How does this event help Striving for More?
Striving for More is committed to ensuring that children with cancer and their families receive quality emotional and spiritual support. Net proceeds from the Striving in the City Soiree go towards the programs that support the children that are currently being treated in the Triangle for cancer and their families.
How Do I Purchase Tickets?
- You can purchase tickets, in advance online, with your credit card.
- If you wish to pay by cash or check, you can email the Event Coordinator or call the Striving for More office at 919-339-1215.
- You can also purchase tickets, at the door at the event. We will accept MasterCard and Visa at the event.
Do I Receive Tickets In the Mail?
No, when you purchase tickets for the event through our registration system, you will be registered and your name will be on the list at the door.
How Should I Dress?
- Cocktail Chic
- Ladies: Dress or dress slacks with dressy blouse or top.
- Men: Dark or khaki trousers with jacket. Tie not required.
Where is Mirage Located?
Mirage is located at 400 North West Street, Raleigh. (Google Map/Get Directions)
Where do I park?
All guests may park in the Mirage parking lot which is situated on the north side of Mirage.
What does my event ticket include?
- Entrance to the event, which includes the following:
- Casino
- Silent auction
- Live auction
- Music provided by Mirage’s resident DJ, DJ Pauly D
- $100 in casino money
- One casino prize raffle ticket
- A solid brass childhood cancer awareness ribbon lapel pin
- Complimentary champagne cocktail
- Buffet featuring an assortment of Italian food and sushi
- Desserts
- Non-alcoholic beverages (alcohol can be purchased at the bar)
- Free parking in the Mirage parking lot
- Free coat/hat check
So if this is a casino night, is this real gambling?
No, this is not real gambling. This is how the casino works:
- Each guest receives $100 in casino money.
- Extra casino money can be purchased. The proceeds will benefit Striving for More.
- Casino money can be exchanged at any casino table for chips.
- The chips can be used at any of the tables “for betting”. (full list of tables in FAQ below)
- When the casino closes at 8:45pm, dealers exchange your winnings for casino prize raffle tickets.
- Casino prize raffle tickets can be used to enter the casino prize raffles.
- The more tickets you use to enter to win a specific prize, the greater your chances of winning the item.
What kind of casino tables will be there?
- Poker – No Limit Texas hold’em
- Craps
- Blackjack
- Roulette
Will I win real cash?
No. As explained above, chips can be exchanged for casino auction tickets which can then be used to bid on items at the casino auction table. The tickets will have two parts, you will keep one part and put the other in a box in front of the item you want to bid on. Casino auction items will be raffled off at 9:30. If you have multiple auction tickets, you can either bid on multiple items, or use multiple tickets to bid on individual items to increase your chances of winning.
How many prize raffle tickets will I get based on my casino winnings?
At the end of game play, the dealers will trade your chips and play money for raffle tickets. You will receive one raffle ticket for every $200 you trade in. Winnings will be rounded up to the next $200 increment. These tickets will be added to the ticket that every guest will automatically receive with their event ticket.
What is the minimum age?
The minimum age is 21.
Where do the proceeds go?
All of the net proceeds benefit Striving For More, Inc. , a non-profit organization that offers quality emotional, physical and spiritual support to children with cancer.
At Striving for More, our vision is a community where all children with cancer and their families receive emotional and spiritual support:
- beginning from the moment of diagnosis;
- regardless of where they receive treatment;
- regardless of their socioeconomic status or insurance coverage;
- and with seamless continuity and high quality.
Striving for More is dedicated to ensuring that children with cancer and their families receive quality emotional and spiritual support.
See how Striving For More began as a passionate movement from Diane Moore, who lost her 9 year old daughter, Colleen, to Osteosarcoma in 2008.
What is the agenda of the evening?
- 6:00 – 8:45 – Casino games, cocktails, buffet and dancing
- 6:00 – 8:30 – Silent auction items open for bidding
- 8:15 & 8:30 – Silent auction closes; dessert and coffee
- 8:55 – Live auction
- 9:45 – Casino Raffle Prize Drawing
- 10:00 – Event End
Do I have to be present to win?
Yes, you do.
Can I make a donation instead of attending?
Absolutely. Donations are welcome any time. To make your tax-deductible donation to Striving for More, please visit our donation page.
Can I sponsor the event?
Yes. There are a variety of sponsorship options available at the Striving in the City Sponsorship Opportunities page.
Can I volunteer at the event?
Yes. To volunteer for the event, please contact the Striving in the City Soiree event coordinator.
I can’t attend this event but I would love to get more involved. How can I do that?
We’re always looking for eager volunteers. To see a list of the ways you can get involved, please visit the Striving for More volunteer page.
How can I receive the Striving for More monthly newsletter?
You can sign up to receive our newsletter on the Striving for More community page. The newsletter is a great way to stay informed of future Striving for More events as well as to see how we are making a difference in the Triangle for kids with cancer and their families.
When is Wake County Spring Break
Wake County (Traditional Calendar) Spring Break is April 2 to April 6, 2012 (Link to Wake County School Calendars)
When is Easter this year?
April 8, 2012
