Hellmuth
Joins TASER Fundraiser
Twenty lucky people will have
the opportunity to play poker against the best,
Phil Hellmuth, at a poker tournament hosted
by the TASER Foundation to raise money for the
families of fallen law enforcement officers.
One hundred other players will get a chance
to learn from the nine-time World Series of
Poker Champion and participate in the general
tournament.
The TASER Foundation,
a non-profit foundation to honor fallen law
enforcement officers, will hold its Texas Hold'Em
Poker Tournament fundraiser on Saturday, November
5, 2005 at TASER International headquarters
in Scottsdale, AZ. Major sponsors include the
Poker Players Alliance, GT Distributors Inc
of Austin, TX and Dittus Communications of Washington,
DC. The event includes prizes to the top 10
finishers, a silent auction, cigar and martini
bar and live entertainment with 100% of the
net proceeds to go directly to support the families
of fallen officers.
"This
is a unique opportunity to meet one of the best
professional poker players in the world, learn
tips and strategies and test your own poker
skills all while supporting the families of
those who have paid the ultimate price,"
said Gerry Anderson, Executive Director of the
TASER Foundation. "With Phil Hellmuth's
support, we anticipate an exciting and successful
event to support our fallen officers,"
concluded Anderson.
Every
year more than 150 police officers are killed
in the line of duty. The average age is just
37-years-old. Their loss creates a lifetime
of need for their families. The TASER Foundation
is dedicated to helping meet those needs.
In
November 2004 TASER International Inc. established
the TASER Foundation with a mission to honor
the service and sacrifice of officers lost in
the line of duty. The initial $1 million endowment
was raised by TASER International and its employees.
During the first year the TASER Foundation has
granted $715,000 to over 140 families across
the Untied States and Canada.
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