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 March
14, 2008 (Boca Raton, Fla.) - The Country Club at Boca Raton, located in Boca
Del Mar, selected The Haven, an alternative home for young men ages 9 up to 18,
to benefit from the club's annual men's member-guest golf tournament that was
held March 6-9. From special tournament events and individual club member
donations, the club raised almost $43,000 for The Haven.
"This was the first time that the club selected a charity to benefit from our
yearly tournament," said John Pastorello, chairman of the golf committee. "This
year, we wanted to make the tournament special and use it to give back to our
community. By creating a special event for our members, we knew we'd be in a
position to really help out a local organization. We were humbled and honored to
help the young men at The Haven."
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John Pastorello (fifth from the
left) and members of
the Country Club at Boca Raton golf committee. |
The Haven's Executive Director, Don Stewart, was impressed with the club's
dedication and commitment.
"We are overwhelmed with gratitude that the Country Club at Boca Raton was able
to make such a generous gift to The Haven," he said. "The success of this event
was phenomenal. John Pastorello and his golf committee really did a tremendous
job in hosting a fun tournament that benefited The Haven."
The three-day event included golf each day, followed by elaborate theme dinners
at night.
The Country Club at Boca Raton is an equity membership club operated exclusively
for its members. The club offers several levels of memberships from equity
ownership to summer member. Highlights include a 6,100-yard, 18-hole golf
course; brand-new Har-Tru© tennis courts and a 25,000 square-foot club house.
For membership information, contact Debbie Shepard at 561-392-7991.
The Haven is an alternative home for young men, ages 9 up to 18, who have been
placed in our protective care by the State of Florida. Our program is designed
to foster the development of each young man's self-esteem and independence in a
safe, loving and stable alternative home while teaching the skills necessary for
them to become self-sufficient and proud adults. The Haven is an accredited
organization through COA, the Council on Accreditation and has an "exceptional"
4-Star Charity rating from Charity Navigator. For more information on how you
can help the young men at The Haven call (561) 483-0962 or visit
www.haven4kids.org.
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