The final totals are in for the 3rd Annual Ante 4 Autism event from the Las Vegas furniture market in January. Co-hosts David Wachendorfer, Phil Miner, Mike McQuiston, Mark Quinn, Jerry Williams, Scott Graham, Joe Amato, Randy Coconis, Stuart Carlitz and Doug Krinsky conducted the 3rd Annual Ante4Autism event at the Las Vegas furniture market and raised $9,325! The check to Autism Speaks was presented February 28, 2011 in Columbus, Ohio by Event Co-Host and 2011 Walk Co-Chair Doug Krinsky (2nd from left) , to 2011 Walk Co-Chair Kathy Borkowski (from left to right), Columbus Walk Now for Autism Speaks Walk Director Kim Niederst and 2010 Walk Co-Chair Lori Peacock. “Autism Speaks is very excited to receive the Ante 4 Autism check again this year and we will put the money to good use with research, advocacy and various community support projects” Kim Niederst mentioned.
The hosts would again like to thank several supporters of the event: Leggett and Platt, David Wachendorfer of Tempur-Pedic, Phil Miner and Mike McQuiston at Symbol and Bob Quinn at Restonic for their corporate donations of prizes for the raffle drawing. The hosts would also like to thank Mack Mattress Outlet in Columbus, OH, and the Serta Mattress Company for sponsoring our food for the evening. In addition we want to thank Kyle Doran at R & A Marketing, Marv Beneteau at RMG, David Lively of The Lively Merchant and Binion’s for their help and support of the event. In addition, co-host Doug Krinsky said, “We would like to thank everyone that attended or donated to 3rd Annual Ante4Autism event.” “We will also continue to accept donations by check as well.” Donations can be made by mailing checks to “Autism Speaks” in care of Doug Krinsky, 5405 Blackhawk Forest Drive, Westerville, OH 43082. If you would like to help with the next event please contact Doug Krinsky at (614)554-0802 or yogi1125@aol.com.
“We were very excited with the turnout this year and look forward to an even bigger event next January” said Krinsky. “The furniture industry has a big heart when it comes to giving back and once again we were not disappointed!” “There is hope with new treatments, therapies and the research being done right now that some day in the near future we can find the cause of autism, and prevent it.” “The prevalence of Autism is now 1 in 110 births and we need do more research to stop this epidemic from continuing to rise.” “We thank everyone for their support and hope to see everyone again next year” said Krinsky.