Bras for Breast Cancer Fundraiser a Huge Success

th Annual “Bras for Breast Cancer” Fundraiser took place on Thursday, November 3^rdand was a huge success, besting all previous years’ donations. Riverwalk Casino Hotel collected 15,694 bras from across the country and even some from Scotland!  Having pledged to donate $1 to the American Cancer Society for every bra collected, Riverwalk presented the organization with a check totaling $18,694, which also included a private contribution from a donor in Riverwalk Casino’s corporate office.  The bras were strung across the Old Highway 80 Mississippi River Bridge, with a special section featuring fabulously decorated bras, and Riverwalk is proud to announce that this year’s event raised $6,000 more than the 2010 fundraiser. “We are thrilled with the outpouring of support for this year’s fundraiser – there were enough bras to stretch across the Mississippi River and back three times!” says Ginny Tzotzolas, Riverwalk’s marketing director.  “Since the inception of this event, we’ve donated nearly $50,000 to the American Cancer Society for the fight against breast cancer and appreciate so much the continued participation of our community and friends – joining together to make a difference is really what it’s all about.” Mississippi’s most exciting land-based casino destination, Riverwalk Casino Hotel is located along the banks of the Mississippi River in historic Vicksburg and offers the best in gaming, delicious dining choices and beautiful hotel rooms, many with lovely views of the River.  With over 27,000 square feet of gaming and dining space, Riverwalk is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year and employs over 400 people.  Visit us at www.riverwalkvicksburg.com and become a fan at www.facebook.com/riverwalkvicksburg. [gallery link="file"]]]]]> ]]>