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Celebrity Poker Fundraiser Planned, and Yes, You Can Get In on It

Proceeds go to Wells Bring Hope, which brings fresh drinking water to those in need in West Africa.

From a press release:

WHEN: 1 p.m.- 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11

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WHERE: Microsoft Technology Center, 13031 W. Jefferson Ave. #200

WHAT: The PEACE Fund and Microsoft are teaming up to help bring fresh drinking water to those in need in West Africa with a star-studded poker game. Wells Bring Hope takes a different approach to fresh-water well establishment. In addition to visiting each well they’ve drilled once per month, they also provide ongoing education about proper sanitation and hygiene. The women in the villages achieve up to 50 percent increase in available time due to not having to transport water. As a result, they are taught basic business skills that enable them to better support their families.

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WHO: Hosted by George Kozel (Professional Poker Player), Golnesa “GG” Gharachedaghi (Shahs of Sunset), Michael Ian Black (Comedian), Rocky Carroll (NCIS), Don Most (Happy Days), Rex Linn (CSI: Miami), Adrian Paul(Highlander), Kelly Hu (X-Men), Tony Denison (The Closer), Willie Garson (Sex and the City), Matthew Willig (We’re the Millers), Corey Feldman (The Lost Boys),Yancey Arias (Legion), Jill M. Melean (Reno 911!), Carl Weathers (Predator),Billy Burke (Twilight), Jarrod and Brandi Schultz (Storage Wars), Maria Ho (The Amazing Race), and many, many more.

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