Jerry Azumah Announces Texas Hold’em Fundraiser Tournament
Photography by: Virgil Solis Former University of New Hampshire and Chicago Bears standout, Jerry Azumah, has just announced his Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament, which serves as a fundraiser for his non-profit organization, ASAP. ASAP, which stands for the Azumah Student Assistance Program, provides scholarships and guidance to disadvantaged youth. The motivation behind the organization comes directly from Azumah’s past experiences and the help and guidance he received himself. The event will take place at the Hotel Sax on May 13th, and will feature a slew of athletes and celebrities. RubyHornet will be there as well, as we’ve signed on to be the official online sponsor of the event. Keeping with that, we will soon be debuting an in-depth interview with the last player to score at touchdown at old Soldier Field, as well as giving you insight into Jerry Azumah’s true passions, music and fashion. Look for those features starting next week, and hit the jump to check out the official press release and see how you can become a part of the action.
On May 13th former Chicago Bear player Jerry Azumah is hosting a Texas Hold’em Event as a fundraiser for his non-profit organization ASAP (Azumah Student Assistance Program). Teaming up with Horseshoe Casino, this event will take place at Hotel Sax Chicago from
5:30pm – 11pm.
All proceeds raised at the event will go towards ASAP’s scholarship program, which serves youth specifically for this event at the San Miguel Schools Chicago. This exclusive event will have several celebrity guests and friends of Azumah as well as exciting surprises for all in attendance.
Attendees will have the chance to join the action as a Texas Hold’em player or spectator. Tickets to participate, as a player are $350 and to join as a spectator, $75. There will be one celebrity guest at each table, serving as the bounty player to be knocked out for a special prize (TBA!). Other tables including blackjack, roulette, and craps will be open to play for all attendees. Poker tables will have all professional dealers volunteering their time, premium prizes will be given away for poker players and casino gamers with first rate food and beverages provided by the Hotel Sax.
This inaugural event is brought to you by presenting benefactors: Horseshoe Casino, Michigan Avenue Magazine, Hotel Sax and partners: Vocalo.org, NBC5 Chicago and RubyHornet.com.
