Poker Tournament Fundraiser for One Step Closer Foundation

July 2nd, 2008 Posted in News, Related Events

“All in for CP” will help raise funds for the One Step Closer Foundation (OSCF) through The First Annual Celebrity Charity No Limit Texas Hold-Em Poker Tournament kicking off Sunday August 3^rd, 2008! They plan to help the OSCF reach their goal of making Cerebral Palsy a thing of the past. Fifty percent of the proceeds from the tournament go to the players and fifty percent goes to OSCF.

Some of the celebrities that will be taking part in the fundraiser are: Sam Simon, Norm MacDonald, Jennifer Tilly, Ben Affleck, Colin Quinn, Jerry Cantrell, and Montel Williams, to name a few of the many.

The One Step Closer Foundation was founded in 2007 and is a non-profit, charitable organization whose main goal is to ease, as much as possible, the lives of those who suffer from Cerebral Palsy. The OSCF has used various fundraising efforts, such as this poker tournament, to support groups and individuals with financial aid. The OSCF also provides money to researchers looking for medical advancements in treating and diagnosing Cerebral Palsy.

Jacob Zalewski, founder and CEO of OSCF, suffers from Cerebral Palsy. When he was born three months premature he was given a three percent chance of survival due to several complications at birth. Jacob has never considered himself handicapped by this debilitating disease. He actually has considered it a blessing. He believes it is something God has entrusted to him, to use positively in inspiring others.

Jacob states, “I have always said that if I was ever in a position to do some good in this wonderful world, I would do so without hesitating. I think we were all put here for a reason and that absolutely everything happens for a reason.”

There are others deeply involved in this foundation and they are all equally as positive and passionate about its cause as Jacob. It is an inspiring to see individuals who want to “put the welfare of others above selfish concerns”. This foundation looks to have a bright future and hopefully the poker tournament not only brings in proceeds, but also brings awareness to Cerebral Palsy.