First Tee Phoenix partners with Ocean 44 for premier fundraiser
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Phoenix’s First Tee, a long-standing, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization teaching underserved youth and Valley children critical life and social skills via golf lessons, is proud to announce its 20th anniversary dinner.
The 20th Anniversary Dinner is 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, at Ocean 44 in Scottsdale. A special and festive red carpet featuring celebrities and some of golf’s biggest names will be held outside Ocean 44 starting at 5 p.m. that evening, event organizers say.
Guests can choose from tables of two to 12 people as tickets for the evening start at $1,500 per plate and can be purchased HERE.
First Tee-Phoenix teaches more than 120,000 youth annually through programs delivered at on-course program locations, in schools and at youth centers across the Valley.
The youth development organization enables kids to build the strength of character that empowers them through a lifetime of new challenges. By seamlessly integrating the game of golf with a life skills curriculum
First Tee — Phoenix creates active learning experiences that build inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience some children must exhibit. Longtime supporters and First Tee-Phoenix board members Danny Calihan and Robbie Petty are co-hosting the evening.
“We are thrilled to be hosting the 20th Anniversary Dinner for First Tee-Phoenix at Ocean 44,” Mr. Calihan said in a prepared statement. “The junior golf programs that have been established through First Tee-Phoenix are game changers for these kids and we must continue to get as many kids in our underserved communities involved with golf as humanely possible.”
First Tee Phoenix partners with Ocean 44 for premier fundraiser
Mr. Petty echoed a similar sentiment of collaboration making the upcoming fundraising event possible.
“We hope everyone will join the First Tee Phoenix Family as we celebrate two decades of making a difference in the lives of Valley children,” he said. “On this special night we will honor our special founders, The Thunderbirds and the local families we serve.”
To help raise even more money for the organization, all food and beverages for the evening will be underwritten by Dennis Mastro, Mike Mastro, Jeff Mastro and Scott Troilo, just as the group has done for many significant Valley charity events over the years.
“We could not be prouder to support First Tee and all that they do here in the Valley and across the country to help kids of all socio-economic backgrounds,” said Jeff Mastro. “The game of golf should be accessible to all kids, and the life skills that are learned from this fantastic game can carry over into so many facets of life.”
