South Florida Sun-Sentinel Palm Beach (Sunday)
Clinics Can Help Golf Classic raises $40K
Even though the event took place over six months after its originally scheduled date, the Clinics Can Help Golf Classic was a hole-in-one for charity.
The seventh annual tournament raised over $40,000 for Clinics Can Help’s KINDER Project, which supports getting medical equipment to children with special needs. The tournament took place at the Wellington National Golf Club.
Clinics Can Help, the West Palm Beach-based nonprofit helping to enable access to health care all through the donation of medical equipment and supplies, made some changes to its annual golf tournament but officials said they were thrilled with the continued support of the community and sponsors.
The reduced foursome tournament was sold out at 30 foursomes. WPEC-Ch.12 morning anchor Matt Lincoln once again served as event chair, while longtime supporter Dana Quigley served as honorary chair.
“Bringing this equipment to children, and their families, is not something that should be a luxury,” said CCH Chief Executive Officer Owen O’Neill. “These are items they need to live. We are working toward a world where those in need can get the equipment to thrive, regardless of their ability to pay.”
Many of the children in CCH’s KINDER Project are affected by serious medical conditions and would not be able to afford the supplies and equipment that enable them to lead more independent lives.
“We are grateful to continue to have the support of great leaders, the support of loyal golfers and a committee that works tirelessly to see our organization grow,” O’Neill said.
“Incredibly, we have seen a year where we have helped a record number of clients,” he said. “With monies raised at this event, we can continue to support those who need us, when they need us and continue to build partnerships to reach even more children and adults in need.”
Taking home the top prize and winner’s title was the foursome of retired MLB pitcher Dennis Martinez, who was joined by Jeff Bracket, Angel Cotto and Fred Pintaluba.
Closest to the pin went to Linda Raybon for the women’s category and Fernando Fernandez in the men’s category. Angie Neihoff and Dan Touchet took home the recognition for Longest Drive in their respective categories.
The CCH collects, cleans, repairs and stores used medical equipment that is still in good condition so that it is ready to help someone who cannot afford it. This equipment includes wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, patient lifts, crutches, canes and nebulizers. It serves patients of all ages from children to the elderly.
In the last year alone, Clinics Can Help granted nearly $2 million in reusable medical equipment and supplies for those most in need. And with the many donations of materials and funds, CCH was able to impact thousands of lives of area residents.
Call 561-640-2995 or visit clinicscanhelp.org.