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Golfing for Kids Drives In Over $100,000
The eighth annual “Golfing for Kids” benefit, held on June 3 at the Westchester Hills Golf Club in White Plains, raised over $100,000 for pre-schoolers with developmental disabilities as well as an additional $23,000 toward the purchase of a new van.
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| A team of volunteers always make the day go smooth. |
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| The pre-school's rusty old van was a site for sore golfing eyes. |
Two hundred guests enjoyed a day on the green that included gourmet meals and mouth-watering cocktails during the event hosted by the Westchester Arc Foundation and The Children’s School for Early Development.
Special guest Scott Clark—Emmy award winning ABC News sportscaster —drew cheers from the golfers as he proclaimed the event, “out of this world!”
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| (From Left) Tony Rizzi, event chair; Scott Clark, ABC News sportscaster; Keith Cox, event honoree and Ric Swierat, Westchester Arc executive director. |
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| Event co-chair Gene Porcaro talks sports with Scott Clark and Fran Porcoro before the shotgun start. |
The evening’s awards banquet honored Keith and Jazmine Cox of South Salem for their commitment to children with developmental disabilities and their families. The Cox’s are longtime supporters of Westchester Arc and their community involvement extends to many organizations in the Bronx, where Keith Cox is the owner of Cox Nissan.
Keith credited The Children’s School for helping his daughters have such a positive pre-school experience. “All of the staff members were so dedicated to my daughters. You won’t find that kind of support anywhere else,” he said. An emotional Jazmine echoed her husband’s sentiments. “Being in The Children’s School really helped my daughters grow. The bond they established with their teachers and other staff members was such an important part of their education. We are so grateful to The Children’s School and are really lucky to be surrounded by such a wonderful group of people.”
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| A photo of the Cox family was displayed in the lobby. |
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| Jazmine and Keith Cox thanked The Children's School for all they have done for their family. |
Pauline Spitzer shared a heartfelt story about her personal experience raising a child with special needs. |
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| Honorees Jazmine and Keith Cox proudly display their award with The Children's School for Early Development's Director Fran Porcaro. |
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| Event Co-Chair Bob Paladino becomes a lively auctioneer while Event Chair Tony Rizzi keeps track of the winning bids. | Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blackmar enjoy the delicious buffet at the Westchester Hills Golf Club. |
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| The silent auction table was filled with fabulous items for guests to bid on. | Mr. and Mrs. Schneck placed their winning bid on several of the items. |
Raffle prizes included a dazzling Carribean cruise, vacations in Maine and Florida and tickets to sporting events.
“This was our best Golfing for Kids yet!” exclaimed Children’s School Director Fran Porcaro. “Money raised here tonight will help The Children’s School continue to provide innovative educational and support services to over 200 children with developmental disabilities helping them achieve their true potential. Thank you all—so very much—for being such great friends.”