Sweet 16! Register Now for the Annual EPT Charity Golf Outing
Monday June 12, 2023 at Stow Acres CC... Put in your PTO Requests Today!
Spring is officially here, which means that the 16th annual Emily's Pink Team Golf Outing is right around the corner. Crowds will once again converge on Stow, MA on Monday, June 12, 2023 (8:30AM registration; 10:00AM shotgun start) to show how not to swing a golf club, while having some laughs and raising some good money in the process. Last year we raised over $91,500, and with everyone's continued support we have a chance of breaking the $100,000 mark this year!
Inspired by late 20th century television gold, here are the "Top 10 Ways That You Can Help EPT in 2023":
10. Register your foursome before the fifth reminder email is sent out
9. Carry only $50s and $100s with you to the event, 'cause $20s make you look cheap
8. At "Grammy Harr's Blackjack Challenge", always remember to hit on 19
7. Tell your wife that we're playing another 18 holes after dark so you can stay for the entire live auction this year
6. End every sentence on June 12th with "Keep the change, Buck-o!"
5. Consider purchasing a sponsor sign that says "Bob is awesome" (you're just $175 away from people knowing the truth)
4. Quoting the legendary words of WAAF's Greg Hill, "Costumes equal funny"... Now let's see 'em!
3. Donate merchandise, sports tickets, vacation rentals, etc. to the auctions, then try to win them back
2. Give 'til It hurts, then play through the pain; repeat as necessary
And...
"The Number 1 Way That You Can Help EPT in 2023":
1. If you've seen the same two golf carts impatiently waiting behind you for the last three hours, just pick up your ball, drive directly to the clubhouse, and collect your last place trophy before the sun goes down!
So now that you're smiling (likely because the dumb jokes have subsided), scroll through the dropdowns below and fill up those virtual shopping carts TODAY. Need more incentive to sign up early? Everyone who signs up as a sponsor and/or golfer by 3/31/23 will be registered to win $100 of Bob's money - payable in $2 bills, of course! And for the 5th straight year, we are soliciting sponsorships to send children living with juvenile arthritis to a week of specially-themed summer camp. Last year we awarded 22 full weeks of camp scholarships... Can we top that number in 2023?
Inspired by late 20th century television gold, here are the "Top 10 Ways That You Can Help EPT in 2023":
10. Register your foursome before the fifth reminder email is sent out
9. Carry only $50s and $100s with you to the event, 'cause $20s make you look cheap
8. At "Grammy Harr's Blackjack Challenge", always remember to hit on 19
7. Tell your wife that we're playing another 18 holes after dark so you can stay for the entire live auction this year
6. End every sentence on June 12th with "Keep the change, Buck-o!"
5. Consider purchasing a sponsor sign that says "Bob is awesome" (you're just $175 away from people knowing the truth)
4. Quoting the legendary words of WAAF's Greg Hill, "Costumes equal funny"... Now let's see 'em!
3. Donate merchandise, sports tickets, vacation rentals, etc. to the auctions, then try to win them back
2. Give 'til It hurts, then play through the pain; repeat as necessary
And...
"The Number 1 Way That You Can Help EPT in 2023":
1. If you've seen the same two golf carts impatiently waiting behind you for the last three hours, just pick up your ball, drive directly to the clubhouse, and collect your last place trophy before the sun goes down!
So now that you're smiling (likely because the dumb jokes have subsided), scroll through the dropdowns below and fill up those virtual shopping carts TODAY. Need more incentive to sign up early? Everyone who signs up as a sponsor and/or golfer by 3/31/23 will be registered to win $100 of Bob's money - payable in $2 bills, of course! And for the 5th straight year, we are soliciting sponsorships to send children living with juvenile arthritis to a week of specially-themed summer camp. Last year we awarded 22 full weeks of camp scholarships... Can we top that number in 2023?
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Still afraid of using a credit card online? Or maybe you've just got some old "Elvis" stamps to use up?
Just print out the attached PDF form(s) and mail 'em in.
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Not able to attend but still want to make a difference? Click to donate!
Record-Setting Results of the 15th Annual EPT Charity Golf Outing
If you've followed this event for awhile, you're probably getting pretty bored by these headlines... But what else can we say?
2022 was record-setting for a number of reasons:
- 15th consecutive annual event (despite two years of a pesky pandemic!)
