Following the finale of their hit series, “Scrubs”, the cast made their way over to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research fundraiser to play a little poker. Some of the celebrities in attendance included: Zach Braff, Michael J. Fox, Tracy Pollan, Sarah Chalke, Teri Hatcher, Julie Bowen, Holly Robinson Peete, Rodney Peete, Donald Faison, Cacee Cobb, and Bill Lawrence. (See more photos of the charity poker event here.)

I’ve read that “Desperate Housewives” Teri Hatcher likes to play poker on set with gal pal Eva Longoria, but I had no idea that the cast of “Scrubs” also played. Come to think of it, it makes sense that poker would be a popular passtime on the sets of many television shows considering its immense popularity in general.

That brings to mind the idea of having “The Ultimate A-List Celebrity Poker Tournament”. Imagine all of your favorite Hollywood stars — from the big and small screen — playing in a No Limit Texas Holdem tournament, with the money raised going to charity. Who would you have at your final table? Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, and maybe Scarlett Johansson?

The NBA does tend to harp upon its charity work. But the work needs to be done, and it speaks well for both the players and the less athletic who spend their time and money to help others.

It doesn’t hurt to throw a poker game in there, too. Phoenix Suns forward Shawn Marion will be hosting the Hearts & Helmets Charity Poker Tournament in Scottsdale on Jan. 30. The $1,000 ticket price gets you access to some pretty swank auctions, but the big draw is the chance to play poker with athletes like Marion, Jermaine Dye and various members of the Suns and the San Antonio Spurs.

The tournament is hoping to raise $1 million for charities like the Brad Pitt-sponsored Global Green USA project to rebuild New Orleans, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Plus, the event is being held at a private location that will only be disclosed upon registration. Go to www.allinforacause.com for more information.