Winner Receives a Curtis & Co. Watch -- Monster Matches up to $10,000 for Charity
LAS VEGAS, NV--(MARKET WIRE)--Sep 18, 2008 -- On Sunday, 21 September, at 18:30 EDT, FullTilt.com is hosting the "Monster" $5 + $5 no-limit hold 'em event benefiting the Injured Riders Fund for Road 2 Recovery. The winner will receive a Curtis & Co. "World" model sports watch valued at $2,200. Half of the buy-in will be awarded to players who qualify for cash prizes, and the other half will go towards the charity. Monster, a staunch supporter of the Injured Riders Fund, has generously pledged to match up to $10,000 of the charitable proceeds. This tournament is open to the public.
Join Supercross legend and Road 2 Recovery founder Jimmy Button (BTNFLY), Supercross celebrities Josh Grant, Grant Langston, and Jason Thomas, along with professional snowboarder and world halfpipe champion Jeff Brushie (SMAKEbreak), Olympic medalist and two-time X-Games champion Ross Powers (powersusa), professional snowboarder Kris Swierz (WheatSApuff), and FullTiltPoker.com representatives Andy Bloch, Jeff Madsen, Jennifer Harman, Roy Winston, Marco Traniello, and Karina & Chip Jett on Sunday, September 21, for this important event.
"The past couple of years have been especially difficult for industry riders," says Button. "Since my own recovery, I've dedicated my life to helping professional AMA licensed Motocross and Supercross members sustaining career-ending injuries with financial, motivational, emotional, and spiritual support."
To register for the "Monster" online event visit ullTiltPoker.com and register. If you are already a FullTilt.com member, logon to FullTiltPoker.com and visit the main lobby. Go to TOURNAMENTS and click on the PRIVATE tab. The event is listed as "Sep 21, - 1830 - Hold'em - NL - $5+$5" and highlighted in red. The password is "Recovery."
If you are unable to participate in the Monster online fundraiser hosted by FullTiltPoker.com benefiting Road 2 Recovery, but would like to donate directly to the Injured Riders Fund, please visit https://www.primaryhub.com/r2r/donationform.asp?ID=20
For more information on the Monster Online Fundraiser contact GreasieWheels representative Lisa Wheeler at (702) 327-7250 or info@greasiewheels.com. For more information on Road 2 Recovery visit www.road2recovery.com or contact Anita Button at (480) 276-1131.
