Proceeds from event will provide scholarships for college-bound cancer survivors
RENO, Nev. – My Hometown Heroes is asking the community to ante up for a great cause at its third annual poker tournament set for Saturday, Nov. 5 at New West Distributing. Poker fans are invited to go all in and enjoy an evening of food, drink and fun with all proceeds of the night benefiting college-bound cancer survivors with scholarships for the 2023 school year.
“This event is a great opportunity to bring the community together for a significant cause,” said Danny Heinsohn, founder/executive director of My Hometown Heroes. “Every donation helps us further our mission to help bridge the gap between cancer and college, one scholarship at a time.”
Tickets are $125 per person or $1,000 for a table of 10. Table sponsor opportunities are also available for $1,500 and $2,500.
Each ticket includes $3,000 in chips plus food and drink. The first-place winner will take home a $500 prize, second place wins $250 and third place wins $125 plus commemorative hats for the final table. Check-in begins at 5 p.m. and the tournament will begin at 6 p.m.
Details and event registration at www.myhometownheroes.org/2022poker.
About My Hometown Heroes
Battle Born in the State of Nevada, My Hometown Heroes (MHH) is a national scholarship fund for young adult cancer survivors. University of Nevada grad, Danny Heinsohn, started the foundation in 2010 to celebrate his 10th year of brain cancer remission. Since 2011, MHH has awarded scholarships to young adult survivors from across the country between the amounts of $1,000 and $5,000.
