Feb 23, 2017 | Charity Report, League News
Kontenders Poker, in conjunction with our good friends at the US Veterans Corps, played a big role in breaking the record forĀ “Largest Donation of Toys in 24 Hours.” The Guinness World Records website has documented this accomplishment here. The story...
Feb 21, 2017 | Charity Report, League News
This fundraiser was to raise awareness of a rare disease that most people do not know about and could possibly have. This is very personal to Tom as this is what his Father passed away from. It hit the family hard because no one knew what he had until it was too late....
Jan 24, 2017 | Charity Report, League News
Restock the Shelves Nationwide Restock the Shelves is an annual nationwide event, promoted by AnteUp Magazine and Blue Shark Optics, in which poker rooms across the country promote events for collecting non-perishable food goods and money for local charities. The...
Jan 12, 2017 | Charity Report, League News
On Wednesday January 11, Kontenders Poker teamed up with Dingo Dog Brewery to host a charity poker event at Imbibe in Chapel Hill, NC. For each Dingo Dog beer bought, $1 went to the charity Paws4Ever. And, a percentage of the buyins also went to the Charity. This has...
Oct 31, 2016 | Charity Report
Much thanks to players at these Durham area venues, who collected hats and gloves for Sisters Pushing Sisters, International: Piper’s Deli Bralie’s Luxury Box This effort took place from October 2 to October 29, and collected approximately 100 hats and...
Aug 12, 2016 | Charity Report, League News
On August 6, 2016, the Kontenders family came together to raise over $1700 for Keith Davis’ niece, who is fighting with brain cancer. Aversboro Sports Bar was the location for this event, which was expertly run by Jennifer and Craig Pounds, with assistance from...