Over 100 items were available  for the silent auction

The Big Cat Casino Adventure Fundraiser ends with the cats as the big winners.

On November 11th, friends and supporters of the Central Florida Animal Reserve (CFAR) gathered at the Radisson Resort at Port Canaveral for the first-ever Big Cat Casino Adventure.  The fundraiser was held for the benefit of the  lions, tigers, leopards, and cougars in residence at CFAR.  Over 163 tickets were sold for the event, grossing over $17,000 and making this one of the most successful fundraisers for the organization.

Guests were treated to a fantastic sit-down lunch catered by the Radisson.  Presentations by CFAR staff gave everyone a new appreciation for the plight of big cats both abroad and at home.  The highlight of the day was the open casino.  People pitted their skills with play money against the odds to see who could come up with big money.  The top winners were treated to a fantastic array of prizes including Cruises, vacation trips, and luxury get-aways.

The play money was plentiful, as was the fun.

"The real winners here are the cats," says Dr. Tom Blue, longtime supporter and President of the organization.  "It is great to have such tremendous support and positive energy for such deserving beings.

A silent auction featuring over 100 items donated for the event had something for everyone.

"I've never seen such an impressive spread," said one reveler.  "This is truly fantastic!"

The Central Florida Animal Reserve is a non-profit 501(3)c dedicated to the maintenance and care of over 60 big cats, including lions, tigers, leopards, and cougars.  This all-volunteer organization survives entirely off the donations and goodwill of its supporters and sponsors.

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