2009 Celebrity Golf Classic
The 2nd Annual Frank Howard Celebrity Golf Classic presented by South River Restoration
August 17, 2009
On August 17th, 2009 business men and women from across the region participated in a golf event to benefit one of the most phenomenal charities in the world, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. South River Restoration presented the 2nd Annual Frank Howard Golf Classic, raising $55,000.00 with the support of players and sponsors. This is a feat that all involved should take pride in, as events such as this enable St. Jude to open its doors each day for children that otherwise may not have a chance.
The event began on Sunday, August 16th with a banquet dinner at Old South Country Club, during which players, sponsors and their guests mingled with over 20 hall-of-famers and sports celebrities such as Phil Niekro, Javier Lopez and Roberto Clemente Jr all of whom flew in for the tournament. Throughout dinner, graciously sponsored by The Original Steakhouse & Sports Theatre, special guests spoke on behalf of St. Jude including Stephanie Glowacki who spoke about her very personal experience with St. Jude when her 12 year old boy was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2007. Her son William's steady recovery and St. Jude's considerable care for not only William but his parents and brothers was an inspiration to all and in itself proved this event's cause worthy.
Generous sponsors made this event the success it was. We would like to thank Loews Annapolis Hotel, AirTran Airways and Absolute Limousine for providing transportation and lodging for the celebrities and special guests. Food sponsors set up displays and buffets throughout the course such as Dominos Pizza, Morton's Steakhouse, Chick & Ruth's Deli, Shockers Bar & Grill and gelato from Aromi d'Italia cooled players down in the 90 degree heat. Fordham Brewing Company, Budweiser and Pepsi donated the much needed beverages for the 2-day event. Hole sponsors from within the restoration industry greeted players with games, food and drinks throughout tournament play and a special thanks also goes to the 46 businesses and restaurants around Annapolis that donated over $20,000 worth of items, services, tickets and trips to be raffled and auctioned.
It's with this kind of community and industry effort that we were able to have fun and contribute to a fantastic charity. Eight-four cents of every dollar received directly supports the treatment and research at St. Jude. All children accepted for treatment at St. Jude are treated without regard to the family's ability to pay and it costs $1.4 million dollars to open the doors of the hospital each day. They can do so with the donations and support of individuals and organizations such as yourselves.
For a complimentary copy of this years' event program and to be contacted about next years event, please visit www.southriverrestoraiton.com/golfclassic or email golf@srccr.com.
"All of us are born for a reason, but all of us don't discover why. Success has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself. It's what you do for others." -Danny Thomas, Founder of ALSAC / St. Jude
Thank you for your continued support! We look forward to seeing everyone in 2010!
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Cover Page
Event Information
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Course Information
Foursome Registration Form
Celebrity Bid Information
Sponsorship Contract
Raffle Contract
