St. Louis Arc

Supporting People with Developmental Disabilities and Their Families Since 1950

Texas Hold ‘Em Players Take Part in 2010 Poker Tournament

The St. Louis Arc's 6th annual "Showdown for the St. Louis Arc" was another big success!  140 people put on their best poker faces as they took part in the friendly competition and raised funds for the St. Louis Arc.

The event, held Friday, August 27, 2010 at the Hilton Frontenac St. Louis, raised thousands of dollars. Proceeds benefit the agency’s programs for people with developmental disabilities.

Brothers Richard and Jim Coughlin began the evening with a few words about what the Arc has meant to their family over the years.  KMOX talk show host Mark Reardon was once again the Arc’s special guest emcee.

Prizes went to the table winners. Trophies and bragging rights were awarded to the top three finishers.  Third place went to Aricka Gregerson, Joe Burris took home the second place trophy and Stephen Conway was our tournament champion.

Many volunteers pitched in for poker night, including St. Louis Arc employees and friends. We thank them for their time and talent.

The St. Louis Arc would also like to extend special thanks to sponsor Total Rewards Strategies in-kind donor Anheuser-Busch.

Click on the photos below to see the fun!

Board Chair Lee Curtis (left) hopes volunteer dealers Tracey and Dennis Dillon give him a winning hand.

Board Chair Lee Curtis (left) hopes volunteer dealers Tracey and Dennis Dillon give him a winning hand.

Celebrity emcee Mark Reardon (left) betted and bluffed alongside Cher Curtis.

Celebrity emcee Mark Reardon (left) betted and bluffed alongside Cher Curtis.

Richard (left) and Jim Coughlin explained to the crowd the ways the Arc has made a difference for their family over the years.

Richard (left) and Jim Coughlin explained to the crowd the ways the Arc has made a difference for their family over the years.

The stakes were high at the Championship table!

The stakes were high at the Championship table!

Aricka Gregerson (3rd place), Joe Burris (2nd place), Champion Stephen Conway joined "Lady Luck" Jessica Schroeder with their trophies in hand.

Aricka Gregerson (3rd place), Joe Burris (2nd place), Champion Stephen Conway joined "Lady Luck" Jessica Schroeder with their trophies in hand.

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Board Chair Lee Curtis (left) hopes volunteer dealers Tracey and Dennis Dillon give him a winning hand. Celebrity emcee Mark Reardon (left) betted and bluffed alongside Cher Curtis. Richard (left) and Jim Coughlin explained to the crowd the ways the Arc has made a difference for their family over the years. The stakes were high at the Championship table! Aricka Gregerson (3rd place), Joe Burris (2nd place), Champion Stephen Conway joined "Lady Luck" Jessica Schroeder with their trophies in hand.

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