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Buy In for A Cure

June 14, 2012 

Novices and experienced card player alike enjoyed the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation's 2nd Annual Buy In for a Cure Texas Hold'em Tournament on June 14.  Over 100 guests joined in the action and excitement of the game and $40,000 was raised for the diabetes research at the DRI. The night was electrifying as players tried their luck and used their skill to become the tournament champion.  The evening included trophies, prizes and a sweepstake.  Guests enjoyed fabulous food, cigars and fine wines and spirits at the beautiful Garden City Hotel. 

The final Buy In For A Cure table of winners!	Buy In for A Cure committee member Bob Zuckerman and DRIF LI Region Chairman of the Board Allan L. Pashcow.	The Ritter Family is ready for the games to begin.
The Feldman Family cheer each other on at Black Jack.	Paul Peykar (middle), last year's tournament winner sizes up the game and gives a few tips to friends.	The players all Buy In to find a cure for diabetes.
DRIF LI Region board member Jon Hatz with son Ben.	Buy In volunteers sell out the sweepstake prize to St. Marteen.	DRIF LI Region board member Miriam Shiff and Addy Fritzhand.
Hand rolled cigars were enjoyed by guests.	Jon Hatz, Allan L. Pashcow and John Carrion taking a break from the action.	Buy In for A Cure committee member David Zinn(middle)with friends.
Photos by Marc Levine Photography