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“CUEING FOLKS WITH STROKES”
Raises Money for Denver Pool Instructor and Stroke Victim Tom Ross
Denver – The “Cueing Folks with Strokes” fundraiser was held Saturday, July 9th, 2011 at the Wynkoop Brewing Company at 1634 18th Street, Denver, CO. Money from the event helps pay daily living expenses for Tom Ross, a Denver pool instructor and former Billiards Digest Magazine writer who suffered a stroke last November. Ross, 50, does not have health insurance and now requires expensive health treatment. At this time his ability to read, write and talk is extremely limited. Steve Thomas of Denver won the pool tournament, his prize was a beautiful Murrey brand “Californian” pool table donated by Tom Ross himself. The event -- organized by Wynkoop Brewing pool pro Melissa “The Viper” Little --raised approximately $4800. 85% of the proceeds went to Ross, the remaining 15% was donated to Boulder Community Hospital’s In-Patient Rehabilitation Center. Staff from Boulder Community Hospital’s rehab center were on hand at the event to educate attendees to the dangers of strokes. “I want people to recognize the early warning signs of strokes,” Little says. “Strokes have taken the lives of some of the heroes of our local pool community, and one has now turned Tom’s life upside down. Quick action can save your life and limit the effects of a stroke.” Little has launched a Web site -- www.cueingfolkswithstrokes.com – that includes info on the early symptoms of strokes. At the site pool players can purchase instructional DVDs produced by Ross and his pool partner “Dr. Dave.” Money from the sales of these DVDs goes to Ross. The event also featured a silent auction and “challenge the pro” matches with Little, Danny Medina and Mark Haddad. Prior to the start of the event, players gathered to recognize those pool players who have suffered strokes, including Colorado’s own Steve Knight. Knight lost his life to a stroke last year. Wynkoop Brewing Company donated staff, pool hall space and lunches for the event. Other contributors include Ozone Billiards, www.azbilliards.com, Michael Toscano, Dave and Diane Gross, John Hopkins, Dr. Cue Promotions/Tom & Marty Rossman and www.onthebreaknews. com. A full list of contributors to the event can be found at www.cueingfolkswithstrokes.com
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Winner of the event Mr. Steve Thomas