Jackalopes Assist in Raising $75,000 for Local Organization
Published on August 14, 2009 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Odessa Jackalopes News Release
(Odessa, TX) - Jackalopes players Sebastien Thinel, Phil Plante, and radio broadcaster, Brien Rea, served as "celebrity waiters" for the Casa de Amigos organization and their "Waiters Gone Wild" event on Thursday night. The event raised over $75,000 for the Casa de Amigos organization and their various charitable programs.
The sports themed event saw everyone involved wearing different costumes and sports jerseys for the evening as each waiter was responsible for raising tips to be donated to the Casa de Amigos organization. Waiters were creative in earning their tips, charging the attendees for serving their drinks, getting silverware, delivering food, even just sitting at the tables among other things.
"It was a fun night for everyone involved," said Thinel. "Everyone seemed to enjoy the event. Waiting the tables was pretty entertaining with everyone."
Along with the efforts of the celebrity waters, there were also items sold in live and silent auctions.
"Overall it was a great experience. We all knew it was for charity so everyone was willing to do their part, but it was also a lot of fun," added Plante.
The Casa de Amigos organization runs various programs in the areas of senior citizen, health, education and social services for the Midland community. Some of the specific items they coordinate are school supplies for students, English language classes for adults, cholesterol screening, and others.
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