Serta Simmons Presenting Sponsor of Ante4Autism

December 2, 2014  by in Community / Charitable Support, Industry   

Set for Sunday, Jan 18 at 7 p.m. at the Grand Room at the Golden Nugget, the event raises money to help families impacted by autism.

“I am delighted that Serta Simmons Bedding is supporting the important work that we’re doing,” said Doug Krinsky, founder of the Ante4autism event. “With the funds we raise from sponsors like Serta Simmons Bedding and the event itself, we can continue to help families who are impacted by autism.”

Buy-in for the Texas Hold’em poker event is $125, with re-buys and add-ons available. Players will receive an Autism Speaks pin for playing, and final table players will receive prizes for being top finishers. The winner will receive the Grand Champion winner’s plaque. Celebrities and special guests will be playing in the event again this year.

 "One in 68 children in the United States, and one in 42 boys, are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder,” said Ante4autism co-host Allen Parvizian. “We can’t thank Gary (Fazio) enough for partnering with us at Ante4autism and helping to raise awareness of our event and this cause.”

Co-hosts for the event include: Karina Jett, professional poker player;   Parvizian, APJL Consulting; Myra Stone, independent representative:  Randy Coconis, Coconis Furniture; Stuart Carlitz, Eclipse International; Phil Miner and Mike McQuiston, Symbol Mattress; Jerry Williams, Retail Service Systems, Inc.; Anthony Mehran, Huffman Koos Furniture; Joseph Amato, Mattress Matters, and Krinsky, Restonic.   

Sponsorships are available online or sponsors can contact Krinsky at (614) 554-0802 or e-mail.  There will be a silent auction at the event with outstanding entertainment and sports memorabilia items available. Registration is available online, too.