LAS VEGAS, NV -- 09/18/08 --
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 have 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 FullTiltPoker.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.
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Lisa Wheeler
GreasieWheels
(702) 327-7250
Email Contact
Anita Button
Road 2 Recovery
(480) 276-1131
www.road2recovery.com
