Irreverent humanitarian Anna Benson is
not just another pretty face; she is a
woman to be seen and heard. With
countless magazine layouts hitting the
stands, she balances her time between
photo shoots, interviews, and charitable
endeavors.
Anna will be featured on VH1's highest
rated show, the
Fabulous Life,
this summer. She has been featured in
several publications, including
FHM, Sports Illustrated,
and The New Yorker. Her
sharp wit and bold assertions make her a
New York Post Page 6 and
Daily News favorite. And
most recently, Anna has discovered a new
hobby: Texas Hold'em. After a crash
course on the game and only thirty days
of practice, Anna competed in the
2005 World Series of Poker.
Anna The Gold Digger
Benson outlasted more than half the
field of experienced poker players. WPT
Champion Tuan Le acquiesced that, "Anna
has a natural instinct for the game; I
think she will develop into a great
poker player."
But
this pretty poker diva donates more than
mere good looks. Her namesake charity,
Benson's Battalion, is a nonprofit
organization devoted to fighting
terrorism in local communities. Founded
in October of 2001 with her husband, New
York Mets pitcher Kris Benson, the
Battalion has assisted numerous police
departments, fire departments, and
Emergency Medical Services through
funding for equipment, supplies, and
education. The Battalion was created in
response to September 11, 2001. After
donating $50,000.00 to the United Way,
Anna and Kris still wanted to do more,
and the Battalion allows them to stay
actively involved in the protection of
their communities. Senator Melissa Hart
honored Benson's Battalion in congress
in the early part of 2004.
The
minimal time that Anna has left is
dedicated to managing her husband's
career, raising her three children, and
contributing countless hours to several
local charities, such as The American
Red Cross, The Salvation Army, and St.
Barnabas Hospital, where she has
presided over "Presents for Patients"
for the past four years. However, it is
The Children's Hospital that remains
particularly close to Anna's heart
because it allows her to bring joy to
children who have otherwise experienced
so much pain. This love for children
inspires Anna's newest endeavors,
including lobbying for children's rights
on Capitol Hill. She is a true
humanitarian with a heart of gold and is
always trying to make life better for
society.
But
this Georgia peach isn't always as sweet
as she seems. A fiery personality
coupled with a passion for human rights,
women's issues, and especially
children's issues has earned Anna a
reputation of a tell-it-like-it-is
bombshell. This was demonstrated in a
not so recent but still talked about
interview with Howard Stern.
This
passion and tenacity reaches into every
facet of Anna's life. Inspired by the
athleticism of her husband, Anna has
become serious about health and fitness.
She educated herself and transformed her
diet and workout regimen. She has even
become involved in Extreme Fighting,
which is yet another example of her
all-out approach to life. She enjoys the
mental, physical, and medical benefits
of a healthy lifestyle and encourages
everyone around her to do the same.
With
her ability to reach a vast and diverse
group of women, Anna intends to share
her stories and knowledge in order to
inspire women to achieve their
individual goals.
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Gambling911.com News Wire
Originally published March 31, 2006
If
you thought you ever had a shot with the
loud-mouthed former stripper who reportedly got her
husband, pitcher Kris Benson, traded from the Mets
to the Orioles . . . now's your chance. According to
published reports, Anna has filed for divorce and
will soon be looking for a new man to embarrass with
her antics. You may recall that at one point she
told Howard Stern that if Kris ever cheated on her