From November 22-24, ten-time All-Star, three-time World Series champion and MLB Hall of Famer David Ortiz will host his 16th annual David Ortiz “Weekend with Papi” Celebrity Golf Classic on Marco Island, FL, to benefit the David Ortiz Children’s Fund. The three-day social and golf outing sees the biggest names in sports and entertainment joining in on Ortiz’s efforts in raising funds for this international cause which provides lifesaving heart surgeries and care for children in Ortiz’s native Dominican Republic and throughout New England. To date, the surgeries made possible by the David Ortiz Children’s Fund have saved the lives of 1,611 children and aided an additional 16,540 kids.
Ortiz invites sports fans and golf enthusiasts alike to join his cause by participating in the celebrity-studded getaway which will take place at JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Florida, situated along three miles of pristine private beaches on the Gulf of Mexico. A variety of VIP, golf and social packages are available offering guests once-in-a-lifetime experiences at the internationally recognized affair including: a round of golf with a celebrity captain at the renowned Rookery at Marco; luxury accommodations; access to all-inclusive dining, cocktails and event entertainment on property; complimentary fitness classes; wellness popups; live musical performances; an auction featuring priceless items; and transportation.
Expected familiar faces at this year’s event include Papi’s former Red Sox teammates Pedro Martinez, Johnny Damon, Gabe Kapler; Mookie Betts, Dustin Pedroia, Brock Holt, Jackie Bradley, Jr., and Kevin Youkilis as well as manager Tito Francona; fellow MLB Hall-of-Famers Barry Larkin, Derek Jeter and Jim Rice as well as World Series Champs Alex “A-Rod” Rodriguez, Carl Everett, Dontrelle Willis, Orlando “El Duque” Hernández, Jorge Posada, Shane Spencer and Jim Leyritz; MLB greats Andruw Jones, Félix “King Félix” Hernández, Jose Reyes, Michael Tucker and Mychael Givens; former Boston Bruin and Stanley Cup Champion Shawn Thornton; NBA Champions Julius “Dr. J” Erving and Rashard Lewis; three-time Super Bowl champ Lonie Paxton; from different rings, WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair and two-time boxing world champion Winky Wright; from Hollywood, actors Anthony Mackie and Anthony Anderson; and more.
“Our ‘Sweet 16’ will be the biggest and best event yet,” said David Ortiz. “After all these years, it still humbles me how everyone comes together with the common goal of helping these kids. This legacy is as important to me as my time on the baseball diamond and I’m so proud to continue to build on it.”
To date, the David Celebrity Golf Classic has raised over $12 million. The David Ortiz “Weekend with Papi” Celebrity Golf Classic directly benefits the David Ortiz Children’s Fund, which was founded in 2007 in partnership with CEDIMAT Hospital, to provide pediatric cardiac surgeries and care in the Dominican Republic. In 2009, the Fund partnered with MassGeneral Hospital for Children to extend its life-saving mission to New England. Funds from the organization directly support various programs including lifesaving cardiology surgeries, training for emergency workers as well as support for families and Child Life Specialists in MGHfC’s Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
For more information on attendance and sponsorship opportunities, please visit the Weekend with Papi website. Packages range from $400-$15,000 for groups and individuals.
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