Tony Dovolani to Host Special Needs Golf Match, July 12
Stratford, CT - Tony Dovolani, long time Connecticut resident and Dancing with the Stars Mirror Ball Champion, will be hosting The 3rd Annual Tony Dovolani Golf for Special Needs Children on Thursday July 12th at the Mill River Country Club in Stratford, CT. This year's event is being sponsored by “Liberty Mutual Insurance Invitational”, which is part of a national series of amateur golf tournaments held throughout the country. Proceeds from this year’s event will go to The Kennedy Center’s Autism Project, the ASD Fitness Center and the Wingman Program.
The Kennedy Center’s Autism Project provides children 3-21 and their families with affordable, accessible and quality services in the Fairfield and New Haven counties through various programs, social and recreational activities, behavioral services and family support, as well as information and referral services. ASD Fitness Center, located in Orange, CT, is a facility designed to specifically provide a safe, comfortable and structured environment for empowering individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Wingman Program is a non-profit, youth-led organization that promotes the creation of inclusive environments through dance, sports, recreation and beyond, with a primary goal that all children feel accepted by recognizing their unique and individual strengths and boosting their self-confidence.
The past two golf outings (2016, 2017) raised more than $150,000. The 2016 funds were gifted to the Only You Foundation and the 2017 funds to The Kennedy Center's Autism Project. "I cannot thank my family, friends and community enough for making our first two golf tournaments a resounding success. I look forward to continually giving back to my community that has given me and my family so much. Being the parent of a special needs son has really opened my eyes to the myriad of challenges a family is presented with and the support needed," states Tony.
As in the past, this year’s event will culminate with a show featuring Tony Dovolani and fellow Dancing With The Stars Mirror Ball champ Sharna Burgess, along with a team of professional dancers from the Dance With Me Studios. Golf package is $325 per golfer and includes Golf, Lunch, Dinner and the Show. Dinner and Show tickets only are $175 per person.
For general information and to purchase tickets contact:
George Perham GPerham@antinozzi.com 203-218-0700