Fundraising gala

20th Annual Fischer-carr memorial birthday bash

THEME: bAD LUCK NEVER FELT SO GOOD.

A FRIDAY THE 13TH CASINO NIGHT FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

St. Petersburg Coliseum (map)

Friday, March 13, 2026 (6pm - 10pm)

To Benefit the Fischer-Carr Scholarship Program

Presented by the St. Petersburg Kiwanis Club in association with The Pinellas Education Foundation. This fun and worthy event returns in 2026 as we gamble and party the night away to help deserving students plan and achieve their college dreams with a Take Stock in Children scholarship of free college tuition!

The Coliseum will be transformed into a first-class gaming palace. Get ready to use your gala money to play:

Poker

Blackjack

Roulette

Craps

Whether you are a gambling novice or an experienced shark, a professional MC, dealers and pit bosses will be there to help everyone enjoy their gaming. You will spend your winnings to buy opportunity tickets for exciting prizes. There will also be a live auction at the end of the evening for high valued items. Live band and photo opportunities with real, live Las Vegas Showgirls all night!

Dinner will be provided at various food stations.

And of course, a cash bar will be available ALL NIGHT!

Can’t make it to the event? Donate Online!

Sponsorship & Ticket Options

Select your option below and purchase online. For questions regarding sponsorships or offline payment options, please call Bob Byelick @ 727.439.3262 or fill out our Contact Form and we will get back to you in a timely manner.

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