1,000 Islands Charity Poker Run Opening Sponsor Registration

Taylor Scism of MTI, a returning backer of the annual 1,000 Islands Charity Poker Run in Clayton, N.Y., woke up today with at least one item near the top of her to-do list.

The 1,000 Islands Charity Poker typically attracts more than 100 high-performance powerboats to the St. Lawrence River. Photo by Jeff Helmkamp copyright Helmkamp Photos.

“I literally just opened the link on the event website to have it up on my computer ready for sponsorship,” said Scism, who recently became vice-president of the Wentzville, Mo., high-performance catamaran and center console company.

Sponsorship is crucial to the success of the 1,000 Islands Charity Poker Run, which benefits the Make-A-Wish of Central New York program as well as local charities. Sponsorship opens via the website today at 12 p.m. EST. Would-be backers have opportunities from a $500 Friend-level sponsorships to $25,000 Ambassador-level sponsorships.

“I think it is a great event, and not only from an attendee standpoint,” said Scism. “I love what the event does for Make-A-Wish of Central New York.

General registration for the family friendly happening, which commands the stunning St. Lawrence River, opens March 1.