Poker Player Donates Big Winnings

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This story is too heartwarming to pass up. Scott Wellenbach grew up in Philadelphia and now lives in Nova Scotia. He’s a great poker player, and recently won $670,000 when he finished third in the 2019 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure Main Event.

Rather than using that money on a vacation, a car or some other fun activity – he’s giving it all to charity. He’s donated the money to causes like the Red Cross, Doctors Without Borders, Amnesty International and Oxfam International.

It’s worth reading about his adventures and the generous impact he’s making on others.

American Heart Association Fundraiser a Huge Success

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The American Heart Association held a fundraiser to celebrate their 20th anniversary. Called The Heart’s Delight Charity Wine Auction, the event happened in Washington D.C. on March 6-9 and raised $1.3 million for the AHA. Since the auction was started in 1999, it has raised $19 million in total.

One portion of the event included a grand tasting and live auction. The auction alone brought in more than $400,000. Other events included the Congress Has Heart reception, dinners hosted by embassy members and winemakers, a Bordeaux master class and more.

Learn more about the American Heart Association and the important work they do.