PKR Raises £200,000 For Kids Charity
This weekend saw the likes of TV chef Jamie Oliver and former England international football player Teddy Sheringham take to the tables alongside WSOPE runner-up John Tabatabi to raise money for the One to One Children’s fund.
The event, which was held at London’s swanky Sketch restaurant, was organised by PKR.com. Participants at the event paid £365 for a champagne reception and buy-in to the tournament, which ended up with a first prize of £4,000. After the last river card was dealt, the winner was Leticia White, daughter of the famous chef Marco-Pierre White.
During the dinner break Ray Bitar, a CEO from Full Tilt Poker, was spotted bidding on some of the football jerseys which were auctioned. A signed Harry Potter book and a cameo in the next Terry Pratchett film were on offer as well.
Erika Schwartz, the marketing manager for PKR, said, “It was a fantastic night for everyone involved, and good to see so many people contributing towards such an important cause.”
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Posted by jackee – 15 May 2008, 12:45 AM
I love the idea and you know if more places would do this type of thing many would not think the gambling industry is so cold hearted. I love the thought knowing that so much is being done esp. for a fund that is more than worthy.
Posted by Kellie – 14 May 2008, 11:12 PM
How cool, a cameo was auctioned! I'm in agreement. I think it's wonderful when people give back. Jamie Oliver has done so much for England, he's really a great guy.
Posted by Charlene – 14 May 2008, 7:56 PM
I agree with serina....it's uplifting to hear about people raising that much money for causes. I'm sure the money will be appreciated and used to help many kids.
Posted by serina – 14 May 2008, 4:39 PM
This is really awesome! I love to see companies and people using their influence to raise money for a good cause. And it sounds like PKR did just that.
Posted by borisK – 15 May 2008, 6:26 AM
I really think its great that celebrities can be so generous and amazing. Even without the auction they raised alot and I bet they had tons of fun as well. More companies need to do such things.