Our stuff made a real difference to a lot of people and it was a privilege to witness the good first-hand.' 'It was such a pleasure to be a part of this project. 'This event was the ultimate win-win,' said Gaddy. The raffle prizes included a Coach purse, diamond jewelry, a television, an autographed Marc Bulger jersey and a poker table. In addition to deeply discounted items for sale, every team member who attended the sale received raffle tickets for one of five prizes. These toys were used to make hundreds of 'lovie' blankets for newborns in hospitals both around the country and internationally. One team member purchased small stuffed animals leftover from a giveaway. They were able to purchase a new desk for the newest addition to their family for only $10. Another team member's family recently welcomed a foster child to their home. One family had to move quickly and was unable to take any furniture, but through the sale, they were able to add a dining table to their new home for only $15. Team members purchased wardrobes full of clothes to send to families overseas. 'The items, no matter how big or small, made an impact on many families.' 'This sale meant so much to our team, not just to be able to donate proceeds right back to our team members, but to see their excitement,' said Gaulden. Gaddy and Gaulden said the sale was bigger than offering great deals to team members.

There was truly something for everyone with items ranging from flat-screen televisions, vacuums, power tools and other electronics to luggage, holiday décor, insulated tumblers, purses, jackets and hats. Over the course of two days, team members had the opportunity to purchase items at deeply reduced prices. Charles had amassed storage areas full of items, including unclaimed giveaway prizes, gift shop goods, and various equipment items from around the property that were sold during the team member sale event. Over the past 20 years, every department at Ameristar St. What started as a plan to clean out space at the property turned into a two-day sale that supported a worthy cause and made a difference for team members and their families.

Charles team members who helped organize the event. Charles found a unique way to raise funds for the Boyd Gaming Team Member Crisis Fund through a recent team member sale, raising more than $17,000 to help other team members in need.Īshley Gaddy, Director of Sales, and Samantha Gaulden, Event Meeting Manager, were the two Ameristar St. Team members at Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St.

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