- Highest number of golfers (215) and sponsors (more than 75)
- Most camperships received/awarded (22 full weeks)
- And last but not least... With the support and generosity of everyone involved (literally hundreds of people), the 15th Annual EPT cleared well over $90,000!
With this year's impressive total, Emily's Pink Team has now raised more than $500,000 for its charities since 2008. In summary:
1st Annual EPT Outing, 2008 15 golfers, $3,000 raised 9th Annual EPT Outing, 2016 144 golfers, $31,000 raised
2nd Annual EPT Outing, 2009 30 golfers, $4,000 raised 10th Annual EPT Outing, 2017 144 golfers, $32,000 raised
3rd Annual EPT Outing, 2010 60 golfers, $5,700 raised 11th Annual EPT Outing, 2018 144 golfers, $40,000 raised
4th Annual EPT Outing, 2011 75 golfers, $7,000 raised 12th Annual EPT Outing, 2019 144 golfers, $47,900 raised
5th Annual EPT Outing, 2012 110 golfers, $12,200 raised 13th Annual EPT Outing, 2020 201 golfers, $108,000* raised
6th Annual EPT Outing, 2013 115 golfers, $19,500 raised 14th Annual EPT Outing, 2021 213 golfers, $74,000 raised
7th Annual EPT Outing, 2014 105 golfers, $18,800 raised 15h Annual EPT Outing, 2022 215 golfers, >$90,000 raised
8th Annual EPT Outing, 2015 110 golfers, $22,800 raised
* 2020's total included an anonymous $50,000 donation received a few months after the 13th Annual EPT golf outing was held
2022 was record-setting for a number of reasons:
- 15th consecutive annual event (despite two years of a pesky pandemic!)
- Highest number of golfers (215) and sponsors (more than 75)
- Most camperships received/awarded (22 full weeks)
- And last but not least... With the support and generosity of everyone involved (literally hundreds of people), the 15th Annual EPT cleared well over $90,000!
With this year's impressive total, Emily's Pink Team has now raised more than $500,000 for its charities since 2008. In summary:
1st Annual EPT Outing, 2008 15 golfers, $3,000 raised 9th Annual EPT Outing, 2016 144 golfers, $31,000 raised
2nd Annual EPT Outing, 2009 30 golfers, $4,000 raised 10th Annual EPT Outing, 2017 144 golfers, $32,000 raised
3rd Annual EPT Outing, 2010 60 golfers, $5,700 raised 11th Annual EPT Outing, 2018 144 golfers, $40,000 raised
4th Annual EPT Outing, 2011 75 golfers, $7,000 raised 12th Annual EPT Outing, 2019 144 golfers, $47,900 raised
5th Annual EPT Outing, 2012 110 golfers, $12,200 raised 13th Annual EPT Outing, 2020 201 golfers, $108,000* raised
6th Annual EPT Outing, 2013 115 golfers, $19,500 raised 14th Annual EPT Outing, 2021 213 golfers, $74,000 raised
7th Annual EPT Outing, 2014 105 golfers, $18,800 raised 15h Annual EPT Outing, 2022 215 golfers, >$90,000 raised
8th Annual EPT Outing, 2015 110 golfers, $22,800 raised
* 2020's total included an anonymous $50,000 donation received a few months after the 13th Annual EPT golf outing was held
Here are a few hundred of our favorite pics from the 15th Annual EPT Outing:
Another Outing in the Books, Another Record-Breaking Year...
(yep, that's what $70,000 looks like!)
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Q: What had 221 golfers, over 70 sponsors, and raised more than $70,000?
A: You guessed it - the 14th Annual EPT!!!
Thanks to everyone who participated in our most successful (and possibly greatest weather day) in our 14 year history. We could not have pulled this off without everyone's generosity and support, especially our sponsors.
Here are some notable statistics from the 14th Annual "Emily's Pink Team Charity Golf Outing":
- As part of our fundraising efforts, a total of 14 weeklong camperships ($18,200 total) were donated in 2021. Since 2019, our supporters have donated enough money to send 40 children to a week of Juvenile Arthritis-themed summer camp.
- Golfers received some awesome swag in 2021, including fleece jackets (courtesy of Drillers Choice Inc.) and a number of other giveaways (thanks to Atchue Insurance, Avidia Bank, Golfers Warehouse, and Phoenix Foundation Company for that stuff).
- The event saw its third hole-in-one in its 14-year history. Congrats to Scott Verrier for draining his 175 yard tee shot to claim his spot in golfer immortality.
