PMD Furniture Direct(TM) Raises the Stakes for Autism at the 2nd Annual Ante4Autism Poker Event

LAS VEGAS, March 2 /PRNewswire/ -- PMD Furniture Direct, Inc. (PMD) recently co-hosted the 2nd Annual Ante4Autism fundraising event at the Las Vegas Furniture Market. Held on Feb. 9, the poker tournament raised more than $7,000 for Autism Speaks in support of autism research, awareness, and advocation. Furniture retailers, buyers, manufacturers, sales representatives, and suppliers from across the country were all on-hand to participate in and contribute to this charitable cause.

Scott Graham, VP of operations of PMD, the distributor of Royal Heritage Home Furnishings, was the event champion and donated his winnings back to the non-profit. "It's always great to partner with other companies in our industry for a worthy cause," said Graham. "One thing that I looked forward to the most about the Las Vegas Furniture Market was participating in this event to help further awareness of autism. PMD believes it is important to recognize great non-profit organizations like Autism Speaks for their commitment to help others."

PMD was one of several companies in the furniture industry invited to host Ante4Autism. In addition to tournament participation, the company also donated furniture for inclusion in a raffle. In addition to Graham, other members of the PMD family who participated include president and CEO Jeff Hosking and COO Jerry Williams.

"The Ante4Autism event was a success, and we hope to continue fostering these types of relationships within the furniture community," said Hosking. "It feels great to know that our efforts will have a positive impact on the lives of those affected by autism."

To donate to Ante4Autism and Autism Speaks, log on to www.ramarketing.com/ante4autism. For more information about PMD, please visit www.pmdfurniture.com.

About Autism Speaks

Autism Speaks is dedicated to increasing awareness of Autism spectrum disorders, to funding research into the causes, prevention and treatments for Autism, and to advocating for the needs of individuals with Autism and their families. It was founded in February 2005 by Suzanne and Bob Wright, the grandparents of a child with Autism. Bob Wright is a Senior Advisor at Lee Equity Partners and served as Vice Chairman for General Electric, and Chief Executive Officer of NBC and NBC Universal for more than twenty years.  Wright also serves on the board of directors of the Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation, RAND Corporation and Mission Product, LLC.  To learn more about Autism Speaks, please visit www.autismspeaks.org.

About PMD Furniture Direct, Inc.

PMD is a leader in the furniture industry, and with their new franchise model they will offer a nearly recession-proof business platform to PMD franchisees because of the low-overhead, high-margin approach to retail.  Their system-wide sales are projected to reach $150 million in 2015, making PMD one of the fastest growing retail franchises in the country.  For more information on PMD franchise opportunities, please visit www.pmdfranchise.com.

SOURCE PMD Furniture Direct, Inc.