On Oct. 18, The Roost Lounge will present "Pretty in Pink," a dinner show benefiting Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center Foundation for Breast and Prostate Cancer. The event will include a three-course dinner from Trilussa; a custom bra, jockstrap and dessert auction; and a performance from local chanteuse Keisha D.
Seating for dinner is at 5 p.m., and the show will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Proceeds from the custom bra, jockstrap and dessert auctions will benefit Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center Foundation.
The auction rules are simple: All decorated bras or jockstraps are to be decorated by the donor and must be delivered on a hanger to The Roost no later than noon on Oct. 18. Any lights for decor must be battery operated.
The first place winner will
receive $100 in cash and a $50 Roost card. Second Place will get $50 in cash and a $50 Roost card. Third place will receive a $50 Roost card.
Desserts for the dessert auction should be delivered to The Roost Lounge no later than 5 p.m. on Oct. 18.
To reserve your spot, visit theroostcc.com. Online reservations close at 2 p.m. on the day of the show. After that time, patrons should call The Roost at 760-507-8495 to inquire about seating availability.
"The Roost Lounge has always been more than a place to gather," owner Jeff McDonald told The Desert Sun. "Our guests and staff care deeply about this community, and their generosity has made fundraising such a meaningful part of what we do.
"We’re proud to support the Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center and the care it provides to our neighbors facing cancer. This benefit is one more way for us to come together and give back."
About Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center
Whether you or someone you care about is a cancer patient, the journey from diagnosis through treatment and recovery is filled with many questions. The Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center offers guidance, support and understanding to help patients and loved ones cope every step of the way. The center’s mission is to deliver integrated, university-level cancer care utilizing technology and innovation combined with personalized quality care from highly trained experts in the field. Learn more at eisenhowerhealth.org/services/oncology.
About The Roost Lounge
Through The Roost Foundation, the bar supports various nonprofits and charities in the region. Donations from patrons directly benefit organizations addressing health care, education and more. In addition, funds will go towards The Roost Scholarship, which provides financial aid to individuals seeking education that may not have the means to cover their expenses.
These philanthropic efforts transform the bar into a hub for positive change, proving that inclusivity and compassion can extend far beyond the dance floor. To learn more, visit theroostcc.com.
As philanthropy editor at The Desert Sun, Winston Gieseke writes about nonprofits, fundraising and locals who give back. Reach him at winston.gieseke@desertsun.com.
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