We've seen that poker is a great platform to raise money for charitable events throughout the country.  I salute those players who help organize, put on, and participate in charitable poker tournaments.  I believe the time has come, however, to parlay those efforts where the “outside world” will see that poker can be a large contributor to worthwhile charities.  Thus, Linda Johnson, Jan Fisher, Lisa Tenner, and I created PokerGives in an effort to unify the poker community in this effort. PokerGives is a charitable organization set up to benefit worthwhile charities and it's done through the poker community.  The founders don't make a dime and we expect 95% of all contributions to go directly to the charities we support.  Right now, we are supporting four charities, all very special to our hearts:  Paralyzed Veterans of America, Special Olympics, Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, and Step by Step Foundation. With the support of players, card rooms, industry leaders, and the poker media, the poker world has an opportunity to make a significant difference to the lives of many and bring a well-deserved positive outlook on poker and the poker world.  Even those who oppose gambling and/or poker will take a step ...