Fountains Country Club Golf Tournament and Dinner benefits Hospice of Palm Beach County $1.5 MILLION RAISED TO DATE FOR PATIENT CARE PROGRAMS (l-r) Herb Krieger, Dave Fielding, Greg Leach, and Sonny Bilkis
The 28th annual Fountains Golf Tournament was held recently at the Fountains Country Club in Lake Worth. Following the day of golf, golfers and guests were treated to an elegant dinner and show at The Ritz Carlton in Manalapan. Sonny Bilkis served as Chairman, with Herb Krieger as Co-Chairman. This year’s event raised $75,000 bringing the total donated to Hospice of Palm Beach County’s patient care programs to $1,500,000 over the past 28 years.
This year’s golf tournament hosted 104 players in an 18 hole and a 9 hole Scramble Golf Tournament. More than 200 guests enjoyed a reception, dinner, and comedy show. Committee Members were: Herb Krieger, Sheldon Levine, Gerald Portnoy, Joyce Wallach, Joel Keslow, Marian Green, Jerry Luft, Marilyn Luft, Daisy Kantrowitz, Al Bass, Rhona Feldman, Susan David, Marilyn Arons, and Suzi Poll
Event sponsors included: The Mall at Wellington Green, Isador Segal Trust, Regions Bank, Ameriprise Financial, Lowe’s Hotels, Coca Cola Bottling Company of South Florida, Capri Palm Beach, Hoffman’s Chocolate Company, Palm Beach Yacht Club, and Statewide Commercial Insurance Company.
“We are incredibly grateful to the participants and sponsors of The Fountains Country Club annual golf tournament and dinner,” said Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation President, Greg Leach. “The incredible support they have given us over the years is a true testament to their belief in our mission.”
For information about Hospice of Palm Beach County, please call 1- 800 - HOSPICE or visit www.hpbc.com.