. >> and that is kennedy snyder, one of many whose strength is amazing and who will benefit from a big event happening in our area this weekend. it is called chance for life. welcome back. with me we have a full house today. this morning we have the founder and the co-founder of chance for life. and also with us ricardo is the beverage director at mgm national harbor. appreciate all of you coming into talk about this wonderful event. and brad, i want to start with you. what is chance for life? >> it's the most exciting event in washington. this thing has been building for 12 years now. it's a poker event, high end celebrity food pairing with cocktails and incredible after party. we started this to help raise money for pediatric cancer research when my best daughter kennedy snyder was diagnosed at age two. she will be with us that day. and it's a great event that really creates perspective for all of us that have challenges in our lives that when you look at when a child is battling cancer, it's one of those things that pets perspective in our lives. >> and i know you have a big family,