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3Z Brands Returns as $15,000 Final Table Sponsor for 17th Annual Ante4autism Event

Furniture World News Desk on 2/17/2025


3Z Brands will return as the $15,000 Final Table sponsor for the 17th Annual Ante4autism event, continuing its support for autism-related charities.

“We are happy to support this cause once again,” said John Merwin, CEO of 3Z Brands. Doug Krinsky, Founder of Ante4autism, expressed appreciation for Merwin and all event sponsors for their contributions.

Additional Sponsors Announced

Krinsky also announced the following sponsors:

  • $10,000 Diamond Sponsor: Furniture First National Buying Group
  • $5,000 Platinum Sponsors: Ashley Furniture Industries, Planned Furniture Promotions (PFP), TD Retail Card Services, and an anonymous donor
  • $1,000 Silver Sponsor: Englander

Benefiting Autism Charities

Proceeds from the 2025 Ante4autism event, scheduled for Saturday, July 26, 2025, at South Point Hotel and Casino, will support the following five autism-related charities:

  • Aces for Autism
  • AJ Foundation
  • All R Friends
  • National Autism Association of Southeast Ohio (NAASEO)
  • Oakstone Academy

More information on each charity is available at Ante4autism.com.

Registration and Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsors and players can sign up online at Ante4autism.com or contact Founder Doug Krinsky for sponsorship or participation details. The 2025 Sponsorship Guidelines are also available on the website.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that 1 in 36 children in the U.S. are on the autism spectrum. The Ante4autism event raises funds to support families, children, and adults impacted by autism.

Event Co-Hosts

Krinsky also thanked the event’s Co-Hosts, who volunteer their time to support the cause:

  • Joey Amato – Rock N Roll City Mattress
  • Stuart Carlitz – Bedding Industries of America
  • Bo Coconis – Coconis Furniture
  • Randy Coconis – Coconis Furniture
  • Nick Hrkman – Southerland Sleep
  • Karina Jett – Coldwell Banker Premier Realty
  • Mike McQuiston – Carpenter
  • Anthony Mehran – Huffman Koos Furniture
  • Myra Stone – Independent Representative
  • David Wachendorfer – Delandis Sleep
  • Jerry Williams – Retail Service Systems Inc.

For more information or to register, visit Ante4autism.com.