Hey everyone, I just want to pass down word about the tournament Sunday. I copied and pasted all of the relevant information below from our release, although the time seems to be missing, the tourney starts at 8pm EST (20:00 on FTP). Note that you do not need to be a Cardrunners member to play. David/LP was one of the initial CR members, a respected member of the community for years, and most importantly a great father, husband, and man. He is sorely missed. Despite having a final the following day I will be playing as well as donating to the fund. Hope to see many of you on Sunday!


CardRunners is proud to announce the Lou Pinella Memorial Poker Tournament.

David "Lou Pinella" Doerr was a charter member at CardRunners. His history with the site goes back to launch week in September of 2005. Over the years he was a vibrant member of the community and was known especially for his wit and willingness to help others. It was not at all uncommon for him to message another member to offer assistance with their HU game, impart some sage advice, or just to welcome them to CardRunners.

On Wednesday, November 18, at the age of 43, David was taken from us as a result of an auto accident in the greater Seattle area. He is survived by his wife Patrice and 11-year-old son Davis. To read more about David and his life at CardRunners, please http://www.cardrunners.com/members/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=589123&page=1">click here .

The Lou Pinella Memorial Poker Tournament, to be held Sunday, December 13, will carry a $15+$15 entry, with 100% of the rake going to a college fund for Davis (information below). We anticipate having several CardRunners pros and guest pros play, a full list will be announced before the 13th. Each pro will have a bounty for those who are fortunate enough to eliminate one of them.

To register for the tournament, please head to Full Tilt Poker and go to the private tournament tab. You can sort by date, look for the name (Lou Pinella Memorial) or the ID (122018681). You will need the password "DRD#1" to register.

We look forward to seeing you all help support David's family in this most trying of times.

If you'd like to donate directly to the fund, here is the information you will need:

College Savings Plan of Nebraska
P.O. Box 82644
Lincoln, NE 68501-9542
(888) 993-3746
Account number: 975-757-841 and the beneficiary is Davis R. Doerr

-Brian