Benefit features fireside chat with George W. Bush

Former president, first lady are highlight of annual Christ's Church fundraiser

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Former President George W. Bush and his wife, former first lady Laura Bush, will participate in a fireside chat Friday in Mandarin at Christ's Church.

About 500 people bought tickets for the benefit event. All proceeds are going to a student financial assistance program at Christ's Church Academy, a college prep school for grades K-12.

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Tickets cost about $300 -- $500 for couples -- and for that price audience members will hear the former president and former first lady discuss their current endeavors, their life and family, their faith and much more.

Security for the event is very tight and requires anyone coming to arrive early.

Laura Bush participated in a fireside chat at the school's 2010 fundraiser as well.

Media will be allowed inside for the first few minutes of tonight's fireside chat.