Proceeds Support Life-Changing Surgical Care To Children Around the World
Hosted by Mel Gibson, Vince Vaughn, Andrew Garfield, and Gene Simmons the WPT Foundation™ Presents Four Kings & An Ace Charity Poker Tournament on Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, to benefit Mending Kids International. The winner of the tournament was David O’Day.
Alongside the special charity poker tournament held at CITIZEN Beverly Hills, those in attendance were also able to enjoy casino games and live and silent auctions, with proceeds benefiting Mending Kids International, a California-based non-profit that formed in 2006 that provides life-changing surgical care to children from around the globe in need.
Among those who attended the event were Shannon Tweed-Simmons, Sophie Simmons, Nick Simmons, Weston Cage, Michael Galante, Kevin Pollak, Masiela Lusha, WPT Co-Commentator Mike Sexton, WPT Anchor Lynn Gilmartin, and WPT champions Erik Seidel and Scotty Nguyen.
“The funds raised from the Four Kings & An Ace Charity Poker Tournament will help Mending Kids provide life-saving surgeries to hundreds of children, and we cannot thank our donors enough for their wonderful generosity,” said Marchelle Sellers, Executive Director of Mending Kids International. “We would especially like to thank Mel Gibson, for his continued support of Mending Kids, and Vince Vaughn and Andrew Garfield for helping host the event.”
“Once again, poker brought together celebrities, dignitaries, and influencers for a great cause as it continues to be one of the most fun and effective ways to raise money for critical issues worldwide,” said Adam Pliska, CEO of the World Poker Tour. “WPT Foundation is honored to have partnered with Mending Kids for this special night.”
To date, WPT Foundation has helped raise more than $6 million to benefit global philanthropic organizations such as Mending Kids.
About Mending Kids International
Mending Kids provides life-saving surgical care to children worldwide, including the United States. Over the years, thousands of children have received corrective, transformational surgeries that have given them a chance at longer, healthier, and happier lives. Most of the surgeries performed correct congenital heart defects, orthopedic abnormalities, severe scoliosis, and significant cranial facial deformities. Mending Kids’ work is accomplished in 63 countries, including the United States through four core programs: Overseas Surgical Missions, including the Sustainable Teaching Program; US Hometown Missions; Individual Surgical Care; and Training, Research, and Innovation.
About World Poker Tour
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