Never been to CTF's Roll for a Reason Gala? Here's what it is all about...

The Roll for a Reason Gala is our biggest, best, and most popular event throughout the year to help raise funds in support of our breakthrough dementia research. This year we are celebrating 10 years of this beloved Monte Carlo Casino themed evening and guests will once again have the opportunity to enjoy poker, blackjack, craps, roulette & slots; live, silent & basket raffle auction items; live magic, food, spirits, games of chance, music and more! This one-of-a-kind evening will be held at J. Verno Studios in Pittsburgh’s South Side on Saturday, November 2, 2024 and is an evening you won't forget... learn more about Pittsburgh's best casino themed event in the details below and we look forward to seeing you there!

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-Craps 

-Poker 

-Black jack

-Roulette

-Slot machines

Not a gambler? No problem, give cash quiz a try, our family friendly trivia game!

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Enjoy an open bar all evening long with specialty local liquors, heavy hors d'oeuvres, a carving station, and various themed food stations by Heavenly Cuisine Custom Catering.

All guests will also have access to a decadent  candy & dessert bar!

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There's an item for everyone, attendees & non-attendees alike, with exclusive in-person auctions as well as our online auction, featuring unique items available to all!

The online silent auction will open starting on Wednesday, October 30th and will close Sunday, November 3rd!

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Get ready to experience exclusive magic shows with Jon Tai, live music with Take Two Music, caricature artists, a strolling champagne dress, performance singing by Keely Singer, and more. 

From start to finish, you'll be entertained throughout the entire evening!

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Thank you to our 2024 sponsors for their amazing support - we can't wait to have you with us on Nov. 2nd!

2023 Gala Recap Video

Schedule of Evening Events

5:30 PM - Doors Open

Open bar & heavy hors d'oeuvres / Live music / Magic / Caricature Artists / Silent & Basket Raffle Auction items open for bid

6:30, 8:00, 8:30, 9:30 PM - Exclusive Magic Shows

7:00 PM - Clear Thoughts Foundation Welcome / Song performance by Keely Singer

7:30 PM - Gaming Starts – Roll for a Reason!

9:00 PM - Special CTF Consortium Scientific Presentation & Live Auction of Big Sky, Montana Trip

9:45 PM - Basket Raffle Auction Closes

10:00 PM - Casino Gaming Closes

10:15 PM - Silent Auction Closes & Basket Raffle Auction Winners Posted

10:30 PM - Winners Announced for the Following: Silent Auction, Gaming Prizes, Bourbon Raffle, and Champagne Dress Raffle

10:45 PM - Last Call for Bar

11:00 PM - Event Closes

12:00PM (Noon) on Sunday 11/3 - Online Auction Closes