Cards for a Cause
(Source / Boys & Girls Club of Carlsbad / December 13, 2022)
(December 13, 2022-Carlsbad, CA) The La Costa 35 Athletic Club, a local nonprofit organization, hosted its 11th Annual Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament on November 12, benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad.
The LC35 Athletic Club was formed in 1984 to promote friendly competition, good sportsmanship, and a social outlet for its members – Carlsbad residents aged 35 and older.
Begun in 2011 as a way to give back to the community, the first poker tournament was held at the then under construction Bressi Ranch Boys & Girls Clubhouse. Since its inception, the event has nearly tripled in attendance and raised nearly $450,000.
“There were 15 poker tables and close to 150 players,” said Tournament Director Rob Holzman. “In the end, it’s the kids who win. Over $45,000 in net proceeds was raised for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad!”
Adding to the atmosphere was catering from Gregorio’s Restaurant, Mendocino Farms, Baja Jerky, and BJ’s Restaurant, a generous donation by HRE Performance Wheels for a full set of custom wheels, and a Happy Ebike, both of which were auctioned off to the highest bidder, and large screen TVs broadcasting the blinds as well as football games, courtesy of Home AV-TV & Design.
With play going on well into the night, Curt Burns was awarded the coveted Winner Bracelet and selected a high performance Haro Double Peak i/O Electric Mountain Bike as his prize. Phil Gunther was the runner-up and won a week stay in Maui, and Jeran Fraser moved on to play in the $5 million WPT Prime Championship at the Wynn in Las Vegas, placing 184th out of 5,430 players for a very nice payout.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad has played an integral role in the Carlsbad community since 1952, providing programs and services to thousands of young people. Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad invites you to tour their Clubhouse, and see how lives are changed on a daily basis. The organization is 100% funded by local donors. For more information, call (760) 444-4893, email [email protected], or visit www.bgccarlsbad.org.
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