Jena Delk’s Blog

It has been a busy 24 hours. I left Orlando yesterday morning at eight o’clock for Washington DC. It is now 8:14 am and I am at the Atlanta airport, awaiting my connecting flight to Orlando. Why does a person make such a quick trip to our nation’s capital? For a very worthy cause to be sure!

Where did I go?

The Sixth Annual Bad Beat on Cancer Texas Hold’em Charity Event was held at Union Station. This $500 re-buy tournament was well attended by many prominent people on and off the felt. Our host for the evening was charming, Phil Gordon, who seemed to know every person in attendance. Those he did not know were soon made to feel very welcome. He would pause for pictures or an autograph with the ease of a seasoned professional.

What is the mission of the Foundation?

Proceeds from this tournament will be utilized to further the mission of the Prevent Cancer Foundation. The Foundation since its inception in 1985 has raised more than $113 million in support of cancer prevention research, education, and outreach programs. The Foundation has played a fundamental role in developing the body of knowledge that provides important prevention and early detection strategies. Further information regarding its mission and results can be found at www.preventcancer.org.

What can you do to help?

· You can help put a bad beat on cancer by texting the word ‘poker’ to 50555 to donate $10 to the Prevent Cancer Foundation. This one-time donation will be added to your mobile telephone bill or deducted from your prepaid account balance. This donation service is provided by mGive Foundation.

· Take the Bad Beat on Cancer 1% Pledge and join a growing list of poker professional who donate 1% of their winnings to the foundation.

· Just send a check for any amount today.

· Give your time and Volunteer

Why do I participate?

As a former certified oncology nurse, I am keenly aware of the years that are added to the lives of those afflicted with cancer by early detection. I have lost my Mother and Grandmother to the disease, both of which had early symptoms that went unchecked for years. I would like to help spare other families this turmoil.