Every spring, There is a poker tournament/silent auction in memory of my dear friend Kevin Coughlin that benefits a local pet rescue. Kev was a HUGE CBJ fan, gone too soon 5 years ago. I actually met him first at Black Tie BlueJackets years ago. Big Hearted guy, always out to help others. The event in his memory, hosted by his wife Barb, has a silent auction featuring tons of CBJ stuff. Last year, I picked up a signed Clitsome practice jersey and a Hockey Fights Cancer (with Foundation COA) McElhinney sweater. Other CBJ items last year were one-of-a-kind lights, signed photos, signed pucks, Signed replica jerseys, game-used sticks (Rick Nash), tickets for a game next season (116 row E), Logo wear, etc. Don't know yet what will be this year's goodies. In addition, there were vacations at a BnB, other sports memorabilia, and lots of pet-related items in the auction. You don't have to play poker to come and bid! If you do play poker... Well, that benefits the shelter, too.
I will post the flyer once it is available. Last year, folks gave me some good-natured heat about "keeping this quiet" to increase my chances of scoring some great items in the auction. SO... Here is your heads up! JOIN US. BID on the silent auction, play poker help abused pets.... honor a true CBJ guy!
When: April 13
Where: SHARK TANK Poker Club 1508 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH 43220
Time: Noon start for Poker Tourney (Drop in to bid any time 12-3)
Why: Support animal rescue, a cause near and dear to Kevin's heart. Get some awesome items in the silent auction