Cincinnati, Ohio 1/28/2011 6:16:25 AM
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana and ACO Team for Lights Out Challenge

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana and American Cornhole will team up for charity at the ACO World Championships of Cornhole V at the Horseshoe Hotel and Casino in Elizabeth, Indiana.

Cornhole is coming to the Horseshoe Hotel and Casino in Elizabeth, Indiana and the public is invited. Join the Pros and Non-Pros February 3rd thru 6th and watch these Super Pitch athletes as they compete for six different cornhole crowns. Spectators can watch the ACO Cornhole Pros and Social Cornhole Players vie for the Titles of King of Cornhole, Queen of Cornhole, King of Sling, World Doubles, and Social Doubles Championships during four days of Cornhole fun.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana will be front and center as their volunteers staff the Lights Out Game Challenge and will be the title charity to "The SuperHole" on Sunday. What could the "Lights Out Challenge" be, you ask. Come on over to the Horseshoe and see. If you know anything about A Minute to Win It, you won't be disappointed. All proceeds go to the RMHCK so come on over and Pitch for a Cause.

The ACO World Championships have been held in Las Vegas for the past three years. This is the first time the Horseshoe Hotel and Casino has hosted the Cornhole extravaganza. A sellout is anticipated. The Horseshoe has set aside a block of rooms at special pricing to accommodate the overnight guests.

“We’re thrilled to have Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana tied to our event ,” ACO President/CEO Frank Geers said. “It’s an important organization providing vital help to families with children who need medical care in the Greater Louisville area.”

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana will be the title charity to “The SuperHole” – a $1,000 guaranteed luck of the draw tournament taking place February 6 during the Cornhole championships. All cornhole tournaments are open to the public. Free admission. Come Play see details below or come to watch you'll have a pitchin' great time.

About Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana
Since 1984, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana have provided a "home away from home" for families of children being treated at area medical facilities. Support from area businesses, volunteers and individual donations enable RMHCK to provide families with Ronald McDonald House and Ronald McDonald Family Rooms at Frazier Rehab Institute, Norton Suburban Hospital and Kosair Children's Hospital.  RMHCK also provides grants to local children's charities and scholarships to area students.  Since its inception, RMHCK has served over 27,000 families in need.

About American Cornhole, LLC
Established in 2005 and headquartered in Milford, Ohio, American Cornhole Organization is the governing body of cornhole, offering sanctioned products, official rules and comprehensive information about relevant events. It boasts more than 4,500 members across 36 states. Contact Doug Hopkins at dhopkins@americancornhole.com at 888-563-2002 for sponsorship opportunities and other information.

To register for the ACO World Championships of Cornhole visit www.AmericanCornhole.com or call Eric @ American Cornhole 1 888 563 2002 for more details. Special Room Rates on a Limited Number basis at the Horseshoe Hotel and Casino. Try your Cornhole game against the Pros or sign up for the King of Sling or Queen of Cornhole. Game On!