- Our live auction witnessed an unprecedented bidding war over a piece of autographed Ted Williams memorabilia. The high bidder donated a cool $5,000 for the item. Thanks again Paul!!
- EPT awarded a total of eight (8) $100 gift cards to Stow Acres for the women's/men's longest drives and closest to the pin on both the south and north courses. Honorable mentions were made to our many second and third place finishers...
Most notably and through your continued generosity and support, our event has raised over $420,000 in its first 14 years. We look forward to seeing everyone back at Stow Acres on June 13, 2022 for the 15th Annual!
A: You guessed it - the 14th Annual EPT!!!
Thanks to everyone who participated in our most successful (and possibly greatest weather day) in our 14 year history. We could not have pulled this off without everyone's generosity and support, especially our sponsors.
Here are some notable statistics from the 14th Annual "Emily's Pink Team Charity Golf Outing":
- As part of our fundraising efforts, a total of 14 weeklong camperships ($18,200 total) were donated in 2021. Since 2019, our supporters have donated enough money to send 40 children to a week of Juvenile Arthritis-themed summer camp.
- Golfers received some awesome swag in 2021, including fleece jackets (courtesy of Drillers Choice Inc.) and a number of other giveaways (thanks to Atchue Insurance, Avidia Bank, Golfers Warehouse, and Phoenix Foundation Company for that stuff).
- The event saw its third hole-in-one in its 14-year history. Congrats to Scott Verrier for draining his 175 yard tee shot to claim his spot in golfer immortality.
- Our live auction witnessed an unprecedented bidding war over a piece of autographed Ted Williams memorabilia. The high bidder donated a cool $5,000 for the item. Thanks again Paul!!
- EPT awarded a total of eight (8) $100 gift cards to Stow Acres for the women's/men's longest drives and closest to the pin on both the south and north courses. Honorable mentions were made to our many second and third place finishers...
Most notably and through your continued generosity and support, our event has raised over $420,000 in its first 14 years. We look forward to seeing everyone back at Stow Acres on June 13, 2022 for the 15th Annual!
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Check out the photo slide show below for all the highlights from the 14th Annual EPT:
Emily's Pink Team Receives Donation for $50,000
In a year filled with challenges and adversity (2020), it was extremely moving to find this check in our PO Box - the day before Thanksgiving no less. These donors have been silent supporters of our cause for many years, but this gesture blew us away.
Truly, we all have a great deal to be thankful for. And so long as there is still good in the world, anything is possible...
To all of our loving and giving friends and family near and far, we are eternally grateful. Happy Holidays!
Truly, we all have a great deal to be thankful for. And so long as there is still good in the world, anything is possible...
To all of our loving and giving friends and family near and far, we are eternally grateful. Happy Holidays!
Over $5,500 raised in 2nd Annual Online Auction
For the second straight year, the EPT Charity Golf Outing was preceded by an online auction. In 2021, more than 30 items were donated and auctioned off, raising roughly $5,600 in the process. The top item (two tickets to the 2022 Masters, Monday practice round) brought in $1,350. In second and third positions, a pair of premium seats behind home plate to a Yankees / Red Sox did well ($400), but was put to shame by a loaf of Grammy Harr's banana bread ($500). A sincere thanks to all of our bidders - and our generous donors - for making this auction such a success.
All of the winning bids can be viewed here:
www.32auctions.com/EPT
All of the winning bids can be viewed here:
www.32auctions.com/EPT
For first time in golf history, 58 better than 53After taking a few years off from hoisting the coveted EPT Tourney Trophy (sorry, it doesn't actually have a name), perennial threat "Patent Pending" returned to the top spot this year with a tournament record -19, for a score of 53. Some very respectable scores rounded out the above leaderboard, with newcomers "Lockwood Remediation" and "Cunningham & Associates" posting first-year score of -17 and -16 respectively... Not bad for a couple of rookie squads.
"Poops and Friends" (who won the trophy back in 2018) actually beat their previous best by one stroke, but our winners had the gumption to bear down and hold Poops back, thus ensuring that their dreams didn't wind up in the crapper! So, you've read this far and still wonder what the intriguing headline was all about? The "58" we were referring to wasn't actually a golf score, but a tally of sorts. Please read the next article for more details... |
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13th Annual EPT Golf Outing Raises $58,000
It's official: the 13th Annual "Emily's Pink Team Golf Outing" was another fun-filled, record-setting event. The turnout of nearly 200 golfers was fantastic, the weather was spectacular, and our guests were generous throughout the day, meeting every shakedown with a smile and a reach into the wallet to help support our cause. Better still, this year's event netted over $58,000 for our charities. With that, the EPT has officially surpassed $300,000 raised in 13 year history!
