GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL TO HOST 15th ANNUAL FALL GOLF AND TENNIS CLASSIC / Presented by Union State Bank, Event Will Raise Funds for Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
The Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation will hold its 15th annual Fall Golf and Tennis Classic on Monday, September 27th, at the Edgewood Country Club in River Vale, N.J. Presenting sponsor of the event is once again Union State Bank, which continues to demonstrate its commitment to the community through efforts such as this. Proceeds from the event will be used to open a new, state-of-the-art Epilepsy Monitoring Unit for the Hospital.
(PRWEB) August 16, 2004 -- The Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation will hold its 15th annual Fall Golf and Tennis Classic on Monday, September 27th, at the Edgewood Country Club in River Vale, N.J. Presenting sponsor of the event is once again Union State Bank, which continues to demonstrate its commitment to the community through efforts such as this. Proceeds from the event will be used to open a new, state-of-the-art Epilepsy Monitoring Unit for the Hospital.
The golf classic will be a fun-filled day beginning with a breakfast buffet at 9:30 a.m. Attendees can choose to participate in either an elite 18-hole shamble" or a 9-hole scramble, which is preceded by an instructional Golf Clinic. For those who prefer a hard court to the links, a tennis tournament will also be offered. Lunch at the Midway will start at 12:00 p.m. and is sponsored by the Hilton at Woodcliff Lake.
The day will conclude with a cocktail reception, silent and live auction, and dinner, hosted by special guest Master of Ceremonies sportscaster Sid Rosenberg of WFAN's "Mac and Sid Show" and the "Imus in the Morning" program. Each participant will receive a golf goodie bag, and tickets can be purchased for a raffle which includes a grand prize of a 5-7 day cruise for two to either Bermuda or the Caribbean.
Local corporations and organizations are encouraged to show their support by taking advantage of one or more of the various sponsorship opportunities that are available, ranging from $25,000 Links Sponsor" on down to $200 Tee Sponsor." Individual golfers are invited to attend at a cost of $450 per person for the 18-hole shamble or $375 per person for the clinic and 9-hole scramble. The donation to attend the evening festivities alone is $150. Donations of goods and/or services for the always popular silent auction, such as gift certificates, show or game tickets, or electronics, would be much appreciated.
All funds raised through the Fall Classic will support the opening of an Epilepsy Monitoring Unit for Good Samaritan Hospital. This two-bed unit will provide state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, including video EEG monitoring, to evaluate patients with known or suspected seizure disorders. As a result of funds raised through this outing, this potentially life-saving technology will be available to the people of the Greater Rockland County area at Good Samaritan Hospital.
For more information on sponsorship opportunities, or to sign up for golf or tennis, please contact the Foundation Office at 845-368-5151 or by e-mail, at krood@tshs.org.
Good Samaritan Hospital is part of the Bon Secours Charity Health System, which also includes St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, NY and Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, NY. Additionally, Bon Secours Charity Health System provides the services of a Certified Home Health Agency, two long-term care facilities, an assisted living and adult home facility and several other medical programs. For more information on this, or any of the hospitals programs or services, contact Good Samaritan Hospital at 845-368-5000.
Media Contact: Jason Ledder, R&J Group, 973-331-1070
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