It's hard to believe fighting cancer and poker can go together, but apparently All In Free Poker has found a way.

If you're not familiar, All in Free Poker conducts more than 50 events a week of what is called "Pub Poker," where players go to a bar and play for free. But at the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life at Omni Middle School in Boca Raton, the cards also were flying there.

All In Free Poker raised about $5,100 beforehand, and then took in another $2,700 during the April 5 event, with its dealers keeping four tables going. Total raised: about $7,800.

All In's Sandy Swartzbaugh credits Skip & Debbie Vashon, Tracie & Joey Mazza, Tammie & Carm Mazza, Nicole Sharp, Stephanie Ritter, Tom Cuce, and Robert Filter for their efforts & fundraising.

Filter's mother, a survivor, was one of the speakers of honor. The Duck Tavern in Boca Raton and NexStore donated food and manpower.

Swartzbaugh said dealer Rob Blum is a committee member for the East Boca Relay group and credits him for All In's involvement.

All In President Bryan Oulton says the company continues doing charity
events. "Between the money we donate to Make-a-Wish from our nightly events [$14,000 to date] and the $7,800 we raised, we feel that the poker community and poker companies can really make a difference in the lives of others, in a very positive manner."

For more information go to www.allinfreepoker.com.