Charity Poker Night Raises Nearly $8,000 for LAFD Foundation
Hosted by Koru Risk Management
Following the catastrophic wildfires that ravaged LA County earlier this year, Newport Beach-based insurance firm Koru Risk Management took an “all-in” approach to giving back.
The Koru team came together to organize and host a special charity poker night at Muldoon’s Irish Pub in Newport Beach on Saturday, February 1st. More than four dozen clients and partners from 17 different companies attended, many of whom are owned or operated by residents of the Port Streets neighborhood. SoCal-based real estate private equity firm Arrimus Capital also made a generous donation to support the fundraising efforts. Additional attendees included representatives from PSG, Stanton Road Capital, Serendipity, Ospi, Scout There, and Western Pacific Construction. Muldoon’s Irish Pub graciously sponsored the food for the event.
Throughout the evening, Koru matched all contributions, donating 100% of the proceeds to the LAFD Foundation's Emergency Wildfire Fund. In just a few short hours, nearly $8,000 was raised to support this vital cause.
“When we go ‘all-in’ for a good cause, everyone wins,” said Rob Greer, Vice President of Business Development at Koru. “We were deeply moved to see such a strong turnout at our charity poker night. The mission for the evening was to raise funds for the LAFD Foundation, and it was evident that everyone recognized the significance. We’re grateful for the opportunity to come together and give back to such a meaningful organization.”
The LAFD Foundation is the official nonprofit arm of the Los Angeles City Fire Department. Established in 2010, the foundation focuses on funding lifesaving programs and equipment for communities throughout Los Angeles. To learn more, visit SupportLAFD.org.
“Our heartfelt appreciation goes to our clients, partners, and Muldoon’s Irish Pub for making this such a successful fundraising effort,” said Greer. “We’re grateful for everyone’s participation and generous support.”
Koru Risk Management is a longtime supporter of many nonprofit and local charitable organizations throughout Southern California. The firm actively participates in various community initiatives, including:
- Serving as Co-Chairs for the OC Special Olympics
- Holding board positions with Age Well Senior Services and WISEPlace, an organization focused on ending homelessness for unaccompanied women
- Volunteering to coach youth sports teams, including Surf Dawgs Lacrosse, NBBA Baseball, NJB and Boys & Girls Club Basketball, AYSO and Pilot Cup Soccer, and Matt Leinart Flag Football
Professionally, Koru provides tailored risk management solutions that align with corporate clients' business goals, covering all commercial insurance and employee benefits needs. The firm also specializes in strategic risk management for clients with extensive real estate portfolios.
For more information, visit KoruRM.com