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Despite the occasional showers, windy conditions, and chilly temperatures, 96 ambitious golfers excitedly tackled the bunkers, fairways, trees, ravines, and gentle meadows of the prestigious Highlands course at Hamilton Farm Golf Club on Monday, May 19, 2008.  

Golfers were all on par with raising much-needed funds to help children in our community cope with a personal or family crisis.  All proceeds raised through the Help for Children Golf Classic will go to assist United Way supported programs that help these vulnerable children, including: shelter services for children living on the streets, counseling to prevent dating violence, and compassionate medical exams and counseling for victims of physical or sexual abuse. 

While the event raised nearly $60,000 for this important cause – a record for this event - David Albright, Chair of the event’s planning committee, challenged golfers to raise the fundraising bar for next year and to stay involved in this important work. 

“It is astonishing to me that in a part of the world that is so affluent, so many children face pain, confusion, and uncertainty each day,” commented Albright.  “We can all play an important part in supporting organizations such as United Way of Morris County to keep our community’s kids safe and healthy.”

Many thanks to our event sponsor Intel for sponsoring 40 golfers to play this magnificent course.  This generosity more than demonstrates their commitment to philanthropy, the community, and these vulnerable children. 

Asurion sponsored a “Beat the Pro” contest where players were challenged to hit a longer drive than Hamilton Farm golf pro, John Mascari.  The only golfer who managed to do so was Steve Pozycki Jr.  Congratulations!

A special thanks to our hole sponsors: Hollister Construction, LG, Newmark Knight Frank, Pfizer, SJP Properties, and TD Commerce Bank.  All printing expenses in support of this event were donated by The Ace Group.

“Children are always at the forefront of the work we do at United Way,“ noted John Franklin, CEO of United Way of Morris County at the event dinner.  “Homelessness, physical or sexual abuse, neglect, date rape – each of these terrible conditions becomes especially devastating when the victim is a child.  United Way programs are helping them, and all the sponsors and players at this event are helping them, too.”

The annual event is open to the public.  To get involved in next year’s United Way Help for Children Classic, contact Theresa Lepore at United Way of Morris County, email or  phone 973.993.1160, x 105.

Event winners include:

Low Net TEAM
Frank D’Angelo
Kevin Giordano
David Green
Steve Goila

2nd Net TEAM
Ed Douglas
Jack Maloof
Joe Nalbach
Scott Shipley

Low Gross TEAM
David Felice
Mike Nolan
Drew Persson
Steve Pozycki Jr.

2nd Gross TEAM
David Cowles
Scott Harrison
Michael Warren

Low Net INDIVIDUAL
Steve Goila

2nd Net INDIVIDUAL
David Wexier

Low Gross INDIVIDUAL
Mike Nolan

2nd Gross INDIVIDUAL
John Cowles

Longest Drive #9
Dave Albright

Closest to the Pin #7
David Cowles

Beat the Pro’s Drive #14
Steve Pozycki Jr.

High Gross INDIVIDUAL
Tom McGrath (not shown)