On Monday, Feb. 27 polo fans are invited to join a special event featuring a thrilling match and an opportunity to support a worthy mission. Even better, the funds raised during the eighth annual Polo for a Purpose, “A Passage to India” event, will be used to directly support South Florida families fighting pediatric cancer.
Founded by Brandon Phillips, a pediatric cancer survivor and professional equestrian athlete, Polo for Life has raised $2.2 million to date. As plans are underway for this year’s event, it has been announced that money raised will support the Pediatric Oncology Support Team (POST), the Kids Cancer Foundation and the Baptist Health Foundation, and subsequently families who are currently in the fight.
“According to the St. Jude Research Hospital, approximately 400,000 children globally develop cancer every year,” said Phillips, when asked why he created this event. “Polo for Life estimates that more than 10,000 children in the U.S. under the age of 15 will be diagnosed this year alone, and something must be done so we can continue to see survivors going on to live long, healthy lives. I know firsthand the fear of a cancer diagnosis and the incredible life that can follow. I’ve made it my mission to help as many children and families as I can.”
Featuring live entertainment, a fabulous cocktail reception, a performance by the Wellington High School marching band and an electrifying polo match, this event does so much more than provide an afternoon of fun. Polo for Life encourages the community to bid in the auction and take part in the event that makes a huge positive impact locally.
Gates for the event open at 3 p.m. with the polo match beginning at 4 p.m. Sponsorships are still available. Individual tickets and tables of eight can also be purchased online by visiting www.poloforlife.org/passagetoindia or calling (917) 838-2074.
Polo for Life Inc. raises money to help pediatric cancer patients and their families from diagnosis and treatment to survivorship and long-term follow-up. By partnering with South Florida organizations, Polo for Life provides financial assistance so families can remain in their homes, be confident they will have food to survive and overcome financial hardships that come with a pediatric cancer diagnosis. It has donated more than $2 million since its founding.
