Anticipation rises as Niagara Hospice event draws near

Niagara Hospice will hold the 24^th annual "Cocktails and CA$H" beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at Terry's Corners Volunteer Fire Co. (Chestnut Ridge Road in Gasport).

"Cocktails and CA$H" is presented by the Niagara Hospice board of directors. One ticketholder will win the grand prize of $5,000. Only 300 tickets will be sold.

"We look forward to this event each year," said Dr. James Shaw, and Niagara Hospice board treasurer. "The anticipation drawing up to the end of the evening when there are just three numbers left to be drawn makes for a fun night. There's something for everyone - all accompanied by a great meal catered by Donna Eick."

All proceeds of the event directly benefit the charitable work of Niagara Hospice.

Tickets are $100 and include dinner for two, drinks and one entry to win one of 13 different cash prizes of up to $5,000. Event coordinator Mandy Raff said winners need not be present to win a cash prize. The event also includes wine for every table by Black Willow Winery, a basket raffle, 50/50 splits and the Niagara Hospice "Wheel of Prizes." Additionally, someone will walk away with a diamond donated by George Fritz of Mills Jewelers.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on the events page at www.NiagaraHospice.org or by contacting Raff at 716-280-0766.

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