The multi-day, multi-location event raised funds for new Patient Care Tower
JUPITER, Fla. – December 13, 2023 – Charity was in full swing on Monday, November 13, when golfers at two different esteemed golf clubs raised their clubs to support the Jupiter Medical Center Foundation’s 44th Annual Charity Golf Classic presented by Palm Beach Kennel Club and The Rooney Family. The multi-day, multi-location event started the Saturday before with an “Evening on the Range with Brad Faxon and Tom Fazio,” the event’s chairman and honorary chairman, respectively. The fun pre-tournament celebration was hosted at Old Marsh Golf Club and included delectable cuisine from the area’s favorite food trucks and competitive golf contests. The main event was hosted at Jupiter Island Club and Medalist Golf Club. Funds raised are earmarked to support Jupiter Medical Center’s new Patient Care Tower.
Dr. Amit Rastogi, Traci Simonsen, and Peter Lund(credit: Tracey Benson Photography)
“We are grateful to everyone who supported this event and joined us out on the green,” said Amit Rastogi, MD, MHCM, President and CEO of Jupiter Medical Center. “The funds raised from this tournament will help us to expand access to the highest quality health care in our region with the creation of our new Patient Care Tower. This is an exciting project for our growing community.”
The new Patient Care Tower project comes amid significant expansions and renovations to the independent, not-for-profit medical center’s main campus at 1210 S. Old Dixie Highway in the heart of Jupiter. The five-story, 92-bed $110 million project will break ground in early 2024.
“We are thrilled with the success of our 44th Annual JMCF Charity Golf Classic,” said Traci Simonsen, Chief Philanthropy Officer of Jupiter Medical Center Foundation. “This event was a sold-out success due to its reputation as one of North County’s premiere charity golf tournaments, as well as the dedication of those committed to creating a healthier and more sustainable community. We appreciate everyone who made it a great event, including our committee members, sponsors and attendees.”
Committee members included, Eddie Carbone, Billy Cunningham, Stephen Haggerty, Fred Harkness, Steve Hart, Justin Howard, Peter Lund, Mike Menery, David Morano, Matt Muller, Kathy Rold and Phil Siegel.
Tournament sponsors included Black Diamond General Contracting, Knight Corporations, David & Colleen Waters, Ed & Leah Frankel Foundation, Robins & Morton, TMS Family Foundation, Stephanie & John Greisch, David Storch / Arise Center for Athletic Development and Rhonda & Mark Sandridge. Corporate sponsors included TD Bank, Carlton Fields, Robins & Morton, American Landmark Apartments and Northstar Management. Underwriting support included Carolyn & Steve Haggerty, Black Diamond General Contracting, Knight Corporations, Surgical Development Systems, Inc., Nancy & Dr. Phil Siegel, The Bov Foundation, Wallace Graham and Dory & Brad Faxon.
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