Join us on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Cape Girardeau Elks Lodge for a fun-filled evening supporting our friend, Thai Rudd, in her fight against cancer.

Enjoy dinner, casino-style gaming, a silent auction, raffles, drinks, prizes, and a great night with friends—all while supporting Thai and her family.

On a mobile device - choose the dropdown box by FUND-A-NEED to purchase your tickets!

On a desktop - tickets are available in the left menu.

5:00 PM — Doors Open
Check in, grab a drink, browse the silent auction, purchase raffle tickets, and mingle before dinner.

5:45 PM — Dinner
Dinner will be served buffet-style following a brief welcome and prayer.

6:30–9:00 PM — Casino Night
Hit the tables for 2½ hours of casino-style fun! Play your favorite games, build your chip total, and turn your winnings into chances to win casino prizes. The silent auction, raffles, and bar will remain open throughout the evening.

9:00–9:30 PM — The Finale
We’ll wrap up the evening with raffle drawings, casino prize winners, silent auction results, and a final thank-you to everyone who helped make the night possible.

Come ready to eat, play, bid, win, and most importantly—show your support for Thai!

Please visit the menu on the left to purchase event tickets, purchase a corporate sponsorship, or view silent auction items. Silent auction bidding will be in person at the event. 

If you have questions or want to donate, please reach out to us via Facebook or through email at benefit4thai@gmail.com . 

Thank you to our corporate sponsors! There are still opportunities available if you are interested in sponsoring.