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Please do not print after May 9, 2008.
Contacts: Cindy Pijanowski (561) 966-7025 / (561) 351-8410

11th Annual VSA arts Katie Gardner
Memorial Golf Tournament

VSA arts of Florida - Palm Beach County will be hosting the 11th annual Katie Gardner Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday, May 9, at Atlantis Golf Club in Atlantis.

The tournament is being held in memory of Katie Gardner, a 13-year-old girl with spinal muscular atrophy who passed away in April 2003.  Katie was a charming young lady with an incredible artistic talent who participated in many VSA arts programs and exemplified the strength, character, and courage of a VSA arts artist.

The entry fee of $1,000 per foursome for this scramble format golf tournament includes greens fees, prizes, awards, golf shirts, lunch, and dinner. Call (561) 966-7025 to register.

Golf committee members include: Dr. Anthony Caruso, Susan Fetner, Bill Gardner, Bobbi Horwich, Joan Hutchinson, Jackie Lambert, Marvin Littky, Kevin Lockwood, Donald Perez, Cindy Pijanowski, Kirk Stetson, and Sharon Tarlow.  This year’s Chairpersons are: Eric Call and Shelley Hill.   
The mission of VSA arts is to promote arts, education, and creative expression, involving children and adults with disabilities, thereby strengthening the human spirit and improving the quality of life for all. 

For more information about VSA arts and other programs available through the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department, visit us online at www.pbcparks.com.