Fort Lauderdale, FL – Nearly 120 people recently participated in the “Death of a Blackheart” at the Tower Club in Fort Lauderdale, enabling the Rotary Club of Fort Lauderdale/Cypress Creek to generate more than $17,000 for service projects and community outreach.

The fundraiser, a murder mystery show donated by Chris Edwards Productions, included a role for each attendee, cocktails, and dinner.

“We’re indebted to everyone who made this a special night for our club,” said Robert Slatoff, president of the Rotary Club of Fort Lauderdale/Cypress Creek. “The money raised through ticket sales and sponsorships will fund programs such as Stop Hunger Now, LifeNet4Families, and ongoing outreach to needy children in our community.”

The Alters Family was the event’s lead sponsor, but many others also contributed, either financially or with in-kind donations. The money raised more than doubled what had been generated in 2015.

The Rotary Club of Fort Lauderdale/Cypress Creek (http://rotarycypresscreek.org/) is comprised of owners and executives from a variety of businesses and organizations, all united in the cause of service. Rotarians develop and participate in projects that address many of today’s most critical issues, including at-risk children, poverty, hunger, the environment, illiteracy, and violence. They also support programs for youth, as well as educational opportunities and international exchanges for students, teachers and other professionals. Members meet for lunch each Tuesday (12:00 p.m.) at the Westin Cypress Creek Hotel in Fort Lauderdale.

Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.