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Shepherd’s Hope Golfers Match Fundraising Goal
Supporters of Celebrity Golf Classic Keep Faith-Based Healthcare Mission on Par for the Uninsured Philanthropic-minded foursomes played
a life-changing round of golf to help provide medical services for the uninsured and underinsured at the Annual Shepherd’s Hope Celebrity Golf Classic. The Classic, on July 23rd and 24th at Reunion Resort on the worldrenowned course designed by the game’s top icons ─ Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus ─ raised approximately $100,000, funds that will provide free and compassionate medical care at five Central Florida health clinics, facilitated by Shep-
Ken Phillips, President and CEO of Dr. Phillips, Inc the Dr. Phillips Foundation is thanked for their sponsorship by Christi Ashby, owner of Orange Appeal magazine and Shepherd's Hope Board Chair.
former NBA shooting guard, and Orlando Magic player; HUGH EVANS, seasoned NBA referee; WILLIAM FLOYD, former NFL player for San Fransico 49ers and Carolina Panthers; DONNIE HAMMOND, professional golfer who has played on the PGA Tour, Nationwide Tour, and Champions Tour; SCOTT HOCH, professional golfer who plays on the Champions Tour, a former PGA Tour player he represented the
1st Place Gross – Celebrating their win, Tournament Champions Colorvision International (left to right) Skip Volkerson, Henry Tyson, Jeff Adler and Mark Simmons
1st Place Net Wyndham Vacation Ownership (left to right) Wilson Moore, Scott Hoch, Alex Zaharias & Cody Christenson
U.S. in the Ryder Cup in 1997 and 2002; PAUL KENNEDY, sportscaster with Sun Sports and anchor and play-by-play announcer for FSN Florida; CHRIS LEAK, football coach and former gridiron football quarterback, who led the Florida Gators to victory 2nd Place Gross A.T.A.P COMPANIES (left to right) Mike Nasuti, Buddy Hewell, Donnie Hammond professional PGA Tour golfer in the 2007 BCS National Ryder Cup 1997 and 2002, Bob Bennett Championship; THOMAS McCLARY, musician/ producer best known as the coherd’s Hope, a faith-based nonprofit founder and lead-guitarist of The of volunteer medical professionals. Commodores; DENNIS NEUMANN, The 15th annual tournament, preradio play-by-play announcer for sented by Wyndham Vacation OwnerOrlando Magic; JOHNNY REMBERT, ship, had registered foursomes paired former NFL player for New England with a distinguished player, such Patriots; and other notable figures. as: NICK ANDERSON Orlando Magic “The vital success of the Celebrity ambassador and former professional Golf Classic ensures that Central Flobasketball player; ANTHONY BOWIE
ridians in need can access Shepherd’s Hope compassionate free health care thanks, in part, to the impact of individual donors, community partners, and event supporters, including presenting sponsor Wyndham Vacation Ownership; co-sponsor Florida Hospital; contest sponsors Dr. Phillips Charities and Starling Chevrolet Cadillac Buick & GMC; refreshment sponsors 4Rivers and Panera Bread; and media partners 9 Family Connection and Florida Golf Central,” said Marni Stahlman, CEO/President, Shepherd’s Hope. “These sponsors are making it possible for more dollars to go directly to programs and services and the need is great.” It is estimated that 1-in-4 Central Floridians remain uninsured, contributing to the approximately 850,000 Floridians who linger in a gray area known as the “coverage gap,” those earning too much to qualify for some programs, but not enough to afford insurance products offered on the Healthcare.gov exchange, even with federal subsidies, because of costly out-of-reach deductibles and co-payments. Such residents struggle to afford basic housing/food needs and, therefore because of financial obligations, often forgo or delay medical care. Learn more at ShepherdsHope. org or by calling (407) 876-6699.
About Shepherd’s Hope: Shepherd’s Hope is a faith-based nonprofit organization that provides medical services to uninsured and underinsured Central Floridians, by encompassing all faiths and serving all faiths at five area health centers. Founded in 1997, more than 200,000 patient visits and medical services have been provided thanks to partnerships with hospitals, schools, faith groups and other facilities. In 2014, Shepherd’s Hope provided more than 21,000 patient visits and medical services to the uninsured and underinsured in our community, thanks to the dedication of 1,800 volunteers who donated 38,321 hours. Shepherd’s Hope, Inc. is headquartered at 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, FL 32819. Learn more at ShepherdsHope.org or (407) 876-6699. 36
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