Press Release:
Press Release:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Grateful Hearts Association
📞 725-229-9100
📍 Monticello, NY
$20,000 Poker Showdown to Change Lives: Grateful Hearts Launches Celebrity Charity Tournament at Resorts World Catskills
Why does a game of poker matter?
Because for too many foster youth aging out of the system, life becomes a gamble. The Grateful Hearts Celebrity Charity Poker Tournament flips the odds—one hand, one heart, one life at a time.
Set against the electric backdrop of the Resorts World Catskills Poker Room, this high-stakes, high-impact poker event kicks off Friday, June 27, 2025 at 7 PM, leading to the nationally broadcasted Grateful Eight Final Table showdown on Saturday, June 28.
A Weekend That Deals Hope, Not Just Cards
With a $20,000 cash prize for first place and $2,000 minimum for all Grateful Eight finalists, this isn’t just another poker tournament—it’s a televised rally cry to support foster youth transitioning into adulthood.
“We don’t play for chips. We play for change,” said Kelly McCammon “When the final cards fall, what we’re really building is a better future—for every young adult who’s been left behind.”
Why It Matters
Each year, thousands of young adults age out of foster care with no safety net. Grateful Hearts exists to rewrite that ending—through housing, healthcare, mentorship, and now… poker.
This two-night charity event, paired with the Legends of the LPGA Celebrity Golf Tournament, brings together poker pros, celebrities, and everyday players under one banner: supporting youth who deserve a shot at life.
Media & Global Reach
The Grateful Eight Final Table will be filmed for broadcast and streaming distribution to a potential audience of over 200 million global viewers. Through our social media network alone, corporate sponsors can expect a minimum reach of 3 million engaged viewers.
Broadcast will be shown on tape delay as per NY state law, and will re-air throughout 2025 across our partnered media platforms.
Event Highlights:
🎲 Friday, June 27 @ 7PM:
Open tournament begins until the top 8 finalists—our “Grateful Eight”—are determined.
♠️ Saturday, June 28 @ 7PM:
The “Grateful Eight” return to the Final Table, competing for the $20,000 grand prize.
💼 Minimum $2,000 cash-out for all Final Table players.
🎥 Broadcast & Streaming:
Professional media crew onsite for multi-camera coverage and highlights package.
🏨 Registered Players:
Eligible for exclusive discounted hotel rates at Resorts World Catskills, plus access to Legends LPGA Golf Events all weekend long.
How to Join
🎟️ Players must be 21+ to compete in the Resorts World Catskills Poker Room.
💻 For registration, hotel rates, and full event schedule, visit:
A Seat at the Table Means a Chance to Give Back
This is your invitation to go all in—not just for the cash prize, but for a cause that deserves a national spotlight. When the cameras roll and the cards are dealt, your hand could be the one that makes a difference.
Don’t just play the game. Help us change the rules.
Join the Grateful Hearts Poker Tournament. Play big. Win big. Give bigger.