Follow on Google News News By Tag Industry News News By Location Country(s) Industry News
Follow on Google News | Las Vegas Comes to Los Angeles - LRO Charity Poker TournamentKiller Shrimp Restaurant in Marina del Rey hosts Jesse Billauer's "Life Rolls On" Charity Poker Tournament on June 8th, 2013
By: Killer Shrimp Jesse Billauer, LRO's founder and Director of National Outreach states, "We hope the public will come out and support this event as all proceeds go to LRO and enriching the lives of those with spinal cord injuries worldwide. We are grateful to KILLER SHRIMP for opening their facilities to LRO and look forward to even more collaborations in the future." What makes this charity event so special? LRO's Billauer became a quadriplegic at age 17 from a spinal cord injury suffered in a surfing accident. Since the accident, he has made it his mission to enhance the lives of other young people in similar situations. He is the motivational force behind LRO’s ability to empower thousands of youth affected by spinal cord injury to pursue active, productive and fulfilling adult lives. In 2010, Life Rolls On became a subsidiary of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation and serves as its West Coast headquarters. "We are honored to be the official host for this important charity event,” adds Kevin Michaels, Killer Shrimp owner. "We are committed to giving back to the community that has been generous to us throughout the years. Jesse and LRO's mission strongly reflects our own core philosophy which is to better the lives of those around us". Tickets for the event can be purchased in advance at www.liferollson.org/ Poker Seat Buy-in is $100 & Casino Night (Blackjack, Craps, etc.) are $25. Tickets can be purchased at the door the night of the event. "Life Rolls On" Mission Statement - Life Rolls On Foundation (LRO) is dedicated to improving the quality of life for young people affected by spinal cord injury and utilizes action sports as a platform for inspiring the infinite possibilities beyond paralysis. In addition to producing unique quality of life programs, LRO fosters spinal cord injury awareness, and offers outreach to individuals and their families at the onset of injury. What is LRO? - Life Rolls On is a non-profit organization that inspires others to see the boundless possibilities beyond paralysis. Established in 2002, LRO’s signature adaptive surfing program, They Will Surf Again, has grown into a catalyst of hope for thousands of individuals throughout the world. For more information please visit: www.LifeRollsOn.org About Killer Shrimp - Killer Shrimp is a unique restaurant concept that has a 20-year history of success serving one item, our signature dish, Killer Shrimp. Our loyal customers have lined up, night after night for 20 years to enjoy our fresh shrimp cooked to order in our secret spicy sauce. We pride ourselves on our secret recipes, great service and relaxing, familiar atmosphere. Killer Shrimp now offers our customers (healthy) mouth-watering fresh seafood, steak, salad and soup, all of which are prepared with an irresistible combination of flavor and spices. Killer Shrimp is located in the historic Marina Del Rey area and boasts 5,000 square feet of dining fantasy. The restaurant has over 300 feet of public boat docking, making it the only “dock and dine“ destination in the city. The Harbor Patio features outdoor seating with glass enclosures, cozy heaters and date-worthy ambiance. The daytime vibe is upbeat and sparkling with ocean breezes, while dining after dusk is an aphrodisiac mix of sultry rock, jazz/R&B, and low-lit bliss. The wait-staff, known for their edgy style, tattoos and stellar service remind guests that the Killer Shrimp experience once again rocks out. Killer Shrimp Santa Barbara will open in summer of 2013 with all the specialty favorites of the Marina del Rey location plus a few local surprise dishes sourced from the Channel Islands. For more information, visit www.killershrimp.com End
|
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Account Phone Number