Colliers International Charity Poker Tournament Raises $42,000

SAN JOSE, Calif. - April 8, 2013 - PRLog -- Colliers International held its fifth Charity Poker Tournament at Villa Regusa in Campbell to benefit its charitable foundation, Links for Life California (http://www.linksforlifeca.com). Over $42,000 was raised for Links for Life, which provides grants to help local organizations that make a difference in the lives of Bay Area children. Since its inception in 2007, Colliers’ Links for Life Foundation has given more than $460,000 to 154 qualifying charities in the Bay Area.  

The 135 participants that attended the popular event were comprised of Colliers’ brokers and their guests, which included over 70 giveaways valued at more than $15,000 that were donated by Colliers brokers, their clients and tournament underwriters Vulcan Construction, Hopkins & Carley, TICO Construction, Barry Swenson Builder, and Iron Construction. In addition, a weekend at the Ritz Carlton, Half Moon Bay was donated by the tournament underwriters. Four auction items as well as final table prizes were also part of the evening’s festivities, including a weekend trip to Pebble Beach, donated by Skyline Construction.

Brian Mason of Colliers’ San Jose office was this year’s tournament winner, narrowly capturing the tournament from a great group of finalists in a battle to the finish. “I really enjoyed participating in the Colliers Links for Life Poker Tournament and Fundraiser,” said Mason. “Great cause, great group of people!  I was lucky and saw some good cards. Can’t wait for next year!”

Jeff Fredericks, Managing Partner of Colliers’ Silicon Valley office, commented, “As much fun as everyone has at the many Colliers events we host every year, the poker tournament has special meaning. We set aside business for a few hours and get to see the selfless and personal side of those we interact with, both inside and outside the company. I’m humbled by all the support we have received once again this year.”

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