3rd Annual Ante 4 Autism Fundraiser During the Las Vegas Furniture Market in January
Furniture industry invited to help raise money to support Autism research
Las Vegas, December 1, 2010: Furniture retailers, buyers, manufacturers, sales reps and suppliers are invited to the Third Annual Ante 4 Autism event at the Las Vegas Market in January. The Texas Hold’em Tournament benefits Autism Speaks, whose mission is to increase awareness about the growing Autism epidemic and raise funds for research, family services and advocacy in local communities and nationwide. Doug Krinsky, parent of a child with Autism and Sales Manager for the Restonic Mattress Company, is co-hosting a tournament at Binion’s (Downtown Las Vegas) on Tuesday, January 25, at 7:00 pm.
Autism is a complex brain disorder that inhibits a person’s ability to communicate and develop social relationships, and is often accompanied by extreme behavioral challenges. “Autism spectrum disorders are diagnosed now in one in 110 children in the United States, and 1 in 70 boys,” said Krinsky. “Our third annual event will raise funds to help families and give all of us in the industry the opportunity to give back and have fun at the same time,” said Krinsky. “It is devastating to see the impact this disability has on families,” he added. “We are optimistic that some day in the near future we can find the cause of Autism, and prevent it.”
Players, who must be 21 years of age, can register through the day of the tournament online at www.ramarketing.com/ante4autism. All players will receive an Autism Speaks t-shirt and pin. The winner will receive the Third Annual Ante 4 Autism Grand Prize winner’s plaque, as well as a portion of the proceeds. The entry fee is $125, and $50 of each entry goes directly to Autism Speaks.
Donations are also being accepted, even if you cannot play in the tournament. All donations support Autism Speaks. Each $50 donation will receive a raffle entry for prizes that will be awarded at the tournament, including a Tempur-Pedic queen set of bedding, a Restonic queen set of bedding, a Twin X Long Power Base from Leggett and Platt, and more! The winner need not be present to win.
To make a donation or register to play in the tournament, go to www.ramarketing.com/ante4autism or visit the Poker Room at Binion’s on Tuesday, January 25 after 7:00 pm. Light snacks and food will be available at the event. Checks made out to “Autism Speaks” will be accepted at the tournament or may be mailed to Doug Krinsky, 5405 Blackhawk Forest Drive, Westerville, OH 43082.
Additional hosts include: Scott Graham, PMD Furniture Direct, VP of Operations, General Merchandise Manager; Jerry Williams, PMD Furniture Direct, Chief Operating Officer; Randy Coconis, Coconis Furniture, Owner; Stuart Carlitz, Eclipse International, President; Phil Miner, Symbol Mattress, Sales Manager; Mike McQuiston, Symbol Mattress, Sales Manager; David Wachendorfer, Tempur-Pedic, Vice President Sales Development and Retail Training; Joseph Amato, Mattress Matters, Owner; and Mark Quinn, Leggett and Platt, Segment Vice President of Marketing. Special thanks to Kyle Doran, President of R & A Marketing for his help on this event, David Lively, The Lively Merchant, and Marv Beneteau at RMG.
To learn more about Autism please visit www.autismspeaks.org.
