Children’s Institute Hosts Poker for a Cause
One of Los Angeles’ Preeminent Child Services Organizations to Hold
Third Annual Celebrity Poker Tournament to Benefit Traumatized Children
WHAT: Celebrities and other high profile guests will wage their bets on Saturday afternoon, September 24, 2011, at the Commerce Casino, in support of Children’s Institute, Inc.’s (CII) work with children who are affected by community and family violence.
Top players have a chance to win a cash prize pool totaling more than $15,000, a seat at the 2012 World Poker Tour® Celebrity Invitational and more.
To see footage from last year’s event,
Click Here - 2010 Poker Tournament Highlights
WHO: Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actress Camryn Manheim will return as host of CII’s “Third Annual Celebrity Poker Tournament.” Manheim will be joined by other celebrities who have a passion to support families in need. Celebs who have already signed on include: Ken Davitian, Tony Denison, Erik Pallidino, Sara Rue, Nicole Sullivan, as well as friends of Children’s Institute.
WHEN: Saturday, September 24, 2011
12:30 p.m. – Tournament Starts
WHERE: Commerce Casino
6131 Telegraph Rd, Commerce, CA 90040-2501
CONTACT: To be an event sponsor, or to register as a player or spectator, visit www.childrensinstitute.org or contact Amber Rardin, 213.260.7623 or arardin@childrensinstitute.org.
The CII Annual Celebrity Poker Tournament Committee members include: Bobby Azinian, Shelli Azoff, Tracey Gluck, John Halperin, Camryn Manheim, Doug McKellar, Andy Mendelsohn and Emilia Serrano. Sponsors, thus far, include: Southwest Airlines, United Talent Agency and Club WPT.
Children’s Institute, Inc. is nationally recognized for its work with children who have been traumatized by violence in their homes or communities. Since 1906, CII has served at-risk children and families in some of Los Angeles’ most devastated neighborhoods. We provide healing and support through treatment, early childhood, family support, and child and youth enrichment services. In addition, the agency improves practice in the larger child welfare field through the research, training and policy efforts of the CII Leadership Center. We currently serve approximately 17,000 children and families, and train more than 9,000 professionals in the field annually. Our headquarters is located just west of downtown Los Angeles, with additional facilities in Watts, Torrance, Long Beach and other areas of Los Angeles County.
Must be 21. Play responsibly. 1-800 gambler or www.Problemgambling.Ca.Gov
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