Below, please enjoy dozens of great pictures taken during the outing by our friend Ana Torres from Ana Torres Photography.
Below, please enjoy dozens of great pictures taken during the outing by our friend Ana Torres from Ana Torres Photography.
And not to be outdone, here are some photo submissions from our amateur Ansel Adamses...
The mission continues...
For the second year, we asked people to support our mission to send 13 children living with arthritis to a specially-themed week of summer camp. Guests of the 13th Annual EPT got to meet 16-year old Liam and his parents (who drove all the way from Vermont to be with us); Liam is a 6-year camp veteran who and supporter of the Arthritis Foundation in his own right. We would like to thank the following who donated camperships in 2020: Avidia Bank, Country Bank, Drillers Choice Inc. (2 sponsors!), Eaglebrook Engineering, Geotechnical Consultants Inc., Kyle Thompson & Family, HUB Foundation Company, S&F Concrete, Peter Vican & Family, Cunningham & Associates (1/2 sponsor), and Chuck Harr & Family (1/2 sponsor).
Thanks again to our Longest Drive/Closest to the Pin sponsors for both Men and Women on both courses: American Steel Fabricators, Atchue Insurance, Geotechnical Consultants Inc., GZA GeoEnvironmental, Hines Real Estate, Laborers Local 88, NUCOR Skyline, and Raymond Piling Products. Thanks to our "GRAND" sponsors OCI Global Division and WL French Excavating Corp. Finally, a very special thanks to our Platinum Event Sponsor - Drillers' Choice Inc.!
Thanks again to our Longest Drive/Closest to the Pin sponsors for both Men and Women on both courses: American Steel Fabricators, Atchue Insurance, Geotechnical Consultants Inc., GZA GeoEnvironmental, Hines Real Estate, Laborers Local 88, NUCOR Skyline, and Raymond Piling Products. Thanks to our "GRAND" sponsors OCI Global Division and WL French Excavating Corp. Finally, a very special thanks to our Platinum Event Sponsor - Drillers' Choice Inc.!
1st EVER "PRE-OUTING ONLINE AUCTION" IS IN THE BOOKS... $3,000 RAISED
Yeah, we raffled this off...
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In what may have been the physically biggest prize ever awarded at a golf tournament, EPT gave away this 1985 Grummann ladder truck to a lucky raffle ticket holder from Rhode Island - and raised about $4,500 in the process. Thanks to all who participated!
12th Annual EPT Golf Outing Raises Over $47,000
For the sixth straight year we were able to set a new record total for the event, raising over $47,000 by day's end. Remarkably, we are approaching $250,000 raised by the EPT Golf Outing since its inception. For those keeping score at home, this was our 12th annual event and our 4th consecutive sellout crowd (144 golfers), but we won't ever forget our humble beginnings: our first "golf outing" in 2008 raised about $2,000, and all of the golfers who stayed for dinner that year fit around one table! We have only been able to grow and succeed all these years from the support of countless family and friends, with this year being no exception.
For the first time in 2019, we asked people to support our mission to send 12 children living with arthritis to a specially-themed week of summer camp. Our dinner guests were able to hear from Courtney, a 12-year old "veteran" of JA Camp, to find out exactly why this mission is so beneficial to kids. With the help of those listed below, we were actually able to award 14 full camperships in our first year... absolutely amazing!
FULL WEEK CAMPERSHIP SPONSORS
Avidia Bank - BLUTH LLC - Diamond Steel & Fabricating - Eaglebrook Engineering - Engineered Foundation Technologies - HUB Foundation Company - S/A Maraia Charities - Skanska USA
HALF-WEEK CAMPERSHIP SPONSORS
Bella Frias, S&F Concrete - Chuck Harr and Family - Ken Fountain and Family - Rich Porter - Tony Barila and Family - Steve & Liz Smith
ONE DAY CAMPERSHIP SPONSORS
Andrew Buttitta - Bob Molezzo - Chris Porcaro - Emily Tonning - Ginny Tonning - Linda Harr - Pam Naughton - Pat Harr - Russell Tonning
We must also recognize and thank our contest hole sponsors (Geotechnical Consultants, Laborers Local 88, OCI, and Raymond Piling Products), our many hole sponsors, our dedicated volunteers, the Hopkinton Country Club staff, our amazing friends, and our loving family for making this event the overwhelming success that it is each and every year. Thank you all for your continued support!
