Blog: Cards for a Cause
Cards for a Cause
Aug 23, 2022
High Stakes
The stakes were high, the energy was hot, and the drinks were cold. After all, it was a charity poker tournament to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Lee County, so who wouldn’t want to ante up for a good cause? The entertaining atmosphere drove some employees and guests of Scanlon Acura and Scanlon Lexus of Fort Myers to try their hand at a hand of poker. For one Scanlon Lexus employee, it meant 3rd place overall! Pedro Conte walked out a winner in two ways. He took home a poker prize and helped a deserving charity while having a great time.
The 10th Annual No Limit Texas-Hold’em Poker Tournament took place on Thursday, July 28th at the Crowne Plaza hotel and drew in nearly 100 poker players, making it a huge success!
I'll See You and Raise You
Scanlon Auto Group has been a proud sponsor of the event since its inception ten years ago. The July 28th event has been key for raising funds for the BGCLC for a decade. When all the dealing was done and the chips counted, the BGCLC proudly announced that they surpassed their fundraising goal by raising almost $85,000 to support their programs, including $30,000 in scholarships to help kids in our community attend the program.
Scanlon Auto Group is very encouraging of community efforts to support those in need in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs and all of Lee County. We’re so happy we could contribute to this GREAT cause as a World Champion Sponsor once again. The 10th Annual poker tournament goes in the books as the best one so far.
Winners! Winners!
John Cheffy (1st place), Ethan Lever (2nd place) and Pedro Conte of Scanlon Lexus (3rd place).
In addition to poker playing, the evening included blackjack and darts games, raffle prizes, a silent auction, photobooth and delicious food and drink, thanks to sponsors, Chick-Fil-A, Coke Florida, Tito’s Vodka, and the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
For upcoming and past Scanlon Auto Group Community events, visit our Community Events page.
Robin Francis not hiding his poker face very well!