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Play for chance to win a $10,000 seat at the WSOP in Las Vegas, NV.
Join the Irv Feldman Annual Poker Tournament in Chicago, IL and raise the stakes for pulmonary fibrosis—because every hand you play helps families continue the fight.
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Next Event: September 27, 2025, Chicago, Illinois
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You Played. They Won.
$2.1 million
raised to help families breathe a little easier.
Event Highlights
Get ready for an unforgettable night of poker and purpose! Our Chicago tournaments bring together passionate players and supporters to raise funds for pulmonary fibrosis. With exciting gameplay, amazing prizes, and a lively atmosphere, every hand dealt helps make a real difference for patients, families, and caregivers.
Guests
Play alongside 200 poker players and 120 casino guests all to support a great cause.
Open to all skill levels.
Signature Eats
Enjoy mouth-watering mains at our carving station, bite into specialty dessert, or try some of our late-night bites.
Winners
Tournament players compete for a $10,000 ticket to WSOP in Las Vegas, Nevada and other stellar prizes.
Last Woman Standing
In addition to our 1st place winner, the Last Woman Standing will receive a special prize presented by Poker Power and the Marlene Gurtz Foundation
Raffles
Guests can participate in our "Stack the Deck" raffle to win phenomenal prizes.
Auctions
Place your bids during our live and silent auctions. Prizes have included: Chicago staycations, golf rounds, Apple Watch, restaurant gift cards, and experiences.
Casino Games
Test your luck at one of our other casino tables like blackjack, craps, and roulette charitable gaming tables.
Fun
There's something for everyone to enjoy: food, games, prizes, and mingle. You'll be having fun raising money for a great cause!
Prizes
Additional prizes have included trips to New York City, Puerto Rico, Florida, and Mexico! Plus local hotel stays, shopping experiences, sporting events, memorabilia, and various gift baskets.
Marley Kayden
hosts 2024 Irv Feldman Annual Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament
Marley Kayden, an Emmy Award-winning business correspondent for NewsNation’s “Morning in America” was our 2024 event emcee! Most recently, she covered the World Series of Poker live from Las Vegas for CBS Sports and Poker GO! Marley was the co-host of “Chicago’s Best” on WGN-TV until its 10-year-run concluded near the end of 2021. Prior to joining the WGN team, she spent several years at NBC Chicago, anchoring traffic on the weekends, reporting and hosting the station’s special events programming. Marley played in the poker tournament and went "all-in"!
Ted Chakos wins live auction
Chris Hensley, auctioneer
At the 2024 tournament's live auction, Ted Chakos made an exciting bid of $3,250 on a special bourbon bottle, adding to the electric energy of the event. His bid will not only fuel his bourbon collection but also directly support families impacted by pulmonary fibrosis. Cheers to that! Here’s to making a difference, one sip at a time!
SPONSOR
Elevate your brand and make a lasting impact by partnering with us! We offer 6 sponsorship tiers, each designed to provide unique advantages and enhance your visibility. Whether you're looking to connect with a specific audience or gain recognition during our events, there's a tier to suit your goals. From exclusive branding opportunities to special perks for your team, each level is designed to maximize exposure and show your support for a great cause.
See below for more details on the benefits of each tier.*
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Three of a Kind
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Name or logo displayed on event website with dedicated hyperlink to company’s website
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Name or logo displayed on A/V screens
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Recognition on event posters
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3 Poker Players and 5 Casino Players ($1,050 value)
2
Flush
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Name or logo will be featured in event marketing collateral, including electronic invitations to the Irv Feldman Database
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Name or logo displayed on event website with dedicated hyperlink to company’s website
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Option to purchase a table felt printed with name or logo for $500
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Name or logo displayed on A/V screens, rotated throughout the entire event
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Recognition on event posters, table signs, and/or other onsite print materials
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Verbal recognition as “Flush” sponsor at event during the welcoming announcements, including name or logo on main screen
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5 Poker Players and 3 Casino Players ($1,450 value)
3
Full House
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Name or logo will be prominently featured in event marketing collateral, including electronic invitations to the Irv Feldman Database
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Name or logo displayed on event website with dedicated hyperlink to company’s website
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Option to purchase a table felt printed with name or logo for $500
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Name or logo displayed prominently on A/V screens, rotated throughout the entire event
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Featured recognition on event posters, table signs, and/or other onsite print materials
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Verbal recognition as “Full House” sponsor at event during the welcoming announcements, including name or logo on main screen
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10 Poker Players and 5 Casino Players ($2,750 value)
4
Four of a Kind
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Name or logo will be prominently featured in event marketing collateral, including electronic invitations to the Irv Feldman Database
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Name or logo displayed on event website with dedicated hyperlink to company’s website
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Complimentary table felt printed with name or logo
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Name or logo displayed prominently on A/V screens, rotated throughout the entire event
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Featured recognition on event posters, table signs, and/or other onsite print materials
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Verbal recognition as “Four of a Kind” sponsor at event during the welcoming announcements, including name or logo on main screen
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15 Poker Players and 7 Casino Players ($4,050 value)
5
Straight Flush
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Name or logo will be prominently featured in event marketing collateral, including electronic invitations to the Irv Feldman Database
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Name or logo displayed on event website with dedicated hyperlink to company’s website
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Complimentary table felt printed with name or logo
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Name or logo displayed prominently on A/V screens, rotated throughout the entire event
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Featured recognition on event posters, table signs, and/or other onsite print materials
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Verbal recognition as “Straight Flush” sponsor at event during the welcoming announcements, including name or logo on main screen
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20 Poker Players and 10 Casino Players ($5,500 value)
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Royal Flush
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Name or logo will be prominently featured in event marketing collateral, including electronic invitations to the Irv Feldman Database
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Name or logo displayed on event website with dedicated hyperlink to company’s website
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Complimentary table felt printed with name or logo
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Name or logo displayed prominently on A/V screens, rotated throughout the entire event
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Featured recognition on event posters, table signs, and/or other onsite print materials
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Verbal recognition as “Royal Flush” sponsor at event during the welcoming announcements, including name or logo on main screen
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30 Poker Players and 10 Casino Players ($7,500 value)
*if interested in sponsorship opportunity email info@feldmanfamilyfoundation.org
Last Woman Standing
2024 Winner: Lynn Gottlieb
Poker Power partnered with The Gurtz Family Foundation for a Last Woman Standing prize! The Last Woman Standing in the poker tournament received a $1,000 prize in honor of Marlene Gurtz. The prize celebrated the perseverance and determination of the winning player just as pulmonary fibrosis warrior Marlene Gurtz battled her lung disease.
Free Poker Lessons!
Were you new to the game of poker? Or maybe you wanted to expand your poker knowledge? Attendees arrived early and participated in the Poker 101 instructional lesson. The class was led by Poker Power, a national organization based in Chicago that teaches women how to play Texas Hold 'Em. This class was FREE and open to ALL!
AJ Rudolph and April Oury were instrumental in promoting our tournament by sharing it with their followers on social media, helping to spread the word and generate excitement for the event.
CONTRIBUTION
Your participation and generous contributions make a real difference for families affected by pulmonary fibrosis. Here's what our funds go to support:
Programming
Fund the development and distribution of vital programs for families struggling with pulmonary fibrosis.
Direct Services
Provide essential supplies and emotional support to those families in need.
Awareness
Build awareness and work to destigmatize this disease, bringing hope to those affected.