My chips are gifts for donations made. I consider my chips valueless anyway.

Checks received by me will be sent directly to the fund. The following is copied directly from their website:

The outpouring of support has been tremendous. Please direct your financial contribution to:

Uniformed Firefighter‘s Association
204 East 23rd Street
New York, New York 10010
Attn: UFA Widows' and Children's Fund

Please use Tax ID number 13-3047544

Exemption granted pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

I am completely out of the mix (as is the notion of a chip being purchased). A check will be written by the winning donor directly to the fund. Case closed.