MGW learned Tuesday that PokerStars.com has just secured a partnership with the New Jersey chapter of Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization.
Through its Corporate Giving Program called Helping Hands, PokerStars will become a “Premier Sponsor of Autism Speaks, supporting ongoing research, advocacy and awareness efforts during Autism Awareness Month in April – and beyond.”
In March, PokerStars re-entered the United States by launching its platform in New Jersey and is continuing to show its dedication to the state by bringing awareness to autism research through one of the causes’ largest champions: Autism Speaks – New Jersey Chapter.
This cause is especially important to some of the Team PokerStars Pros, particularly Chris Moneymaker, whose life has been affected by autism.
“Today, autism is a complex and often misunderstood disorder that affects 1 out of 68 children and millions of families, including many of those within the PokerStars family,” said Eric Hollreiser, Vice President of Corporate Communications for Amaya Inc. and PokerStars. “We are eager to partner with Autism Speaks New Jersey to help raise funds and awareness for this important work.”
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