May 7 at the Palms Resort & Casino Join us as we raise money for Maloof Skateboarding Assistance Foundation with the second annual ANTE UP for Skateboarding Poker Tournament: Foundation Overview At the 2007 X Games, Joe Maloof watched on live TV as pro skateboarder Jake Brown took a frightening 50-foot fall during the Big Air Vert competition landing directly on his back. To everyone’s relief, Brown walked away unhurt from what could have been a life changing event. It was Brown’s fall that inspired Joe and Gavin Maloof to create the Maloof Skateboarding Assistance Foundation. Established in 2008, the Maloof Skateboarding Assistance Foundation is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to : Providing monetary support to professional skaters who suffer catastrophic injuries while skateboarding To build skate parks in order to provide a safe and legal environment for skaters. Providing insurance to all skateboarders who compete in the Maloof Money Cup In 2009, Monster Energy sponsored the first annual “Ante Up for Skateboarding” Poker Tournament benefitting the MSAF. Jake Brown took first place in the tournament and instead of keeping his winnings he donated everything back to the foundation.
Also in 2009, MSAF hosted an opportunity drawing in the Festival Village of the 2009 Maloof Money Cup. Following the MMC, MSAF held a special online auction offering a Palms Hotel and Casino getaway package with two nights complimentary stay in the Maloof Brothers Suite at Palms Place, dinner for two at Nove Italiano restaurant, plus pro skateboarder Jake Brown and friends joined the winner to make sure they had a great time. Other items auctioned off were a one-of-a-kind Gibson Guitar and a autographed signature skateboards from many of the pro’s that skated in the 2009 MMC. |
