A Night of High-Stakes, Food, and Prizes in Support of Fuller Center’s Mission
Boca Raton, Fla. Oct. 22, 2024 – Fuller Center hosted its 2nd Annual Charity Poker Tournament last night, Monday, October 21, 2024, at the The Studio at Mizner Park. The event was a lively evening of games, prizes, and entertainment, all in support of a meaningful cause.
Guests enjoyed a thrilling night of Texas Hold’em, and Roulette, whether they were experienced players or spectators seeking lounge-style entertainment. The atmosphere was enhanced by the live music of the Spider Cherry Band, which kept the energy high throughout the event. Delectable dinner bites and refreshing drinks were served, creating the perfect setting. The event also featured auction and raffle items, giving attendees an extra opportunity to win big.
In an exciting and close finale to this year’s Charity Poker Tournament, Neil Shah from Triple III Capital Management took home the first-place trophy and Dr. Patricia Anastasio of Advanced Pediatrics took home second-place. Their outstanding performances set a high standard for next year’s tournament. The stakes will be raised! Stay tuned for the Spring 2025 date.
A Special Thanks to Our Generous Sponsors
This year’s success would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors. We extend our deepest gratitude to Athena Equity Partners; Triple III Capital Management; Drs. Tina and John Westine, , our Heart Sponsors, and Sherri Wells and Morgan Stanley, our Spade Sponsors. Their commitment to Fuller Center’s mission has made a lasting impact on the lives of the families we serve.
Proceeds from the event supported Fuller Center’s mission of providing early education, family support services, and afterschool programs for families that live in 60+ South Florida zip codes across Palm Beach and Broward Counties. The funds raised will help empower children and families, enabling them to build brighter futures.
To view photos of the event please click the link. For more information about future events or, how to support Fuller Center please contact Alana Lagerström at alagerstrom@fullercenterfl.org
About the Fuller Center
For more than 50 years, the Fuller Center’s mission has been to embrace, educate, and empower hardworking, under-resourced families and children to reach their full potential by building a positive future through education for more than 1000 children (infants through teens) annually. The Fuller Center reaches more than 700 families in more than 60 zip codes throughout Palm Beach and Broward Counties. We serve more than 433,740 meals and snacks yearly.
92% of Fuller Center parents serve as essential or frontline workers, working in hospitals, retail outlets, restaurants, and hotels. Fuller Center’s high-quality but affordable childcare programs ensure that these essential workers can afford to live and work in South Florida.
Fuller Center Programs help empower children to start school prepared, succeed academically, and break the generational cycle of poverty through quality early childhood education, out-of-school programs, a private elementary school, teen leadership programs and family empowerment center.
East Campus: 200 NE 14th Street, Boca Raton FL 33432
West Campus: 10130 185th Street South, Boca Raton FL 33498
Intergenerational Program at The Volen Center: 1515 W Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, FL 33486
