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All-In For Arthritis Poker Tournament attracts a Full House and raises $215,000!

AIFA 2023On Thursday June 1st, poker was the name of the game as Arthritis Society Canada held its 17th annual/* All-In for Arthritis Texas Hold 'Em Elimination Tournament at Design Exchange in Toronto. 

Business leaders and poker enthusiasts of all levels joined in an evening of fun and games, raising an incredible $215,000 to fight the fire of arthritis.  

But that was not all! Dressed in their best Diamonds & Denim, guests cheered on their favourite players in the tournament, and enjoyed a fabulous cocktail party, trendy music, silent auction, great food and incredible company.

“All-In for Arthritis is good-spirited competition for a great cause and a really fun night out!”, says Trish Barbato, president and CEO of Arthritis Society Canada. “We are so thankful to all the players for anteing up year after year and helping us raise more than $4.2 million to date since the event launched in 2005!” Alex Massi

Congratulations to this year’s tournament winner Alex Massi of Woodbridge Investments Corporation who was presented with the 2023 All-In for Arthritis tournament trophy by our 2022 poker champion, Kadin Isa. 

This event would not have been possible without the generosity of our Presenting Sponsor, The Co-operators, alongside many other sponsors and the work of our hardworking organizing committee.

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