Leggett & Platt, Glassmans Join as $5,000 Sponsors of 2025 Ante4autism Event

Furniture World News Desk on 3/31/2025

Leggett & Platt, along with Karl and Cathi Glassman, have joined as $5,000 Platinum sponsors of the 17th Annual Ante4autism event, taking place July 26 at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The annual charity poker event raises funds for autism-related organizations.

Furniture First, which is also a $10,000 Diamond Sponsor, will host a members-only golf outing at its annual Symposium to raise additional funds in support of Ante4autism and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

“Ante4autism Founder Doug Krinsky would like to thank Leggett & Platt, Karl and Cathi Glassman, and Furniture First for their incredible support over the last 17 years,” the organization said.

In addition, Taekwondo America has joined the sponsor lineup as a $2,500 Gold sponsor. Two new $1,000 Silver sponsors were also announced: Joyce Cassen, MD and Furnituredealer.net.

Ante4autism will once again offer 10 travel experiences as part of its silent auction, available for pre-purchase or bidding during the event. Details can be found at Ante4autism.com.

2025 Sponsor List (to date):

• $25,000 Presenting Sponsor:
  Bedding Industries of America

• $15,000 Final Table Sponsor:
  3Z Brands

• $10,000 Diamond Sponsor:
  Furniture First National Buying Group

• $5,000 Platinum Sponsors:
  Ashley Furniture Industries
  Planned Furniture Promotions (PFP)
  TD Retail Card Services
  Leggett & Platt
  Karl and Cathi Glassman
  Furniture First Golf Outing
  Anonymous donation

• $2,500 Gold Sponsors:
  Taekwondo America
  Furniture First Golf Outing

• $1,000 Silver Sponsors:
  Englander
  Joyce Cassen, MD
  Furnituredealer.net

Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit five autism-related organizations:
Aces for Autism, AJ Foundation, All R Friends, National Autism Association of Southeast Ohio (NAASEO), and Oakstone Academy. Visitors can learn more about these charities by clicking their logos at Ante4autism.com.

Registration is open for sponsors and players. For more information or to register, visit Ante4autism.com or contact Founder Doug Krinsky directly. Sponsorship guidelines are also available online.

Special hotel rates for event attendees are available at the South Point Hotel and Casino using the code ANTE025. Room rates are $129 for Friday and Saturday, and $59 for Sunday. A resort fee of $22 applies.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) currently reports that 1 in 36 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Ante4autism raises funds to support individuals and families affected by autism.

Founder Doug Krinsky also extended thanks to the volunteer Co-Hosts for 2025:
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), and Jerry Williams (Retail Service Systems Inc.).

About Ante4autism
Ante4autism is an annual charity poker event founded to raise awareness and funds for autism-related organizations. Now in its 17th year, the event brings together industry professionals, community members, and sponsors to support individuals and families affected by autism. Proceeds from the event benefit a rotating group of charities focused on services, research, and advocacy. Ante4autism is open to players of all skill levels and emphasizes community support through fundraising, participation, and sponsorship. For more information, visit Ante4autism.com.