In between snowstorms … undaunted … 48 players gathered at Wee Burn Country Club in Darien for a friendly Platform Tennis Competition to benefit the P2P Emergency Assistance Program.
And a good time was had by all.
It was a great turnout on a perfect afternoon. The players ranged from beginners to experienced and matches were organized in four flights, under the expert guidance of Paddle Pro Patricio (Thank You!). And the ‘After (Cocktail) Party’ was just as lively with Jessica Herlihy of Family Centers giving a very moving address.
The fundraiser – which will help keep P2P clients warm this winter – was an enormous success.
And so we are giving thanks to everyone who made this happen . . .
The Paddle for P2P Committee: Kristin Edwards | Karen Elders | Jen Forlizzi | Liz Koons | Missy Radin | Shelby Smith | Sandi Sufrin | Kelly Wheeler | Avery Whidden | Liz Whitney
The Sponsors: Court Sponsor – Stamford Health | Hitting for Heat Hero – Nedder & Associates, LLC | Championship Circle Sponsors – Devine Bros. Inc.; Gowrie Group; Legend Energy Advisors; The Whidden Family | Exclusive Media Sponsor – New Canaan Darien & Rowayton/Moffly Media; Contributing Sponsors – Two Roads Brewing Company; JoyRide Cycling Studio (JoyRide Darien and JoyRide Wilton).
Winners of the Championship Round: Chip Evans & Gregg Rosinsky and runners up Rory Callagy and Rob MacDonald.
And a shout out to Performance Physical Therapy of Darien, which offered stretches and treatments for all the players and guests … plus Noreen Kennedy Benz, whose photographs are featured in this album.
P2P can make a difference because people in our community lend a helping hand. And for that, we are #GivingThanks.
