Big Brothers Big Sisters fundraiser to feature Dick Vitale

** FILE ** Famed basketball announcer Dick Vitale smiles and points to a fan in the audience of Wyoming’s game against Denver in the first half in Denver, …

** FILE ** Famed basketball announcer Dick Vitale smiles and points to a fan in the audience of Wyoming’s game against Denver in the first half in Denver, in this Jan. 6, 2004 file photo. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

by: Clayton McMahan

Posted: Apr 27, 2023 / 04:05 PM EDT

Updated: Apr 27, 2023 / 04:05 PM EDT

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — One of the most iconic names in college basketball will be a guest at an annual fundraising event for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana in late May.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana will bring in broadcaster Dick Vitale as a guest for its 50th Annual Gourmet dinner on May 31 at the Grand Wayne Convention Center.

All funds raised at the dinner will go to Big Brothers Big Sisters to support one-on-one youth mentorship in Fort Wayne and the surrounding counties, and the organization said the dinner is one of its most beneficial fundraisers.

Guests are expected to dress in either business formal or business casual attire.

Individual tickets are either $400 for past attendees or $300 for first-time guests or guests under 21 years old.

Those who are interested in attending the fundraiser should contact Shelley Schwab at either michelle.schwab@bbbsnei.org or 260-456-1600.