PokerStars and Woman Poker Player Magazine are pleased to invite you to a celebration for the 100th Anniversary of International Women's Day.

International Women's Day is a global day which celebrates the economic, political and social achievement of women.  In some countries such as China, Russia, Vietnam and Bulgaria, this day is a national holiday.  The first International Women's Day was run in 1911.March 8th marks the day that women and men all over the world inspire women and celebrate achievements.  We invite you to come and celebrate with us.

There will be a freeroll celebration on PokerStars for anyone to join.  Along with a cash prize pool of $200, a number of merchandise and gift certificate prizes have been generously donated by wonderful sponsors for this celebratory charity event.

There will be optional unlimited rebuys of $5 until the first break and addon of $5. Half of the cash prizepool will go to support Women for Women International at womenforwomen.org.  Women for Women International assists women survivors of war to rebuild their lives through financial aid, job training, rights awareness and leadership education. 

Women for Women International envisions a world where no one is abused, poor, illiterate or marginalized; where members of communities have full and equal participation in the processes that ensure their health, well-being and economic independence; and where everyone has the freedom to define the scope of their life, their future and strive to achieve their full potential.  Please visit them to find out more at http://www.womenforwomen.org.

Remember that one woman can change anything and many women can change everything.

The free tournament and celebration will be held on March 8th at 8:30 p.m. EST.  All are welcome.  It cost nothing and no credit card is required to open a PokerStars account or to join our celebration.  Please click here. 

To locate the tournament, please login to the PokerStars lobby and press ctrl+t, in the popup window enter the tournament number  364987791.  The tournament is listed now but in order to cut down on no shows and sitouts for this event, registration will not open until two hours prior to the start time.  Please be sure to mark it in your calendar, and we will do our best to remind you!

Along with PokerStars and Woman Poker Player Magazine, the following sponsors have kindly provided additional prizes for this event.  Please thank them by giving them your patronage.

http://www.bigslickbootcamp.com or call 1-888-33-SLICK for more information.

The runner-up will receive a Ladies International Poker Series Gift Basket and two tickets to the Howard and Suzie Lederer World Series of BBQ Charity Pool Party and Fireworks show on July 4th in Las Vegas.  This tournaments benefits the Boys and Girls Club.  Prize value of approximately $400.  Lipstour is the longest standing women's only poker tour in America.

http://www.lipstour.com

Third Prize is a hand analysis of the player's choice by Player, Katie Dozier.  Value of $225.  See her site for more details:

http://www.katiedozier.com

Fourth prize is a beautiful $150 gift basket full of Enjoy Lighting. Enjoy Lighting encompasses the most realistic flameless candles in the market.  They deploy Triple LED patented technology that creates a dancing and shifting realistic flicker inside a scented wax shell which is just like a real wicked candle.  Take a look:

http://www.enjoylighting.com

Fifth prize is a $100 gift certificate from Hip Fusion Designs.  Hip Fusion creates wearable art in ultra-cool and hip handcrafted metal clay and diachronic glass jewelry. Choose from ready to personalized, made to order or ready to wear designs.  You wanna check it out:

http://www.hipfusiondesigns.com

2 x $30 gift certificates from PMS Pokerwear.  Because a woman's place is at the final table ... in style!  Great quality designed poker gear made especially for us girls:

http://www.pmspokerwear.com

A gift package for our fur babies from Earth Heart.  All natural family-friendly mists made with pure essential oils and other plant-based ingredients to help dogs live a happier, healthier life.  The gift package contains Canine Calm, Travel Calm and Guard Well.  Take a look for more info:

http://www.earthheartinc.com

5 x $25 gift certificates from Tens Town.  From home decor to body and bath.  This unique online boutique has something for everyone.  Chances are its what you were looking for.  Visit now:

5 x $20 gift certificates from Big Kicker Gear. Whether you are looking for a poker hat, poker t-shirt or any poker apparel you'll find it at Big Kicker Gear, your source for High Quality Poker clothing and poker wear. Great designs you will love:

http://www.bigkickergear.com

4 pairs of foldable black ballet slippers from After All Slippers.  These comfy ballet slippers and flip flops are perfect to carry in your purse while travelling and something easy to slip into for long walks or tired feet.  Great product! Check them out:

http://www.afterallslippers.com

5 comfy and colorful headbands from Boniband! Where fashion meets function. No Slip and no drip in these fab headbands:

A hat from High Heels Poker Tour.  The mission of the High Heels Poker Tour is to empower women who want to become champions in the growing world of poker.

http://www.highheelspokertour.com

Copy of Ellen Leikind's Book 

Poker Woman

Copy of Jennifer Shahade's Book

Play Like a Girl

Copy of Maryann Morrison's Book

Women's Poker Night

Prizes will be finalized closer to the event date.  If you would like to be a sponsor for this exciting and worthwhile celebration, please contact us.