2024 11th Annual Irv Feldman Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament
Our 11th Annual Irv Feldman Texas Hold’ Em Poker Tournament and Casino Night was another exciting and huge success!
ANNOUNCED WINNERS
Joseph Norman. - 1st Place Winner - ( $10,000 WSOP Main Event Seat)
Faisal Mahmood. - 2nd Place Winner (75`` LG TV + $250 Gift Card to Abt-)
Admir Sefo. - 3rd Place Winner (Chicago Bears Tickets + Overnight Stay at Ritz-Carlton )
Lynn Gottlieb- Last Woman Standing Winner
We had a night of friendly fun, banter, and philanthropy!
Thank you again to all of our sponsors, attendees, and volunteers for supporting our 11th Annual Irv Feldman Poker Tournament and casino night! We are pleased to announce that the event raised over $195,000.00 to support the fight against Pulmonary Fibrosis. Continue below for an event recap!
The 11th Annual Irv Feldman Poker Tournament and Casino Night took place on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Gibson’s Steakhouse in Oak Brook, IL. The event welcomed over 200 poker guests and 120 casino guests, where they were treated to classic Gibsons offerings with passed apps, carving stations, specialty desserts, and late night bites!
Additional final table winners received prize packages that included vacation trips to Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, electronic packages, staycations, sporting tickets, and much more! Everyone at the final table also received custom bottles of bourbon valued at over $150 each!
Special thanks to AJ Rudolph & April Oury from Poker Power who was was in attendance and gave free poker lessons before the tournament started to those looking to improve their game.
Finally, the Gurtz Family Foundation, in partnership with Poker Power, provided a $1,000 gift card to The Last Woman Standing. Our auctioneer, Chris Hensley, helped bring up the enthusiasm. Ted Chakos was our winning bidder at $3,250!
The Casino featured blackjack, craps, and roulette charitable gaming tables where guests competed for prizes such as a Chicago staycation, Apple watch, golf rounds, restaurant gift cards, and local experiences.
In addition to the Poker and Casino gaming, there was a silent auction that featured trips to New York City, Puerto Rico, Florida, and Mexico! Plus local hotel stays, shopping experiences, sporting events & memorabilia, and various gift baskets.
Guests also participated in the “Stack the Deck” raffle where Stratton D. won a two-night stay at The Peninsula Chicago, and Joel C. won a $1,000 Airlines gift card.
Overall, our 11th Annual event was a huge success thanks to the sponsors, partners, and individuals such as yourself. By supporting this event, you are supporting the fight against Pulmonary Fibrosis. We look forward to seeing you at next year’s event and stay tuned for other announcements!
ABOUT THE CAUSE
Funds raised from the Irv Feldman event support patient access and provide better quality of life for patients battling pulmonary fibrosis, a fibrotic lung disease with no cure.
The Feldman Family Foundation supports patients, families, and caregivers impacted by pulmonary fibrosis. We raise awareness and fund programs with partners that create a powerful difference for those living with and learning about the disease.
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