FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 23, 2010
Contact: Jennifer Martinez, Communications Manager
Hospice of Palm Beach County
(561) 273-2194 or jmartinez@hpbc.com
World Famous Polo Celebrities Sign On For
Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation Celebrity Pro-Am
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL. – They are known for their incredible skills on the polo field, but on December 3 and 4, 2010, Luis Escobar and Brandon Phillips will be hitting the greens as part of Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation’s 2nd Annual Celebrity Pro-Am weekend.
Luis Escobar, a member of the Black Watch Polo Team known for his ability to play at every level, is excited about playing in the tournament. “Golf, sunshine and a great cause,” said Escobar. “What better way to give back to an organization that does so much for families at their time of greatest need.”
Brandon Phillips, known as one of the sport’s “young guns”, is hailed as one of the world’s most talented polo players. He has helped to rekindle excitement for polo in the United States and is equally excited to participate. “Not only am I excited to play amongst other celebrities and supporters of Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation,” said Phillips. “I am just as pleased to find out that the monies raised at this tournament stay in Palm Beach County to serve people of our community.”
The fun-filled weekend will kick off with an elegant cocktail reception and silent auction at 6:30 p.m. at The Breakers Palm Beach on December 3, 2010. Guests will have the opportunity to dance to today’s hottest tunes, rub elbows with celebrity guests and enjoy the view from the incredible Ponce de Leon ballroom.
Starting with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 4, 2010, golfers will spend the day golfing on the breathtaking Rees Jones Course at Breakers West, where the par 72 layout will be a challenge to every level of golfer. Following the day of golf, guests are invited for the Leisure Time Coins awards ceremony in the Breakers West clubhouse.
Chair of the cocktail reception is Shamin Abas. Tournament director is Vicki Rautbord. Sponsors include: Leisure Time Coins, The Legend Group, Cumberland Consulting Group, Isador S. Segall Trust, Sapoznik Insurance, The Westin Maui Resort and Spa Ka’anapali, Ka’anasali Golf Courses, Flagship Solutions Group, Homecare Homebase, KOOL 105.5, ESPN 760AM, CBS 12 and the Sun-Sentinel.
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities for the 2nd Annual Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation Celebrity Pro-Am are still available. For more information, please visit www.hpbcf.org <http://www.hpbcf.org> or call (561) 494-6887.
About Hospice of Palm Beach County:
As the hospice provider of choice in the Palm Beach County community, Hospice of Palm Beach County cares for more than 7000 patients per year and thousands more families. The 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization is dedicated to meeting every need of patients and families faced with advanced illness. The organization offers a comprehensive range of programs and services – from nationally recognized hospice care to music therapy, massage and loss-specific healing services. Full bereavement support is offered to hospice families and to anyone in the community in need.
Care is provided wherever the patient is – the home, skilled nursing or assisted living facility, hospital or hospice inpatient care center, including the C.W. Gerstenberg Hospice Center in West Palm Beach, the Jay Robert Lauer Hospice and Palliative Care Center at JFK Medical Center, the Bethesda Memorial Hospice and Palliative Care Center at Bethesda Memorial Hospital, and the Hospice and Palliative Care Centers at Delray Medical Center, Good Samaritan Medical Center, and Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. Hospice of Palm Beach County’s focus is on quality of life. The organization is sensitive to and respectful of religious, cultural and personal beliefs. For information about Hospice of Palm Beach County, please call (888) 848-5200 or visit www.hpbc.com.
Licensed since 1981
Accredited by The Joint Commission 501(c)(3) Not-for-Profit Organization
Accredited as a Jewish Hospice by the Palm Beach County Board of Rabbis, Inc.
Serving all of Palm Beach County – Boca Raton to Tequesta, the Glades to the Beach