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

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Care Innovation And Improving Patient Care

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As Florida’s leading academic health system for more than 50 the most efficient use of
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