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11/04/2008 Archived Entry: "Richie Parillo Presents $10K Each to Boys & Girls Clubs of N.W. Indiana & Chicago!"
Richie Parillo Presents $10K Each to Boys & Girls Clubs of N.W. Indiana & Chicago!
Press Release
Pictured from left to right: Harry Vande Velde, VP Development B&G Clubs Chicago, McDermott, Parrillo, Rick Mazer, GM Horseshoe Casino and Lincoln Ellis, CEO B&G Clubs NWI.
HAMMOND, Ind. -- On Monday, Mayor Thomas McDermott of Hammond was on hand as Richie Parrillo Jr. presented a $10,000 donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana and another $10,000 donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago. Parrillo promotes “Double Down,” a night of championship boxing, on November 21st at Horseshoe Casino in Hammond.
In addition to Monday's donations, a portion of the proceeds from "Double Down" will benefit both Clubs.
"I'm looking forward to bringing more boxing events to Horseshoe's world class casino here in Hammond and I thank Mayor McDermott for his support," Parrillo said. "It's my privilege to be able to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of this community."
Tickets: www.TheVenue-Chicago.com.
