Dempster Family Foundation's third annual Casino Night fundraiser is coming up on May 9th!

The Ryan and Jenny Dempster Family Foundation will hold it's third annual Casino Night fundraiser this Wednesday, May 9th at the Palmer House Hilton located at 17 East Monroe Street in downtown Chicago.

Chicagoan John Vincent and “American Idol” finalist Crystal Bowersox are set to entertain the crowd and Ryan has invited all of his Cubs teammates and friends to the event.  The night will include a wide variety of delicious food and spirits and there will also be a live and silent auction which will include items such as:

* Authentic baseball autographed by both baseball legends Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig.
* Ryder Cup Golf Tournament Package
* Fergie Jenkins & Ryan Dempster Autographed Authentic Stadium Seat
* 2011-2012 Chicago Blackhawks Team Signed Stick
*Albert Pujols Autographed Baseball
* Don Mattingly Autographed Baseball Bat
*Autographed Ryan Dempster Authentic Chicago Cubs Jersey
* Sammy Sosa Autographed Baseball
* Ernie Banks Autographed Jersey
* Behind the Scenes Experience at MLB Network
* “Man Cave” Electronics Package from Abt Electronics
* Giovanni Clothes, Inc., Custom-Made Zegma Suit
*Autographed and Framed Cubs Hall of Fame Legends Poster
* Chicago Cubs Honorary Bat Boy for a Day Experience

The Dempster family during the 2011 Casino Night fundraiser

Here's a link to photos of last year's Casino Night event.  Tickets can be purchased and auction items can be viewed using this link.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Ryan and Jenny Dempster Family Foundation in their fight against 22q (also known as DiGeorge Syndrome).  Dempster’s daughter Riley has DiGeorge syndrome, which is a chromosome abnormality that can cause a wide range of health and developmental issues. Since its inception in January 2010, the foundation has raised more than $1.1 million.