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<p>M&amp;T Bank has donated $25,000 to become the exclusive Hero Sponsor of CASA of Luzerne County&#8217;s second annual CASAblanca Gala, a casino themed event <ins>featuring delicious cuisine, festive drinks and entertainment</ins> to be held Thursday, Sept. 28, at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate), is a non-profit organization that serves as a voice for children in the judicial system, ensuring they are placed in a safe and nurturing environment. <ins>M&amp;T&#8217;s generosity and vision will help to fund these operations.</ins> At the presentation, from left, are: Ramah Hackett and Melissa Parente, CASAblanca co-chairs; John Aciukewicz, Esq.- CASA executive director; Phil Johnson, regional president, M&amp;T Bank; and Christina Taylor, CASAblanca co-chair.</p><style>
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M&T Bank is Hero Sponsor for CASAblance Gala