Event 17 (Day 2): All From The Heart

Level 10 (Blinds 500/1,000/100)
Total Entries: 178
Players Remaining: 68

Michael Rothbard 

There have been a handful eliminations in the first (15) minutes of play, including James St. Hilaire, Scott Blumenfeld, David Tran, David Greene, and Sang Kim.

We had a chance to talk to Day 1A chip leader Michael Rothbard prior to play today, who informed us of his new charitable endeavor.  Rothbard has started a foundation in memory of his parents, the Harry And Belle Memorial Foundation.  This foundations mission is to help underprivileged local athletes (Maryland) and offer them the opportunity to reach their full potential both athletically and academically.

Michael may be in a joking mood today, wearing his fake mustache at the table, but he is truly serious about giving back to the community in honor of his family.  Rothbard and Chinni will both be donating their $5,000 bonus to the foundation, with Michael going even further and donating any of his winnings from this tournament.  These are the great stories in poker, and this is what needs to be publicized throughout our community.