The third annual Ante 4 Autism poker tournament raised more than $9,000 for Autism Speaks, an organization whose mission is to increase awareness about autism and raise funds for research, family services and advocacy.
Doug Krinsky, parent of a child with autism and sales manager for mattress licensing group Restonic, is organizer and co–host of the tournament, which was held during the Las Vegas Market in January.
“We were very excited with the turnout this year and look forward to an even bigger event next January,” Krinsky said. “The furniture industry has a big heart when it comes to giving back and, once again, we were not disappointed.”
Co–hosts, sponsors and supporters of the event included Joe Amato, Mattress Matters; Marv Beneteau, RMG; Stuart Carlitz, Eclipse International/Eastman House; Randy Coconis, Coconis Furniture; Kyle Doran, R&A Marketing; Scott Graham and Jerry Williams, PMD Furniture Direct; David Lively, the Lively Merchant; Phil Miner and Mike McQuiston, Symbol Mattress; Bob Quinn, Restonic; Mark Quinn, Leggett & Platt; David Wachendorfer, Tempur–Pedic; Binion’s; Mack Mattress Outlet; and Serta.
Donations to the charity still can be made at the website www.ramarketing.com/ante4autism or by sending a check made out to “Autism Speaks” to Doug Krinsky, 5405 Blackhawk Forest Drive, Westerville, OH 43082.
