Vegas Poker Event Raises $17K for Autism

February 5, 2012  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Community/Charitable Support on February 6, 2012

The Ante4Autism poker event, Feb. 1 in Las Vegas, raised more than $17,000 to support Autism Speaks' efforts in autism research and family support.

"We had a great group of players, and we were very excited to have professional poker player Karina Jett join us," Co-Host Doug Krinsky said.

While combined donations, entry fees, corporate sponsorship, as well as online and silent auction support, total more than $17,000 so far, there is still time to go to ante4autism.com to bid home furnishings items online.

Mike McQuiston of Symbol Mattress was the Grand Champion; and the runner up was Chad Coconis from Coconis Furniture in Zanesville, Ohio. McQuiston donated his winnings back to Autism Speaks, as did other top finishers.