Written by
Lynne Valencia
DENVER - Winner winner, chicken dinner. The 11th annual Snowmobile For Life Poker Run to benefit Flight for Life Colorado takes place in beautiful Grand Lake on Saturday, Feb. 18. Anyone that loves poker and values the great service that Flight for Life offers should come and play a hand!
Registration is open the day of the event on Feb. 18 from 9 a.m. to noon. The Poker Run Course is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost per poker hand is $5 or five hands for $20.
The prize for first place is $700 for "Best Poker Hand", second place will win $200 and third place will win $100. There will also be a silent auction taking place with lots of great items.
For almost 40 years, Flight For Life Colorado has been dedicated to transporting patients in need, regardless of their ability to pay and insurance status. Each year, the flight team donates over $4 million in charity and uncompensated care.
This year, Flight For Life Colorado will be celebrating the 40th Anniversary of reliable service to the state of Colorado and surrounding areas.
For more information on the event, go to http://gltrailblazers.com/2012_poker_run
This article was written by Community Relations Intern Tahlia Hersch.
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