For the first time in 2019, we asked people to support our mission to send 12 children living with arthritis to a specially-themed week of summer camp. Our dinner guests were able to hear from Courtney, a 12-year old "veteran" of JA Camp, to find out exactly why this mission is so beneficial to kids. With the help of those listed below, we were actually able to award 14 full camperships in our first year... absolutely amazing!
FULL WEEK CAMPERSHIP SPONSORS
Avidia Bank - BLUTH LLC - Diamond Steel & Fabricating - Eaglebrook Engineering - Engineered Foundation Technologies - HUB Foundation Company - S/A Maraia Charities - Skanska USA
HALF-WEEK CAMPERSHIP SPONSORS
Bella Frias, S&F Concrete - Chuck Harr and Family - Ken Fountain and Family - Rich Porter - Tony Barila and Family - Steve & Liz Smith
ONE DAY CAMPERSHIP SPONSORS
Andrew Buttitta - Bob Molezzo - Chris Porcaro - Emily Tonning - Ginny Tonning - Linda Harr - Pam Naughton - Pat Harr - Russell Tonning
We must also recognize and thank our contest hole sponsors (Geotechnical Consultants, Laborers Local 88, OCI, and Raymond Piling Products), our many hole sponsors, our dedicated volunteers, the Hopkinton Country Club staff, our amazing friends, and our loving family for making this event the overwhelming success that it is each and every year. Thank you all for your continued support!
11th Annual EPT Golf Outing Raises $40,000
144 Golfers, dozens of sponsors, a team of volunteers, a tremendous country club staff, and one loaf of banana bread. Put all those things together, and that's how you raise $40,000 for charity in one day.
The 11th Annual Emily's Pink Team Golf Outing was another record-breaking success. For the third straight year, 144 golfers participated in a display of skill, sportsmanship, and generosity (and not in that order). At this event we surpassed the milestone of 1,000 total golfers, and we also destroyed last year's record total of $32,000 raised. With $40,000 raised from this event, we are now less than $4,000 away from $200,000 total funds raised by the EPT Golf Outing since its inception.
Participants enjoyed beautiful weather, perfect golf conditions, and even a free cookie courtesy of Chik-Fil-A... and as one golfer found out the hard way, that giant cow in the golf cart WASN'T a stuffed animal! Hopkinton Country Club treated us to grilled burgers and dogs on the course, golfers got to play the 7th hole entirely with their 7-iron, and four lucky (??) scavengers were "rewarded" for their efforts during the first-ever "Easter Egg Hunt". And for the second time in 11 years, the EPT Outing bore witness to a hole in one, this time by female golfer Melissa Mong. Melissa hit her Ace on the 8th hole (note: the ladies tees were positioned in the same place as the men's tees). Interestingly, she was a last-minute substitute for a long-time member of three-time champion foursome "Patent Pending"... Not a bad last-minute addition to a team that came in second place via a six-hole tiebreaker. Congrats to "The Good, The Bad, and The Uglies" for bringing home the hardware this year with an impressive 14-under-par 58... And courtesy of Paul Wood, that hardware still had some beer left in it for the trophy presentation!
Thanks once again to our major event sponsor SKANSKA USA - our gratitude cannot be measured. Thanks also go out to our silver level sponsor Moretrench (thanks Tom & Doris), grand level sponsors Avidia Bank, Eaglebrook Engineering, HUB Foundation, Local 88 Tunnel Workers, S/A Maraia Charities, and the Welch Corp., and contest hole sponsors Geotechnical Consultants, GZA, Laborers Local 88, OCI, and Raymond Piling Products. We must also recognize and thank our many hole sponsors, our dedicated volunteers, the Hopkinton Country Club staff, our amazing friends, and our loving family for making this event the overwhelming success that it is each and every year. Thank you all for your continued support!
The 11th Annual Emily's Pink Team Golf Outing was another record-breaking success. For the third straight year, 144 golfers participated in a display of skill, sportsmanship, and generosity (and not in that order). At this event we surpassed the milestone of 1,000 total golfers, and we also destroyed last year's record total of $32,000 raised. With $40,000 raised from this event, we are now less than $4,000 away from $200,000 total funds raised by the EPT Golf Outing since its inception.
