37th Annual Connecticut Cancer Foundation Celebrity Dinner & Memorabilia Auction Returns to Mohegan Sun

37th Annual Connecticut Cancer Foundation Celebrity Dinner & Memorabilia Auction Returns to Mohegan Sun

“WIN” Against Cancer Dinner hosted by Michael Kay includes appearances by Wade Boggs, Tino Martinez, Bret Saberhagen and John Smoltz

UNCASVILLE, CT (February 6, 2025) – The Connecticut Cancer Foundation (CCF) has scheduled its annual fundraising gala dinner, the 2025 Celebrity Dinner and Memorabilia Auction for Friday, February 21st in the Uncas Ballroom at Mohegan Sun. Starting at 5:30pm, this year’s “WIN” Dinner will once again highlight CCF’s connection to baseball featuring Hall of Famer, Cy Young Award Winner & 8x All-Star John Smoltz, Hall of Famer, 12x All-Star, 2x Gold Glove & 8x Silver Slugger Wade Boggs, 2x All-Star & 4x World Series Champion Tino Martinez and 2x Cy Young Winner, and 1985 World Series MVP & 3x All-Star Bret Saberhagen! Emcee Michael Kay, of the YES Network & ESPN Radio and voice of the NY Yankees will add his flair and baseball expertise to the SPECTACULAR Sports Program.

Sponsorship Opportunities are available along with individual tickets starting at $1000.

About Connecticut Cancer Foundation (CCF)

CCFwas founded in 1987 by Connecticut native John Ellis, a former catcher for the New York Yankees and his wife Jane to financially assist Connecticut cancer patients and their families and fund cancer research. For the past 38 years, through its CT Cancer Patient Assistance Program, CCFhas granted over $8.9 million to more than 10,500 Connecticut families dealing with the financial hardship that often follows a cancer diagnosis. In addition, CCFhas granted more than $3 million to support ongoing cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

NO ONE PLANS FOR CANCER! Here at CCF, we believe that no one should have to worry about a roof over their heads, lights on and food on the table while battling cancer. CCF aids with everyday living expenses, rent/mortgage payments, utilities, medical co-pays, food, medications and more. This financial assistance helps patients maintain their dignity and lessens the stress that may inhibit their treatment and recovery.

For more information, please visit the website:  www.ctcancerfoundation.org or call the CCF Office at 860-388-0788.

ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN 

Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic Southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, two distinct convention centers, an expo center, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube

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ESPN’S ‘The Michael Kay Show’ Returns to Mohegan Sun for a Live Broadcast as part of the 33rd Annual CT Cancer Foundation Celebrity Dinner & Auction

Special on-air guests to include MLB pitchers Adam Ottavino & Nathan Eovaldi as well as Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment Regional President, Ray Pineault

WHAT: Join us at Mohegan Sun on Friday, February 7th when New York City’s #1 radio show, The Michael Kay Show (98.7 ESPN NY & airs on the YES network) will be broadcasting live from the Wolf Den in Casino of the Earth.

WHEN/WHERE: Friday, February 7th, 3:00pm to 6:30pm in the Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun.

IN DETAIL: Get the scoop on the latest New York sports headlines and more when 98.7 ESPN New York’s The Michael Kay Show with Michael Kay, Don La Greca and Peter Rosenberg broadcasts live from the Wolf Den! Catch up on all the latest sports talk on Friday, February 7th beginning at 3:00pm. This special radio broadcast at Mohegan Sun is in support of and occurs just before the 33rd Annual Connecticut Cancer Foundation Celebrity Dinner and Memorabilia Auction, taking place in the Uncas Ballroom. For more info on registration and how to contribute, visit: ctcancerfoundation.org

Currently, special on-air interview guests for The Michel Kay Show broadcast will include Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) Regional President, Ray Pineault at 3:10pm, New York Yankees relief pitcher, Adam Ottavino at 4:00pm and Boston Red Sox pitcher,  Nathan Eovaldi, who was tremendous in the 2018 post-season, at 4:30pm.

ABOUT THE CONNECTICUT CANCER FOUNDATION

Connecticut Cancer Foundation (CCF) was founded in 1987 by John Ellis, former catcher for the NY Yankees and cancer survivor, to financially assist CT cancer patients and their families and fund cancer research.  For the past 33 years, CCF has granted more than $6.1 million to over 7000 CT cancer patients for critical everyday living expenses and $2.2 million to cancer research.   CCF is a 501(c)(3) organization.

ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN

Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States.  Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 80 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.

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