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20th Annual Play For P.I.N.K. from page 14 The P.I.N.K. mission stands
for Prevention, Immediate
welcome change from the scorching heat of recent months. Diagnosis, New Technology, and
Participants wholeheartedly embraced the spirit of the events Knowledge, and was initiated by
– pink pickleballs, decorated golf carts in all shades of pink Lassman in 1996. The dedicated
and donning flamboyant pink costumes. Ladies wore pink committee, including Tracy
bikini shirts, pink bejeweled outfits, cowgirl outfits and more Mancinelli, Maureen Busa-
– the creativity knew no bounds. Gilbert, Monica Sica, Carrie
LPGA Professional Michelle McGann graced the event and Harstad, Evelyn O’Dea, Nancy
added her own touch by distributing her logoed ball marks. She Doherty, Sandi Lanigan, and
wowed the crowd with a few impressive shots on par-3 No. Valerie Scott Duckrow worked
16, with one ball landing just 8 inches from the hole. The Palm tirelessly for months to ensure
Beach County Sheriff’s Office joined the party with their iconic the event’s success.
pink sheriff cruiser, and Deputy Ken Torrence was the star of a Major sponsors for the event
meet-and-greet session. He then moved inside to assist with the included the law firm of Steinger,
exciting “Sheriff for a Day” auction. Palm Beach County Fire Greene & Feiner, Palm Beach Eastpointe Country Club Play for P.I.N.K. 2023 Committee: Valerie Scott Duckrow,
Rescue also made a grand entrance with a huge pink fire truck, County Sheriff’s Office, GT Nancy Doherty, Sandi Lanigan, Evelyn O’Dea, Carrie Harstad, Mo Busa-Gilbert, Tracy
parked in a prime spot for captivating photo opportunities. USA Homes, U.S. Foods and Mancinelli and Monica Sica
Participants were showered with generosity, each Eastpointe Country Club, along
receiving a large cooler tote bag brimming with goodies, with the generous support of
including golf balls, snacks, and Estee Lauder products. hundreds of local companies and
Lunch was served at the hot dog station manned by a spirited organizations, club members,
team of Eastpointe Country Club volunteers, all sporting their residents, and EPCC personnel.
“Save the Tatas Pink Ribbon” shirts. Tracy Mancinelli, one of the
The event had no shortage of refreshments, with Steinger, key organizers, summed up the
Greene & Feiner hosting a “Rosé All Day” wine station, spirit of the event saying, “This
accompanied by Barbie photo booths. Their generous donation event was all about community,
contributed to the cause. Tito’s, true to their spirit of giving back, love, and the color pink. We’re
donated vodka and offered a welcome cocktail for participants overwhelmed by the support we
to enjoy. An aerial drone captured the magic on hole No. 15 as received and we’re thrilled to have
all participants came together to form a giant pink ribbon, most raised over $108,000 this year.”
of them draped in pink attire, of course! The golf tournament saw
The event also paid homage to its founder, Laura Lassman, both foursomes and sixsomes
an Eastpointe Country Club resident, who spoke eloquently in action, and the winners were
about the P.I.N.K. mission. celebrated for their achievements:
She was honored with a Men’s Flight First Place:
beautiful flower and plant David Mortman, William
arrangement, marking 20 Kulok, Ira Berger, Ira Lassman, LPGA Golf Professional Michelle McGann (center) with the Pink Bikini team Monica
years of Play for P.I.N.K. and Neil Schlackman Sica, Evelyn O’Dea, Mo Busa-Gilbert, Tracy Mancinelli, Jill Walter and Sandi Lanigan

Mixed Flight: Alex Messuri, Joan Monahan, Monica
Messuri, Frank Brady, Peg Brady, and Judith Chesler
Women’s Flight No. 1: Anita Beron, Nancy Littenberg,
Susan Doenges, Phyllis Kaufman, Diane Gillespie, and
Judith Wrubel
Women’s Flight No. 2: Julie Mazzotti, Diana Henitz,
Victoria Lorusso, Denise Budnitz, Nancy Doherty, and
Valerie Scott Duckrow
The 20th Annual Play for P.I.N.K. event at Eastpointe
Country Club was a roaring success, a testament to the power
of community and the determination to make a difference. It’s
a celebration of community, charity, and the color pink – a
celebration that promises to continue for many years to come.

Play for P.I.N.K. founder
Laura Lassman with LPGA
Golf Professional Michelle Palm Beach County Fire Rescue truck with Julie Mazzotti, Victoria Lorusso, Valerie Scott
McGann Duckrow, Diana Henitz, Nancy Doherty and Denise Budnitz

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