Players invited to UCP of Central Florida Celebrity "Poker at the Palace" Tournament
Orlando,Fla.,None — Card players go “all-in” for a mission impacting children with and without disabilities
What: UCP of Central Florida and Emmy-nominated actress Cheryl Hines to host the annual
"Poker at the Palace" to benefit UCP of Central Florida.
Go “all in” on supporting UCP’s mission and enjoy a “winning hand” pairing incredible food with complimentary wine and beverages. Prizes for the top three players.
Celebrity Host:
Cheryl Hines is a two-time Emmy-nominated actress for her role as Cheryl David on HBO's Golden Globe Award-winning series Curb Your Enthusiasm. She currently stars in an ABC television comedy series called Suburgatory. Hines serves on UCP's National Board of Trustees and is a longtime supporter of UCP's Central Florida based events including "Poker at the Palace".
Local celebrities are anticipated to join the game including Bo Outlaw, Orlando Magic's Community Ambassador and former NBA Power Forward.
When: Friday, March 9, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: 20Seven Club at the Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa
1900 Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830
How: $65 buy-In
Why: All proceeds benefit support, education and therapy programs provided by UCP of Central Florida for children with and without disabilities
Register: http://www.ucpgala.com/pokerparty.shtml
Info: Questions: call Shana Fair at (407) 852-3302 or sfair@ucpcfl.org
More: The "Poker at the Palace" event precedes UCP's 19th annual An Evening at the Palace Gala to be held the following evening on March 10th. For information, please visit www.ucpgala.com
About UCP of Central Florida: UCP of Central Florida is the expert for children with special needs and provides support, education and therapy services for children, birth through age 21, with and without disabilities. As a tuition-free, public charter school, UCP offers services at six locations throughout Central Florida: downtown Orlando, East Orlando near UCF, Kissimmee, Lake Mary, Pine Hills and Winter Garden. More than 2,400 children and their families received services provided by UCP last year. For more information about UCP of Central Florida, visit www.ucpcfl.org or call (407) 852-3300.
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