LAS VEGAS — The , which supports individuals with autism along with their families, is gaining momentum, lining up sponsors, celebrity players and auction items for the July 27 event, set for July 27 at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
Four more sponsors have signed for this year’s event: Platinum sponsors, donating $5,000 each – Karl and Cathi Glassman, Carpenter Co. and Ashley Furniture Inds.; and Bronza sponsor – Youngstown State University Foundation.
In addition, actor and model Nadia Dawn is lined up for a repeat performance as a celebrity player at this year’s event, and nine trip experiences have been added to the roster for the silent auction.
Ante4Autism benefits five charities with this year’s event: Autism Speaks, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital – The Kelly O’Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, Grant a Gift Autism Foundation – Ackerman Center, National Autism Assn. of Southeast Ohio and Stockhands Horses for Healing.
Cohosts for this year’s event include: Joey Amato, Rock N Roll City Mattress; Stuart Carlitz, Bedding Industries of America; Bo Coconis and Randy Coconis, both of Coconis Furniture; Nick Hrkman, Southerland Sleep; Karina Jett, Coldwell Banker Premier Realty; Mike McQuiston, Carpenter; Anthony Mehran, Huffman Koos Furniture; Myra Stone, independent representative; David Wachendorfer, Delandis Sleep; and Jerry Williams, Retail Service Systems Inc.
Sponsors for this year’s event include:
- Presenting Sponsor: Bedding Industries of America
- Final Table Sponsor: 3Z Brands
- Diamond Sponsors: Furniture First, Leggett & Platt
- Platinum Sponsors: Ashley Furniture Industries, Carpenter, Karl & Cathi Glassman, TD Retail Card Services, Anonymous donation, PFP – Planned Furniture Promotions
- Gold Sponsor: Intermountain Health
- Silver Sponsors: Big Sandy Superstore, Paywick, Dr. Joyce Cassen
- Bronze Sponsor: Youngstown State University Foundation, Bilt Rite Furniture, EduCare4U, Colonial
For details including sponsorship and player registration, visit or contact Doug Krinsky at (614) 554-0802 or . The entry fee to play is $200, and there are rebuys available for the first hour of play. Registration opens at 5:30 p.m., the event begins at 6:30 p.m., and shuffle up and deal starts at approx. 7 p.m.
For special hotel rates during the weekend, contact South Point Hotel and Casino at (702) 796-7111 and use the code ANT0727.
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