The Kitten Charity Poker Tourney
From the Forum 
/ Dave Allan / 02 April 2009 / 2 Comments
Just before Xmas 2008, Betfair Forumite, Big Brother Guru, and Specials Poker Team Star Player in Battle of the Forums "The Kitten", aka Chris Cork, was diagnosed with Leukaemia.
You can read about his "coming out" and some of the messages of support in this forum post.
Some of his virtual friends on the Betfair forums suggested a fundraising event for a charity of Chris' choice, and The Kitten Poker Tourney was conceived. Chris has chosen the charity Leukaemia Care for the tourney now scheduled for 7:30pm on Tuesday 5th May 2009. Below is a photo of Chris practicing for the event.
The tourney is being held on Betfair Poker, and is being pitched at everyone, whether you are a poker regular, or whether you are a complete donk like Chris and the rest of the Specials crowd. It's not going to break the bank, after all everyone's a winner on Betfair aren't they, as it will be a $20 entry fee, with $10 going to the prize pool, and $10 going to Leukaemia Care. In addition, Betfair will match the donation pool (thanks Betfair), doubling up the amount that is raised for charity.
In addition to the prize pool, there is a merchandise bounty on The Kitten, Froggitt and fiveleaves...... all Specials forum regulars (yes they do all dress up in sequins, tight trousers and patent leather shoes for watching Strictly Come Dancing) ......take one of them out and you will receive an entry into a $20K GTD daily tournament (worth $109)
For those of you wanting to make an additional donation (whether anonymously or using your forum/poker name or using your real name.....its up to you), go to www.justgiving.com/thekitten .......anything you can give would be greatly appreciated.
Registration for the tourney is now open - even if you're watching Corries or footy on TV, or playing an MTT on Betfair Poker, you can still show your support by playing this tourney at the same time. Put the date in the diary now.
Finally, please please please spread the word - could all you poker players mention the tourney at your tables, and an occasional mention in whatever forum each of you is active in will help to boost the numbers.
Mark Selwyn a.k.a. Froggitt
Related Links
Just Giving - The Kitten
Leukaemia Care Website
Download Betfair Poker - if you need to.
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Froggitt | 06 April 2009
Just a quick "thank you" from me to all at Betfair who have made this happen.
Chris Cork | 07 April 2009
Hi folks,
I just want to say "thanks" three times:-
Firstly, to Betfair for setting this up and very generously offering to match the donation pool - remember, this means that in effect your whole $20 buy-in is going to a very good cause.
Secondly, I want to thank each and every one of you who have made a donation and/or registered for the Tournament. I'm getting nothing out of it financially, but from a spiritual point of view, it is giving me some kind of purpose in life at the moment and I'm throwing all my usual Kittenish enthusiasm into it! It really is quite theraputic for me so apologies if I am boring you senseless on the forums!
Thirdly, a big "thankyou" to Mark Selwyn (a.k.a Froggit", without whose inspiration and persistance this event would not be taking place. Thanks Mark, it means a lot to me.
So, hope to see you all on May 5th - may the best Kitten win. :-)