St. Louis Arc

Supporting People with Developmental Disabilities and Their Families Since 1950

Texas Hold ‘Em Players Take Part in 2011 Poker Tournament

The St. Louis Arc's 7th annual "Showdown for the St. Louis Arc" was another big success!  175 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 26, 2011 at the Hilton Frontenac St. Louis, raised more than $25,000 to benefit the agency’s programs for people with developmental disabilities.

Brothers Joe and Tom Auffenberg 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.

Trophies and bragging rights were awarded to the top three finishers:   Third place went to Ross Hammond, Third place; Jayme Leedy, Second place; and Dan Wiseman, Tournament Champion.  Many thanks to volunteers who pitched in, including St. Louis Arc employees and friends and to event sponsors Centene Charitable Foundation, Total Rewards Strategies and Anheuser-Busch.

Click on the photos below to see the fun!
Mary Oglesby and board member Hazel Donald (right) cheer on the remaining players at their table.

Mary Oglesby and board member Hazel Donald (right) cheer on the remaining players at their table.

Board Chair Lee Curtis (right) with our celebrity emcee Mark Reardon of KMOX.

Board Chair Lee Curtis (right) with our celebrity emcee Mark Reardon of KMOX.

The stakes were high at the Championship table!

The stakes were high at the Championship table!

Tom Auffenberg explained to the crowd the ways the Arc has made a difference for their family over the years.

Tom Auffenberg explained to the crowd the ways the Arc has made a difference for their family over the years.

Pit Boss David Baugh along with Ross Hammond (3rd place), Jayme Leedy (2nd place), Champion Dan Wiseman joined "Lady Luck" Jessica Schroeder with their trophies in hand.

Pit Boss David Baugh along with Ross Hammond (3rd place), Jayme Leedy (2nd place), Champion Dan Wiseman joined "Lady Luck" Jessica Schroeder with their trophies in hand.

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Mary Oglesby and board member Hazel Donald (right) cheer on the remaining players at their table. Board Chair Lee Curtis (right) with our celebrity emcee Mark Reardon of KMOX. The stakes were high at the Championship table! Tom Auffenberg explained to the crowd the ways the Arc has made a difference for their family over the years. Pit Boss David Baugh along with Ross Hammond (3rd place), Jayme Leedy (2nd place), Champion Dan Wiseman joined "Lady Luck" Jessica Schroeder with their trophies in hand.

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