The Mission Behind Casino Raphael:

Formerly known as the 10K Raffle – March 21, 2026

We’ve had many incredible years supporting our amazing teachers and the continued growth of Saint Raphael’s School—and 2026 will be the best yet!

What’s New and Exciting?

Casino Raphael will be an unforgettable evening featuring:

Delicious catering by Medford’s own Simple Fare
Top-notch cash bar
DJ K-Wil returning to keep the energy high
Casino games where chips convert into raffle tickets for amazing prizes donated by our community
The classic $10K raffle (separate, $100 per ticket which includes entry)

Why We Celebrate

Throughout the night, you’ll see the mission, vision, and outstanding work of our students and teachers on display. We aim high—just like the high standards our educators set for every student at Saint Raphael’s.

Registration Details

Entry Fee: $25 per registrant
Early Registration: Helps us plan for premium catering and entertainment
Special Offer: Buy a $100 raffle ticket for the $10,000 grand prize and your entry fee is included!

Join Us for a Premier Event

Celebrate an incredible community guided by Saint Raphael’s mission:
To share the courage, humility, and charity of Christ for years to come.

Have a prize to donate or want to sponsor a table?
📧 Email Mike Kelly, Business Manager at mkelly@straphaelparishschool.org

Sponsorship Levels

We deeply appreciate your support! Your generosity will be recognized at the event:

Platinum (02155 Sponsor) – $5,000
Golden Eye (516 High Sponsor) – $2,500
Silver Sleuth (1960 Sponsor) – $1,000
Bronze Special Agent (Angels) – $500

FAQ

Q: Why an entry fee this year?
A: The cost per participant exceeds $75 for food, décor, and entertainment. The $25 fee helps offset costs and early registration aids planning.

Event Highlights

$10,000 Grand Prize Raffle
Casino chips convert to raffle tickets for amazing prizes
Live & silent auctions
Professional DJ entertainment
Premium catering & cash bar
Casino tables: Blackjack, Texas Hold ’Em, Roulette, Craps

Q: Do I need to gamble to enjoy the event?
A: Absolutely not! Enjoy food, entertainment, and raffles without playing casino games.

Q: Any real money gambling?
A: No—chips convert to raffle tickets for prizes.

Q: Silent or live auction?
A: Both! Fun ways to support teachers and capital projects for the school.

Q: Texas Hold ’Em format?
A: 30-minute Sit-and-Go turbo tournament. Unlimited rebuys for first 10 minutes. Blinds increase every 5 minutes. Winner-take-all or keep remaining chips at 30-minute mark. New game every 30 minutes.

Q: Why does Givebutter ask for a "tip" when checking out?

A: Givebutter lets nonprofits use its platform for free by inviting donors to leave a voluntary tip. When donors tip, Saint Raphael avoids a 3% platform fee, so more of each donation goes to the school. Tips go to Givebutter, not Saint Raphael and are optional.

Legal Disclaimers

$10,000 raffle drawing: March 21
Excess proceeds benefit Saint Raphael Charitable Religious Education Development Trust
Minimum 150 tickets, maximum 600 tickets sold
IRS considers raffle prizes ordinary income
Raffle ticket purchase is not a charitable contribution
Mailing raffle tickets is prohibited by federal law

2026 - Casino Raphael