Five Acres Annual Golf Classic Celebrates 125 Years of Service

The following is a press release from Five Acres:

Five Acres continues celebrating 125 years of service at its annual Golf Classic and Dinner to be held on Monday, Sept. 23, 2013 at San Gabriel Country Club. Proceeds from this event will benefit Five Acres’ pioneering services that ensure safety, well being and permanency for more than 6,500 children and families served each year.  Golfers will spend a day out on the green starting at noon, and then join friends, family and longtime supporters of Five Acres for a celebration dinner, awards, cocktails and live entertainment.  Dinner tickets are $100. Cocktail hour begins at 5 pm, with dinner at 6:30 pm.

This year’s sponsors and underwriters include: Brad Reaume and Bolton & Company, title sponsor; Wells Fargo and Excelsior Partners, ace sponsors; William R. and Virginia Hayden Foundation, double eagle sponsor; Majestic Realty Co., awards dinner underwriter; and Longo Toyota-Scion-Lexus, hole-in-one sponsor.

“Brad Reaume and Bolton & Company are proud to come back as this year’s title sponsor for Five Acres’ Annual Golf Classic and Dinner event,” said Steve Brockmeyer, President and CEO, Bolton & Company. “At Bolton & Company, we understand that healthy communities depend on the support of involved citizens, organizations and corporate partners for positive change and continued impact. We are proud to be supporting a long standing organization like Five Acres and we are committed to helping them provide critical services that ensure the success of children and families in our community.” Brad Reaume says, “As a board member and longtime supporter of Five Acres, I have personally seen the impact that this agency is making on children and families in our community and across Southern California.  I’m very proud to be associated with such an outstanding organization and happy to once again support this important fundraising event.”

Casey Adams and Rustin Mork are this year’s event co-chairs. The duo provide vision and leadership to the golf committee and will work to ensure a successful outcome for the annual fundraiser.

“We are honored to take on the role as golf co-chairs for a wonderful organization,” said Casey Adams. “Over the years, we’ve raised more than $2.5 two million through this tournament for the children and families who look to Five Acres each year for hope and healing. We encourage everyone in the community to support this event and help raise funds for a vital cause.”

Since 1988, Five Acres’ Golf Classic and Dinner event has continued to be one of Five Acres’ largest annual fundraisers, raising funds for vital support services for children and families in crisis. Over its 125-year history, Five Acres has been caring for children in need, connecting them with safe, loving families and strengthening families for long-term success. For information about Five Acres’ Annual Golf Classic and Dinner, visit www.fiveacres.org or contact Jill Hawkins at 626-791-1225 x 1 or jill@mhpevents.com.  

For dinnertickets contact Lizette Lujan at Five Acres, (626) 773-3746, llujan@5acres.org.