The foundation held its second Texas HoldŽem poker tournament Saturday
After a successful poker tournament in November helped the Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club Foundation raise $10,000 for various charities, the group is at it again, hoping to re-raise not just money, but good feelings, too.
The foundation held its second Texas Hold'em poker tournament Saturday, raising about $5,000.
"What we try to do is to identify small local charities in Apache Junction and the Gold Canyon area that don't necessarily receive national exposure," said foundation chairman Ray Braghetta, 61.
Money raised at November's tournament benefited Community Alliance Against Family Abuse, Project HELP, which assists needy families within the Apache Junction Unified School District, and Sunshine Acres in Mesa, a home for children separated from their parents.
"We were fortunate in that some of the six finalists donated some or all of their winnings," Braghetta said.
Saturday's proceeds also will go to local youths.
Since the foundation's inception in fall 2003, the group has raised more than $50,000 for various charities through such events as a wine tasting, a dinner and dance, and the poker games. Participation is limited to members of Superstition Mountain and their guests.
