Jennifer Harman to Donate 1 Percent of Winnings to Charity

Posted on February 3, 2010 
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When it comes to players willing to give back to the global community, poker has always played host to some of the most generous professional in the world of sports. Some poker pros donate money outright, while others like Jamie Gold host a number of charity-driven tournaments/events. Jennifer Harman has always been one of the frontrunners when it comes to giving back, even more so now that she has agreed to donate 1% of her future poker earnings to the NephCure foundation, an organization that researches cures for kidney diseases.

“Kidney disease is extremely difficult,” said Harman, who has undergone two kidney transplants herself. “It is invisible, and it affects kids and adults alike. NephCure is trying to find an answer, and I’m here to help by joining ‘All-in for a Cure.’”

The charity program ‘All-in for Cure’ has been in existence for some time now, having been founded by Poker Players International. The foundation asks poker players to donate 1% of their winnings to NephCure, with dozens of other pros including Lee Childs, Matt Glantz and Frank Vizza also a part of the cause.

“It is great to have someone with the pedigree and reputation of Jennifer joining PPI’s pledge program,” said PPI’s market head Eric Siegel, who has a son with kidney disease. “Having her involved in this program is a tremendous benefit to everyone, and I expect it to lead to more players coming on board. She understands the responsibility to give back. By doing so, hopefully we can find a cure for this horrible disease that affects thousands of people.”

In addition to her new commitment with NephCure, Harman will continue to host a special charity tournament that benefits the Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

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