Participants enjoyed beautiful weather, perfect golf conditions, and even a free cookie courtesy of Chik-Fil-A... and as one golfer found out the hard way, that giant cow in the golf cart WASN'T a stuffed animal! Hopkinton Country Club treated us to grilled burgers and dogs on the course, golfers got to play the 7th hole entirely with their 7-iron, and four lucky (??) scavengers were "rewarded" for their efforts during the first-ever "Easter Egg Hunt". And for the second time in 11 years, the EPT Outing bore witness to a hole in one, this time by female golfer Melissa Mong. Melissa hit her Ace on the 8th hole (note: the ladies tees were positioned in the same place as the men's tees). Interestingly, she was a last-minute substitute for a long-time member of three-time champion foursome "Patent Pending"... Not a bad last-minute addition to a team that came in second place via a six-hole tiebreaker. Congrats to "The Good, The Bad, and The Uglies" for bringing home the hardware this year with an impressive 14-under-par 58... And courtesy of Paul Wood, that hardware still had some beer left in it for the trophy presentation!
Thanks once again to our major event sponsor SKANSKA USA - our gratitude cannot be measured. Thanks also go out to our silver level sponsor Moretrench (thanks Tom & Doris), grand level sponsors Avidia Bank, Eaglebrook Engineering, HUB Foundation, Local 88 Tunnel Workers, S/A Maraia Charities, and the Welch Corp., and contest hole sponsors Geotechnical Consultants, GZA, Laborers Local 88, OCI, and Raymond Piling Products. We must also recognize and thank our many hole sponsors, our dedicated volunteers, the Hopkinton Country Club staff, our amazing friends, and our loving family for making this event the overwhelming success that it is each and every year. Thank you all for your continued support!
2nd Annual Texas Hold 'Em Tournament Raises $1,500
EPT held its 2nd installment of its "EPT Poker Tournament" on Sunday 1/28/18. A total of 25 players competed in a hard-fought battle of wits and will, with four players sharing in the top prizes. Check back on this site periodically for news regarding our 3rd tournament, expected later in 2018!
10th Annual EPT Outing sees second consecutive sellout crowd, record proceeds
Emily's Pink Team hit several major milestones in 2017. With its 10th annual golf outing on June 5th, 2017, Emily's Pink Team not only commemorated a full decade of golf outings, but we managed our second consecutive sellout crowd in the process.
When the day was over, more than $32,000 was raised for our charities, the Arthritis Foundation and Shriners Hospital of Springfield. This brought us to another milestone, as we surpassed $150,000 in total funds raised from this event.
Finally, we were honored to be joined by Ann Palmer, CEO of the ARthritis Foundation. Ann came all the way from Atlanta, GA to welcome our participants and share a few words about how meaningful everyone's involvement in our cause is. On behalf of the nearly 50 million Americans (including over 300,000 children) who suffer from Arthritis, THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!
And as always, we would like to honor our generous event sponsors. In 2017 we were blessed to have two Platinum Sponsors, Moretrench and Skanska USA, along with a Silver Sponsor, Laborers Local 88. Additionally, a total of 9 groups registered as Grand Sponsors: thanks to AJ Welch, Avidia Bank, Contractors' Supply Inc., Eaglebrook Engineering, Equipment Corporation of America, GZA GeoEnvironmental, Haley & Aldrich, S/A Maraia Charities, and anonymous.
When the day was over, more than $32,000 was raised for our charities, the Arthritis Foundation and Shriners Hospital of Springfield. This brought us to another milestone, as we surpassed $150,000 in total funds raised from this event.
Finally, we were honored to be joined by Ann Palmer, CEO of the ARthritis Foundation. Ann came all the way from Atlanta, GA to welcome our participants and share a few words about how meaningful everyone's involvement in our cause is. On behalf of the nearly 50 million Americans (including over 300,000 children) who suffer from Arthritis, THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!
And as always, we would like to honor our generous event sponsors. In 2017 we were blessed to have two Platinum Sponsors, Moretrench and Skanska USA, along with a Silver Sponsor, Laborers Local 88. Additionally, a total of 9 groups registered as Grand Sponsors: thanks to AJ Welch, Avidia Bank, Contractors' Supply Inc., Eaglebrook Engineering, Equipment Corporation of America, GZA GeoEnvironmental, Haley & Aldrich, S/A Maraia Charities, and anonymous.
