Carpenter Casino Night
Benefiting the Shane Carpenter Foundation
Thank you for an unforgettable first year — join us in 2027!
2027 Casino Night — Coming Soon!
- TBD
- 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM (5:30 for V.I.P)
- Wyndham Grand Harbourside, Jupiter, FL
Honoring a Legacy.
An intimate, high-end evening honoring the legacy of Shane Carpenter while raising funds for scholarships, community initiatives, and charitable programs.
This boutique casino night experience will host approximately 100 guests for an unforgettable evening of gaming, dining, auctions, and philanthropy.
Guest Speakers
An evening of stories from the people who knew Shane best — and the champions who carry his spirit forward.
Sherry Carpenter
Shane’s Mom · Six-Time Emmy Winner
Sherry spent her career as a creative services and programming director at TV stations across the country, earning six Emmy Awards and working on four award-winning documentaries.
Austin Burch
Founder, Shane Carpenter Foundation
Shane’s best friend since the summer before freshman year of high school, Austin founded the Foundation in 2022 to honor Shane’s legacy. He lives in Jupiter with his wife Amanda and daughter Sofia.
Captain David McGovern
Tequesta Fire Rescue
Born in Dublin, Ireland, Capt. McGovern has served with Tequesta Fire Rescue since 2005 — over 20 years of service — and hosts local charity events across Jupiter and Wellington.
John Highsmith
Creekside Wrestling Coach & Dean of Students
Shane and Austin’s wrestling coach and mentor at Creekside High School, now in his 35th year in Florida education. His leadership helped shape Shane into Creekside’s first state wrestling champion.
Daniel Martinez
No-Gi World Champion, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
A 3rd-degree black belt, No-Gi World Champion and Combat Jiu-Jitsu World Champion, Dan opened The Grappling Academy Bradenton in 2023, where he coaches youth and adult competitors.
Event Highlights
Guests will enjoy a fully curated evening featuring:
- Professional casino gaming tables
- Over $7,000 in luxury prizes
- Silent and live auctions
- Live speed-painting performance and auction
- Luxury giveaways and impromptu prizes
- Premium cocktails and dinner
- Cigar lounge experience
- High-end prizes including watches, jewelry, and travel experiences
Relive the Night
Top prizes include
All-expenses-paid Four Seasons getaway
Luxury watch and jewelry giveaways
Travel and experience prizes
Tickets
- $400 — Individual Ticket
- $775 — Couple Ticket
*Limited to approximately 100 guests to keep the event intimate and curated.
Event Schedule
Prizes & Auctions
More than $7,000 in prizes will be awarded throughout the evening including:
- Four Seasons luxury getaway
- Watches and jewelry
- Golf experiences
- Luxury dining and travel packages
- Surprise giveaways throughout the night
Additional fun prizes include:
- $250 random draw
- $100 Gambler of the Night
Live auction curated experiences may include:
- Private chef dinner experience
- Upside-down live painting
- Golf foursomes
- Luxury dining experiences
- Exclusive travel packages
Silent auction curated items and experiences including:
- Golf experiences
- Private yoga events
- Jewelry and luxury goods
- Dining experiences
- Wellness packages
Thank You to Our Casino Night Sponsors
Sponsorship Opportunities (LIMITED!!)
Presenting Sponsor — $5,000
- 8 VIP seats with premier table placement
- Official naming rights to the event
- Logo prominently featured on the step & repeat backdrop
- Prominent placement on all event marketing materials
- Recognition during the evening program
- Dedicated email blast to 25,000+ subscribers
- Social media recognition before and after the event
- Logo featured on welcome signage and event displays
- INCLUDED: Featured Sponsor Story Video ($2,500+ Value) A professionally produced video highlighting your company’s support and community impact.
- Interview capturing your “why” and connection to the mission
- Brand + business spotlight
- On-location filming
- Full professional production & editing
- Distribution:
- Dedicated email campaign
- Cross-promotion with sponsor’s audience
Cigar Lounge Sponsor — $2,500 (1 Available)
- 4 VIP seats
- Branded cigar lounge activation (outdoor setup)
- Custom cigar labels featuring sponsor logo
- Banner/signage displayed within cigar lounge area
- Opportunity for guests to receive a “welcome cigar” upon arrival
- Recognition on welcome signage
- Social media recognition
Signature Cocktail Sponsor — $2,500
- 4 VIP seats
- Logo featured on cocktail napkins & bar signage
- Recognition on welcome signage
- Social media recognition
Entertainment Sponsor — $2,500
- Branding at entertainment area
- Verbal recognition during entertainment segments
- Social media recognition
- Social media recognition
Table Sponsor — $3,500
Perfect for larger groups looking to enjoy the night together while supporting a great cause. Includes:
- 10 event seats
- 10 starting stacks of 3,000 casino chips (30,000 chips total)
- Small logo placement on event materials
- Branded signage on one of the Casino Tables
- Name listed on event welcome signage
Casino Table Sponsor — $1,000 (2 Available)
- 2 VIP seats
- Branded table signage
- Name listed on event welcome signage
Custom Gaming Chips Sponsor — $1,500
Your logo will be printed on custom casino chips used throughout the entire evening — one of the most visible and interactive
branding opportunities.
Includes:
- Logo featured on event gaming chips
- Recognition on event signage
- 2 VIP seats
Note: Requires ~6-week production lead time
About the Shane Carpenter Foundation
An intimate, high-end evening honoring the legacy of Shane Carpenter while raising funds for scholarships, community initiatives, and charitable programs.
This boutique casino night experience will host approximately 100 guests for an unforgettable evening of gaming, dining, auctions, and philanthropy.
