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Hanley Foundation Hosts 25th Annual Golf Classic

On Monday, April 15, Hanley Foundation will host its
25th Annual Golf Classic at North Palm Beach Country
Club. More than 100 supporters are expected to “putt for
scholarships” in this annual benefit. Golf aficionado Johnny
Pickett will serve as the honorary chair.
Longtime supporter and Hanley Foundation Board
member Marguerite Connelly will serve as event chairperson.
Marguerite authored a heartfelt memoir, Addicted to the
Addicted: A Mother’s Tale of Going from Heartbreak to
Hopeful, documenting her experience dealing with her son’s
ongoing drug addiction.
“Like so many others, I’ve had firsthand knowledge of the
pain and tragedy addiction has on families,” said Connelly.

“I am fiercely committed to bringing a message of hope and on the course, and a luncheon, silent auction and awards
awareness to those who are suffering, and I am honored to presentation will follow tournament play. To acknowledge
serve Hanley Foundation to help raise funds for its critical his longstanding support of Hanley Foundation’s prevention
programs.” programs and the Palm Beach Sheriff Office’s ongoing
The tournament will benefit Hanley’s Lifesaver commitment to Hanley’s mission of eliminating addiction, the
Scholarship Program, which provides financial scholarships foundation will be presenting Sheriff Ric Bradshaw with the
for individuals with substance use disorders who would not Inaugural Community Champion Award during their luncheon.
otherwise be able to afford quality treatment. More than 500 Sponsors include Hanley Family Foundation and Palm
individuals received Lifesaver Scholarships from Hanley Beach County Sheriff’s Office. Tickets, sponsorship, and
Foundation in 2023. underwriting opportunities are still available.
“With continued support of our Lifesaver Scholarship Visit https://hanleyfoundation.org/events/golf-classic/,
Program, hope will be restored, families will be reunited, call (561) 268-2355, or email events@hanleyfoundation.org
and lives will be saved,” said Rachel Docekal, Hanley for more information on tickets or sponsorship. Tickets are
Foundation’s CEO. $1,000 per player, $4,000 per foursome, and $750 for juniors
Registration opens at 7:30 a.m., with a shotgun start at 9 (age 40 and under).
a.m. The tournament is a shamble format with 18 holes of
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