16th Annual Ante4autism Event Sets New Record; Raises $162,957 for Autism Charities
Furniture World News Desk on
8/1/2024
3Z Brands accepting their Final Table Sponsor plaque.
The 16th Annual Ante4autism event set a new fundraising record last Saturday, raising $162,957
for five autism-related charities. The event, which took place in Las Vegas, has now raised a total of $1,477,447
over its 16-year history. Southerland was announced as a last-minute corporate sponsor, joining the list of
supporters for this year.
The poker tournament attracted over 100 players and spectators, culminating in a thrilling final table showdown. The
top three players were Jared Carlitz in third place, Larry Barnard in second place, and Amy Wingate, a local Las
Vegas resident, taking the top spot as the Apollo Jett Grand Champion.
The proceeds from the event will benefit five autism-related charities: Autism Speaks, Cincinnati Children’s
Hospital – The Kelly O’Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, Grant A Gift Autism Foundation
– Ackerman Center, National Autism Association of Southeast Ohio, and Stockhands Horses for Healing. More
information about these charities can be found on the Ante4autism website.
2024 Sponsors
- Presenting Sponsor: Bedding Industries of America
- Final Table Sponsor: 3Z Brands
- Diamond Sponsors: Furniture First, Leggett & Platt
- Platinum Sponsors: Ashley Furniture Industries LLC, Carpenter, Karl & Cathi Glassman, TD
Retail Card Services, Anonymous donor, PFP – Planned Furniture Promotions
- Gold Sponsors: Exclusive Furniture, Coconis Furniture, Intermountain Health, Primeau Furniture
Sales
- Silver Sponsors: Southerland, Roger Magowitz, Danican, SmartFlex, Janet Pickett, Customatic
Technologies, BoxDrop, Big Sandy Superstore, Paywick, Dr. Joyce Cassen, High Risk Pregnancy Centers of Nevada
- Bronze Sponsors: David Deye, Youngstown State University Foundation, Bilt Rite Furniture,
EduCare4U, Colonial
- Special Donations: Leggett & Platt, Tempur+Sealy, The Layout Company, Stuart Townsley
Photography, R & A Marketing
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that 1 in 36 children are on the autism spectrum,
highlighting the importance of supporting these families and individuals through events like Ante4autism.
Founder Doug Krinsky expressed gratitude to the co-hosts, who volunteer their time to make the event possible.
Co-hosts include Joey Amato (Rock N Roll City Mattress), Stuart Carlitz (Bedding Industries of America), Bo Coconis
and Randy Coconis (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.).
About Ante4autism
Ante4autism is an annual poker tournament that raises funds for autism-related charities. The event aims to
support families, children, and adults on the autism spectrum by bringing together the poker community and
industry professionals for a night of fun and philanthropy.
For more information, visit Ante4autism.com.