WELLINGTON, FL – A landmark charity event of the polo community is back. On Friday, March 7th, the 10th Annual Polo for a Purpose will take place at the National Polo Center. Pivotal funds are raised, and fun is had at this annual event supporting South Florida families fighting pediatric cancer. Together, a meaningful night is orchestrated in the heart of the polo community for a worthy cause.
This year, ticket holders for the event will celebrate in a Japanese inspired theme ‘Land of the Rising Sun’ with cultural attire suggested. With more than $2.71 million raised to help local families struggling with a pediatric diagnosis, Polo for Life will continue its legacy of standing with some of the 10,000 children in the U.S. who are estimated to be diagnosed with cancer under the age of 15 each year.
Serving as co-chairs are Christine Aylward, Montana Coady, Rob Gray, Alex Hammer, Benjamin Randall, Rita A. Reik, MD, and PJ Rizvi with Brandon Phillips serving as honorary chair.
Offering guests a memorable experience and way to help others in need, the 10th Annual Polo for a Purpose’s exhibition polo match will formally kick off at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the National Polo Center (3667 120th Ave South, Wellington, FL.) followed by an authentic Japanese dinner, exciting live auction, and entertainment surprises throughout the night.
Polo for Life encourages the community to take part and bid during the live auction and support this special event that makes a huge positive impact. Monies raised support local families through donations to Baptist Health South Florida, Kid’s Cancer Foundation and Pediatric Oncology Support Team. To donate or purchase event tickets online please click here.
Polo for Life was founded by Brandon Phillips, a professional polo player who has won many of the sport’s most prestigious tournaments. However, winning tournaments is not the biggest victory he has achieved–surviving stage 4 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is. Phillips was just 14 years old when diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and given a prognosis of six weeks to live. He endured five grueling months of intensive chemotherapy sessions yet never lost his spirit nor accepted death as an option. He beat the odds, went into remission, and vowed to dedicate his life to polo and his desire to help families facing the dreadful challenge of surviving childhood cancers. Polo for Life, Inc. raises money to help pediatric cancer patients and their families from diagnosis and treatment to survivorship and long-term follow-up. By partnering with South Florida organizations, Polo for Life provides financial assistance so families can remain in their homes, be confident they will have food to survive, and overcome financial hardships that come with a pediatric cancer diagnosis. It has donated more than $2.7 million since its founding.