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Beth Shak will host “All in” for Kids Poker Tournament
During my time in Vegas during the 2008 World Series of Poker I spent some time like everyone else walking through the Expo center to see what kind of exhibits and swag were around. Sitting in the middle of gargantuan energy drink spokes-models and every poker publication in existence was a small booth handing out mints and information cards about a charity poker game called “All in” for Kids Tournament. Upon closer inspection I found that the tournament was being run to benefit Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Being from the Philadelphia area I’ve had more than my fare share of experience with this great hospital.
The tournament is being hosted by Dan and Beth Shak. Scheduled to play are Phil Ivey and Annie Duke as well as other professional athletes and celebrities.
More information after the jump.
The “All in” for Kids Poker Tournament will be held on Wednesday, November 12th in New York City. The grand prize winner will receive a naming opportunity in the Center for Palliative Medicine at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The tournament is limited to a 120 player field which is quickly filling up.
Information pulled directly from their website:
Overview: The “All in” for Kids Poker Tournament will be held at the Mandarin Oriental New York on Wednesday, November 12, 2008. Celebrities, athletes and professional poker players will join Hospital board members, grateful families and donors for this exclusive event. The Tournament is limited to only 120 players.
Charity Tournament Details: The “All in” for Kids Poker Tournament is played using rules of a No Limit Hold ‘Em charity tournament. Participants make a recommended donation to the Hospital to play. During the first three levels of play, players will have the option to “re-buy” $5,000 in chips with an additional donation. The 2008 grand prizewinner of the “All in” for Kids Poker Tournament will receive a naming opportunity in the Center for Palliative Medicine at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Benefiting The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia: At the forefront of pediatric medical research, teaching and patient care, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has consistently ranked #1 in the nation by Child Magazine and U.S. News & World Report. Since its start in 1855 as the nation’s first hospital for children, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has fostered medical discoveries and innovations that have improved pediatric healthcare and saved countless lives around the world.
The Shak’s have long been active with charity functions and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is a wonderful facility worthy of their support. If you have the means or opportunity to add a little good karma, I suggest you giving a closer look to this event as either a player or sponsor.
WHEN
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
7:00 p.m. – Poker Tutorial
7:30 p.m. – Poker Tournament
WHERE
Mandarin Oriental
80 Columbus Circle at 60th St.
New York, NY
CONTACT
Patrick Feeley
feeley@email.chop.edu
267.426.6483
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One Response to “Beth Shak hosting charity poker tournament”
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7 card stud Says:
February 26th, 2009 at 2:02 amI’ve attended my fair share of poker tournaments over the last few months but I don’t think I’ll ever see another $5k event that will quite live up to this one. This was purely an exercise in philanthropy as there was no cash money paid out, the winner would have naming rights to the new Center for Palliative Medicine at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
