbour at a time.”
