Portland, MAINE (January 25, 2012)—The 10th Annual George H.W. Bush Celebrity Golf Classic— Maine’s premier golf event—will take place June 13, 2012 at Cape Arundel Golf Club in Kennebunkport. Past participants of note include its namesake, President George H.W. Bush, President Bill Clinton, Tom Brady, Ray Bourque, and Luis Tiant.
The tournament is a best-ball scramble with a maximum of 27 teams, each with one Maine golf professional. Registration is open now through May 15th (spots typically sell out by mid-May). Teams may reserve a spot online at www.garyshouse.org.
Proceeds from the tournament benefit Gary’s House—a safe and affordable short-term home for those with a loved one receiving medical treatment in a Portland hospital. Each year, the Point of Light Award is given to the individual or group that has made a significant contribution to the success of Gary’s House. Previous recipients include President George H.W. Bush, American Airlines, and the Maine PGA Professionals. This year’s award will be presented by Eileen Skinner, President and CEO of Mercy Hospital.
The George H.W. Bush Celebrity Golf Classic is one of the top fundraisers for Gary’s House, and essential to supporting ongoing operations. It has historically raised more than $150,000 for the charity.
What: George H.W. Bush Celebrity Golf Classic
When: Tuesday, June 13, 2012
Time: Golf begins at 10:00 a.m., Dinner, Auction, and Point of Light
Awards Gala at 5:00 p.m.
Where: Cape Arundel Golf Club and The Colony Hotel, Kennebunkport
Highlights:
- Scheduled celebrity appearances include: Dave Cowens, Luis Tiant, Ray Bourque.
- All golfers receive gift bags, breakfast and lunch on the course, and dinner at the Colony Hotel.
- The Point of Light Award will be presented at the Colony Hotel, following the tournament.
Sponsors: Contact Lana Wescott at wescottl@mercyme.com or 207-229-3866 for more information or to secure your spot.
About Gary’s House
Gary’s House opened in 1998 as a safe and affordable place for families to stay when a loved one is in the hospital. Gary’s House is more than just a place for guests to rest, it’s a place where families can gain strength from one another while they cope with emotional and physical stresses that can accompany illness and hospitalization.
About Mercy Health System of Maine
Mercy Health System of Maine is a growing community of health care professionals who provide clinically excellent, compassionate care. A recognized leader in quality, safety, innovation and patient experience, Mercy operates campuses throughout southern Maine, offering a broad range of medical and surgical services, as well as primary and specialty care. The story of Mercy includes Mercy Hospital, Gary’s House, McAuley Residence, Mercy Recovery Center, and VNA Home Health Hospice. For more information, please call (207) 879-3486 or visit www.mercyhospital.org.
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