Explore Austin Chief Development Officer Lauren Zurbrugg and Board Member Wendy Papasan appeared on Studio 512 of KXAN News to preview Aces for Adventure, a charity poker tournament benefiting the 280 youth Explore Austin serves.
Aces for Adventure takes place Wednesday, May 21 at the Austin Club and features a poker tournament for newbies through professional players, with dinner, unlimited cocktails and the first round of poker chips included in the ticket price of $199. The top 10 poker players will receive prizes, each valued at $1,000 or more, including premium hotel and Airbnb stays paired with one-of-a-kind Austin experiences. Get tickets for Aces for Adventure here.
Thank You to our In-Kind Donors
These in-kind donors are providing prizes to our top 10 poker players in the tournament, which include:
Float On Boat Rentals – Tickets to their Sunset Tours on Lake Austin and Lake Travis
Kendra Scott – Iconic jewelry from an Austin local
Austin FC – Tickets to a match on July 5 vs LAFC; thank you to Morgan & John Burnham for this generous donation!
SkinSpirit Med Spa – SkinBetter product basket and $100 gift certificate for Austin’s leading medspa
On Shoes – Run on clouds with Swiss performance running shoes
Retro Boat Rentals ATX – Cruise Lady Bird Lake in vintage style with eco-friendly technology
Premier Performance Training – Personal training to meet your goals
Papasan Home Services – Professional remodeling and full service handyman services
Alotten – 2 tickets and a parking pass to Leon Bridges and Charley Crockett at the Moody Center on September 23
Rowing Dock – 2 one-hour passes for paddling on Lady Bird Lake
Copperbox Leadership Advisory – Leadership development and executive coaching
Duffy Real Estate Team – 1 wristband for Austin City Limits Music Festival
Viva Day Spa + Med Spa – 1 sixty-minute Swedish massage
YETI – The cold standard
Electric Shuffle – Games, vibes and a $500 bar tab
Southside Tattoo – $100 gift card for a tattooing session
AT&T Hotel & Conference Center – 1-night stay in the heart of Austin, just steps from the Moody Center
Gossamer Gear – Functional, ultralight gear, including 2 backpacks
woom – 1 children’s bike of the winner’s choosing
Guero’s Taco Bar – $30 gift certificate to the iconic Austin taco bar on South Congress
imogene + willie – $250 in-store credit for their South Congress location of apparel in Austin
