Far Hills, N.J., July 19, 2010 – Almost 450 golfers participated in The A&P Family of Supermarkets’ 15th Annual Charity Golf Classic, held at Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club in Far Hills, NJ, to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) on Monday, July 12, 2010.
This year’s A&P Golf Classic raised a record breaking $425,000 for the fight against neuromuscular disease. Considered the largest golf tournament in the country to benefit MDA, the A&P Charity Golf Classic has raised over $4 million in the past fifteen years. A&P also hosts a day of activities at MDA Summer Camp in Spring Valley, N.Y. A&P believes that the best way to be a good neighbor is to give back to the communities they serve. Jayson Torres, A&P Goodwill Ambassador for MDA, came to the tournament to show his support.
“The A&P Charity Golf Classic is the single largest MDA golf outing in the country and a source of pride for many, including myself,” said Tod Van Kirk, MDA Regional Director and a coordinator for the A&P Golf Classic, “This tournament is a great event, a fun day, and a chance for everyone to join in the fight against neuromuscular disease.”
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education. The majority of contributions to MDA come from individual donors.
For more information about this event, please contact Tod Van Kirk at (203) 288-3500 or tvankirk@mdausa.org.
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A&P Family of Supermarkets to Host 15th Annual Golf Classic to Benefit MDA
FAR HILLS, N.J., July 1, 2010 – On Monday, July 12, 2010, the A&P Family of Supermarkets will be hosting the 15th Annual Charity Golf Classic to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the beautiful golf course of Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club in Far Hills, N.J.
Considered the largest golf tournament in the country to benefit MDA, the A&P Charity Golf Classic has raised over $4 million in the past fifteen years. Through the generosity of the many friends of A&P, the event was able to donate nearly $505,000 in 2009 for MDA’s research and services. A&P also hosts a day of activities at MDA Summer Camp in Spring Valley, N.Y. A&P believes that the best way to be a good neighbor is to give back to the communities they serve. Jayson Torres, A&P Goodwill Ambassador for MDA, will be at the tournament to show his support.
“The A&P Charity Golf Classic is the single largest MDA golf outing in the country and a source of pride for many, including myself,” said Tod Van Kirk, MDA Regional Director and a coordinator for the A&P Golf Classic, “This tournament is a great event, a fun day, and a chance for everyone to join in the fight against neuromuscular disease.”
Breakfast and registration for the tournament will be at 7 a.m. with tee off at 9 a.m. Before the tournament, golfers can participate in a putting contest at 7:30 a.m. After the tournament there will be a silent auction with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres followed by a live auction and an awards dinner.
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education. MDA also supports nearly 330 research projects around the world and sponsors 200 hospital-affiliated clinics.
For more information about this event please contact Brooke Eder at (203) 288-3500 or beder@mdausa.org.
Considered the largest golf tournament in the country to benefit MDA, the A&P Charity Golf Classic has raised over $4 million in the past fifteen years. Through the generosity of the many friends of A&P, the event was able to donate nearly $505,000 in 2009 for MDA’s research and services. A&P also hosts a day of activities at MDA Summer Camp in Spring Valley, N.Y. A&P believes that the best way to be a good neighbor is to give back to the communities they serve. Jayson Torres, A&P Goodwill Ambassador for MDA, will be at the tournament to show his support.
“The A&P Charity Golf Classic is the single largest MDA golf outing in the country and a source of pride for many, including myself,” said Tod Van Kirk, MDA Regional Director and a coordinator for the A&P Golf Classic, “This tournament is a great event, a fun day, and a chance for everyone to join in the fight against neuromuscular disease.”
Breakfast and registration for the tournament will be at 7 a.m. with tee off at 9 a.m. Before the tournament, golfers can participate in a putting contest at 7:30 a.m. After the tournament there will be a silent auction with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres followed by a live auction and an awards dinner.
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education. MDA also supports nearly 330 research projects around the world and sponsors 200 hospital-affiliated clinics.
For more information about this event please contact Brooke Eder at (203) 288-3500 or beder@mdausa.org.
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