Why Your Support Matters
Today, millions of individuals and families live with diabetes. While remarkable progress has been made in treatment, the disease continues to impact lives every day.
Research is changing that story.
Advancements in glucose monitoring, insulin delivery systems, and diabetes management have already improved the quality of life for countless individuals. The research being conducted today has the potential to further reduce complications, personalize treatments, and accelerate the next generation of breakthroughs.
Funds raised through Casino Royale help support innovative diabetes research at Michigan Medicine's University of Michigan Diabetes Research Center, where scientists and physicians are working to improve outcomes and create new possibilities for those affected by diabetes.
Every sponsorship, donation, auction bid, and contribution helps move that work forward. Together, we are investing in discovery, creating hope, and helping shape the future of diabetes care.
Join us on November 7th for an Evening in Fabulous Las Vegas
♠ Casino Gaming
Try your luck at a variety of Vegas-style gaming tables.
♥ Signature Cocktails
Enjoy premium beverages and specialty drinks throughout the evening.
♦ Gourmet Dining
An exceptional culinary experience in the Monarch Ballroom.
♣ Live Entertainment
Celebrate with music, energy, and surprises inspired by the excitement of Las Vegas.
🎯 Auctions & Raffles
Bid on unique experiences, luxury packages, sports memorabilia, travel, and more.
✨ An Evening with Purpose
Every sponsorship, ticket, and contribution helps advance diabetes research at Michigan Medicine.
About the Foundation
In 2011, Anthony Rugiero established the Rugiero Promise Foundation, a volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded on a simple but powerful commitment:
"In gratitude for all of God's blessings, our family will never stop working to help those less fortunate."
Guided by that promise, the foundation has grown into a force for philanthropy, supporting a wide range of charitable organizations dedicated to improving lives through research, healthcare, education, and community outreach. Over the years, the Rugiero Promise Foundation has proudly contributed to organizations including Children's Leukemia Foundation of Michigan, Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute, Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Gleaners Community Food Bank, ILICA, Boys' & Girls' Towns of Italy, The Garden Party, Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums, National Kidney Foundation, and Beaumont/Oakwood Foundation.
Today, the foundation's signature fundraising event, Casino Royale, has become a significant source of support for diabetes research at the University of Michigan Diabetes Research Center. The event honors the memory of Antonio Rugiero Sr. while investing in the discoveries, innovations, and breakthroughs that are shaping the future of diabetes care.
Each year, supporters gather not only to celebrate a legacy of generosity, but also to help advance research that improves lives for individuals and families affected by diabetes. From developing more effective treatments and technologies to expanding our understanding of the disease itself, the work being conducted today holds the promise of transforming outcomes for generations to come.
Through Casino Royale, the foundation remains steadfast in its commitment to turning gratitude into action, supporting pioneering research, and helping create a future where those living with diabetes can lead healthier, fuller lives.
16 years of impact = Thousands of lives touched through research advancements