Ms. Emily Goes to Washington (March 2017)
In March 2017, Emily and her Mom headed to Washington DC to take part in the Arthritis Foundation's annual "Advocacy Summit". As part of the trip they spent a day on Capitol Hill talking to legislators. It's important that everyone (including Congress) be made aware that "Kids Get Arthritis Too", and that there are nearly 50 million Americans suffering from Arthritis and other rheumatic diseases. For more information on the AF's Advocacy Summit, click here.
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Photos from the 9th Annual EPT Golf Outing...
Emily Hitting the Streets For Her 11th "Walk to Cure Arthritis"
On Sunday May 21, 2017, Emily and her family and friends will meet at DCR's Quinsigimond State Park in Worcester MA for their 11th Walk to Cure Arthritis. While we will miss the old walk route passing underneath highway underpasses and across litter-filled gutters and sidewalks, we are looking forward to a nice stroll in the park!
Please click here to register for the Walk, and/or to make a tax-deductible donation to Emily's walk team. All proceeds benefit the Arthritis Foundation.
Please click here to register for the Walk, and/or to make a tax-deductible donation to Emily's walk team. All proceeds benefit the Arthritis Foundation.
9th Annual EPT Golf Outing Raises Over $30,000!
In June 2016, Emily and her friends returned to Hopkinton for the 9th Annual "Emily's Pink Team Golf Outing". This year's event witnessed a number of milestones:
- For the first time in 9 years, we had a full field of 144 golfers (technically, 146 golfers registered - and a few groups had to be turned away);
- We had record sponsorship support in 2016, with more than 50 individuals and businesses making cash and/or in-kind contributions;
- The Arthritis Foundation's 2016 Youth Arthritis Walk Honoree joined us from Tampa, FL. Mr. Parker Lentini (age 16) played his first round of golf since childhood, and
traveled without his wheelchair for the first time in 13 years; and
- When all was said and done, the 2016 EPT Golf Outing raised more than $30,000... A truly amazing accomplishment that could not have been achieved with the
support of hundreds of people. THANKS TO ALL!!
- For the first time in 9 years, we had a full field of 144 golfers (technically, 146 golfers registered - and a few groups had to be turned away);
- We had record sponsorship support in 2016, with more than 50 individuals and businesses making cash and/or in-kind contributions;
- The Arthritis Foundation's 2016 Youth Arthritis Walk Honoree joined us from Tampa, FL. Mr. Parker Lentini (age 16) played his first round of golf since childhood, and
traveled without his wheelchair for the first time in 13 years; and
- When all was said and done, the 2016 EPT Golf Outing raised more than $30,000... A truly amazing accomplishment that could not have been achieved with the
support of hundreds of people. THANKS TO ALL!!
In our first 9 years, more than 750 golfers and scores of generous sponsors have helped us to raise over $120,000 for the Arthritis Foundation and Shriners' Hospital. By the numbers:
1st Annual EPT Outing, 2008 15 golfers, $3,000 raised
2nd Annual EPT Outing, 2009 30 golfers, $4,000 raised
3rd Annual EPT Outing, 2010 60 golfers, $5,700 raised
4th Annual EPT Outing, 2011 75 golfers, $7,000 raised
5th Annual EPT Outing, 2012 110 golfers, $12,200 raised
6th Annual EPT Outing, 2013 115 golfers, $19,500 raised
7th Annual EPT Outing, 2014 105 golfers, $18,800 raised
8th Annual EPT Outing, 2015 110 golfers, $22,800 raised
9th Annual EPT Outing, 2016 144 golfers, ~$31,000 raised
Thanks to everyone who had made this event so successful over the years!!
1st Annual EPT Outing, 2008 15 golfers, $3,000 raised
2nd Annual EPT Outing, 2009 30 golfers, $4,000 raised
3rd Annual EPT Outing, 2010 60 golfers, $5,700 raised
4th Annual EPT Outing, 2011 75 golfers, $7,000 raised
5th Annual EPT Outing, 2012 110 golfers, $12,200 raised
6th Annual EPT Outing, 2013 115 golfers, $19,500 raised
7th Annual EPT Outing, 2014 105 golfers, $18,800 raised
8th Annual EPT Outing, 2015 110 golfers, $22,800 raised
9th Annual EPT Outing, 2016 144 golfers, ~$31,000 raised
Thanks to everyone who had made this event so successful over the years!!
