"Poker is really tough and giving back is a way of finding peace." -- Liz Lieu, poker professional.
"The Poker Diva" has taken on yet another charitable endeavor. Liz Lieu recently announced her involvement with the Women In Need (WIN) foundation that was founded to help empower and heal women through a number of services.
"I know what it's like to go through incredibly tough times and have to basically start life over. This is an organization that helps women do that. What they do is close to my heart," Lieu said.
WIN offers programs of abuse and self-esteem recovery with seven outreaches across the country, plus Athens, Greece. In addition, WIN has a national program called, Raise Your Standards that focuses on educating college age girls about Alcohol Related Abuse. WIN also offers life empowerment classes teaching destiny management and self-esteem. For those involved in the program, scholarships for education and are also provided.
Along with donating percentages of tournament wins, Lieu will also be contributing her free time. She hopes to bring awareness and encourage others in the poker community to lend a helping hand.
Lieu was introduced to the nonprofit organization through her friend Lynnphuong Frazier, the former Miss Virginia Globe 2006. The Mrs. Globe contest is the annual fundraiser for WIN, and Lieu will be serving as a celebrity judge at the 2007 competition.
"It is a feeling that you get when you give back that is priceless. I am proud to be helping such a deserving organization that helps women," said Lieu.
If you would like more information or make a donation to the WIN organization, visit the Web site at www.womeninneed.org. To read more about Lieu's charity work, visit her Web site at www.lizlieu.net .
