Reservation Packages
Royal Flush Package at $100,000
Straight Flush Package at $75,000
Four Of A Kind Package at $50,000
Full House Package at $25,000
Flush Package at $10,000
Individual Tickets
Individual – Premium at $5,000
Individual – Preferred at $2,500
Individual – Limited at $1,000
The Montel Williams MS Foundation Gala
& Pro Celebrity Poker Challenge
On Thursday, March 13, 2008, join The Montel Williams MS Foundation for an evening of extravagance and glamour as we step back in time into a roaring 1920s Speakeasy!
At the center of the evening will be our exciting Pro-Celebrity Poker Challenge, featuring poker “pros” and celebrities who love to play — and win.
In true speakeasy fashion, dinner will be served in bountiful buffets around the room. There will also be live music, special guest performances and enticing sideline attractions such as poker lessons, dancing, prizes and many other surprises, making this an unforgettable evening of great fun and thrills.
Distinguished Cat’s Meow and Gala Honoree
Billy Tauzin, CEO, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA). As President and CEO of PhRMA, which represents the country’s leading pharmaceutical research and biotechnology companies, Billy – himself a proud cancer survivor – works to ensure that patients everywhere continue to have access to the miracles of medicines. As part of PhRMA’s mission, Billy Tauzin helps ensure that innovative biopharmaceutical research – including vital research for the treatment of MS –thrives, improving and saving lives everywhere. Under Billy’s leadership, PhRMA is also the official sponsor and driving force behind the Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA), which is designed to help un-insured and under-insured Americans get the prescriptions they need
to survive. Montel Williams is proud to serve as the national spokesperson for this critically important ongoing initiative.
Ante up against MS!
Montel Williams
Host & Speakeasy Proprietor
Head Honcho Co-Chairs
Ken Johnson, Senior Vice President of PhRMA
Michael J. DeStefano, Partner, Ernst & Young
and
The Board of Directors
and Benefit Gang
Invite you to carouse with us at
Presented by
Honoring
Billy Tauzin
CEO, Pharmaceutical Research and
Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)
The Hosts
Emme & Robin Givens
“Shuffle Up and Deal” with Montel Williams & Robert Daily
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Cipriani 42nd Street, New York City
110 East 42nd St. (Between Lexington and Park Avenue)
Poker Tournament Registration*: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Cocktail Reception: 5:30pm
Awards Ceremony: 6:45pm
Pro-Celebrity Poker Tournament - Begins promptly at 7:15pm
Buffet Dinner, Entertainment, and Dancing 7:15pm
* All poker participants must pre-register by March 10, 2008; space is limited.
RSVP 212.843.1745
or email to montelms@hgnyc.com
Attire: Festive or Roaring 20’s Era
