ALL IN FOR ASCENT SOCCER - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16th - 6PM to MIDNIGHT
‘All In For Ascent Soccer’ is a charity poker tournament, party and networking event, where guests have a chance to make a difference -- with all net proceeds going to Ascent Soccer, via Canadian charitable partner Athletes for Africa, in support of programs for youth in soccer, academics and leadership.
ABOUT THE EVENT . . . IN 3 EASY STEPS
STEP ONE : LEARN HOW TO REGISTER
This event is happening on Wednesday, November 16th at 210 King Street East, in downtown Toronto.
Now that you know you’re free that night . . . BUY A TICKET ($250) or BUY A TABLE - 8 Tickets Together ($2,000)
Once you’ve purchased your ticket (or table), you will get an email notification and confirmation of your entry and seat(s) at the poker tables. And, a charitable receipt for your support!
STEP TWO : CHECK OUT THE BENEFITS
Everyone at the event will enjoy:
POKER EVENT SEAT: An entry into the tournament and a seat at the poker tables, for a ton of fun and great prizes. And, if you purchase a ‘table’, you get 8 seats and an exclusive table to start the event!
DRINKS & EATS: All-inclusive cocktail/networking reception, and drinks and food all evening.
GREAT PRIZES: A chance to win some amazing prizes for our top poker players, alongside our random draws with a chance for everyone to win. And, every player who makes the final table (our Top 8) will win an amazing prize! A full prize list is coming soon, but already confirmed are Raptors & Leafs tickets, front row balcony tickets for Barenaked Ladies at Massey Hall in December, Arcade Fire tickets at Scotiabank Arena and a private wine tasting for 10 people!
MORE FUN & ENTERTAINMENT: You can also expect some great music, a silent auction, Crown & Anchor . . . and more!
SPECIAL GUESTS: Sport, media and entertainment celebs have been invited and might just be at your table! Guests will be confirmed closer to event day, and may be subject to change.
STEP THREE: DON’T WORRY ABOUT THE POKER
This is an event for all! Even if this is your first time at a poker table, this evening is for you. We will have poker experts on hand to run the tournament and take our beginners through a crash course in ‘Texas Hold ‘em Poker’ so you’ll be ready to play,
And then, it’s game on!
Who you’re supporting . . .
Ascent Soccer, a social impact organization, transforms the lives of young men and women in some of East Africa’s poorest areas by providing opportunities for leadership, education, critical life skills and character development, combined with a world-class soccer academy.
Based in Malawi & Uganda, with registered charity operations in the USA and Canada, Ascent was founded in 2014 and works with over 100 boys and girls carefully selected from across East Africa. Ascent graduates have gone on to win life-changing scholarships at elite global boarding schools, with other Ascent scholars representing the academy in youth national teams and across Europe. Ascent’s vision is to guide youth to realize and reach their potential, growing into exceptional young men and women who not only re-invest in their own communities, but provide opportunities for the success of future graduates.
ASCENT SOCCER: Empowering exceptional talent in ignored East Africa and striving to be the greenest soccer club and academy on the continent.
And by registering today -- you will be transforming lives, through the beautiful game and Ascent Soccer.
For more information, please contact:
Adrian Bradbury, Co-Founder & Director of Development & Partnerships
adrian(at)ascentsoccer.org