Coushatta Casino Resort Donates $10,115 from Fundraiser to Benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital

October 29, 2019

KINDER, LA––During September 2019, Coushatta Casino Resort associates participated in a fundraiser to benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and promote awareness of childhood cancer. Casino associates who wished to donate had the option to purchase specially designed t-shirts and wear as part of their uniform on designated days throughout the month.

Brittni Blankenship, Sr. Regional Development Representative for St. Jude’s, accepted the check from Coushatta Tribal Chairman David Sickey and Tribal Councilmembers Loretta Williams, Crystal Williams, Kevin Sickey and Jonathan Cernek. They were joined by Coushatta Casino Resort’s Tribal Development/Associate Engagement Manager Kristen Johnson, Director of Organizational Development Leigh Harris, and Special Casino Programs Coordinator Nakia Hutchins, whose son Haydn received treatment at St. Jude’s Hospital.

“These incredible consistent donations raised for St. Judes define new standards of selfless giving because they are directly saving the lives of our next generation,” said Tribal Chairman David Sickey. “Our Coushatta Casino Resort associates continue to honor us all by revealing the true wisdom and hospitality of our local community,”

Coushatta Casino Resort is located in Kinder, Louisiana on Highway 165 (I-10, exit 44), featuring three hotels and thousands of slots and table games including live poker, live bingo, off-track betting and a sportsbook. Call (800) 584-7263 or visit www.ccrla.com for more information.

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