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3-mile walk at the Isle benefits Gilda's Club


Isle Casino Pompano Park will host Steps For Life, a 3-mile walk to benefit Gilda’s Club of South Florida on Saturday.

Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.; the walk begins at 9 a.m.

A $25 registration fee includes breakfast, T-shirt, keychain and stuffed Sparkle dog (a Gilda's Club staple).

Walkers may bring their dogs along to participate. To register, visit the Isle at 1800 SW Third St., or go to www.gildasclubsouthflorida.org.

The event is one of several that Isle of Capri Casino properties across the country are conducting to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

In addition, Isle of Capri Casinos has partnered with jewelry designer Diane Katzman to create a custom-designed keychain as prizes for some of these events. Many properties will also be giving away Katzman’s freshwater pearl bracelet. Diane Katzman Design will donate 10% from Isle of Capri’s purchase to the St. Louis Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, according to a press release.

I usually don't give them their p.r. quote, but because of the cause, I think I should in this case:

"Isle of Capri Casinos have always been very dedicated to supporting charitable organizations in their communities," said Virginia McDowell, president and chief operating officer, Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. "Cancer is a cause that touches the lives of too many people. We are proud to support these organizations as they strive to find a cure, while at the same time help those who have been affected by this disease."

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NICK SORTAL began playing 3-card "gut" and "Indian poker" on high school band trips, moved on to "night baseball" and "pass the trash" during a Dr. Pepper-infused midnight game in the 1980s at the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, and now play in a regular neighborhood Hold 'Em game in Plantation. I have been given the assignment of writing about the gambling life in South Florida casinos for the Sun-Sentinel...which means sitting around watching poker on TV now counts as research.
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