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Mission Hospital Golf Classic raised more than $382,000

The Mission Hospital Golf Classic continued its rich philanthropic tradition by raising more than $382,000 net. This successful event, held at Pelican Hill Club in Newport Beach, would not have been possible without the leadership of Golf Chair Jim Bastian and the generosity of Tournament Sponsor Audi Mission Viejo and Infiniti of Mission Viejo.

The golf tournament proceeds will support Mission Hospital’s new Neuroscience & Spine Institute, offering the most advanced neuroscience and spine care in Orange County. Opening in the fall 2014, the Neuroscience & Spine Institute will raise the bar and advance the practice of medicine in neurosurgery and rehabilitation through research and innovations in clinical techniques, technologies and collaboration. 

One of the annual highlights of the event is the opportunity drawing of a new Audi or Infiniti vehicle, complements of Tournament Sponsor Audi Mission Viejo and Infiniti of Mission Viejo. This year’s lucky winner, Blake Dillion of Corona del Mar, is enjoying a beautiful Infiniti QX60.

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“Every year we try to enhance the tournament by adding new facets to support Mission Hospital and ensure that we engage our sponsors in ways that are meaningful for them,” shares Jim Bastian, Golf Chair. “One of the enhancements added this year was to provide a forecaddie for each foursome – graciously donated by Ira Hermann of Capstone Partners and Sunwest Bank.” 

“In addition to our Tournament and Forecaddie sponsors, I want to thank our Platinum sponsors:  Healthcare Design & Construction LLC, Jessup Management Services, Prestige Office Coffee Service and Robert and Carol Summers Family Trust, and Media Sponsor, Orange Coast Magazine. Their support is substantial and sincerely appreciated.”

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In addition to an incredible day of golf, many tournament attendees took home opportunity drawing prizes, as well as silent and live auction items. Among the most popular items were a Vegas Palms Penthouse getaway valued at $24,000; UCLA/USC sports packages including football and basketball tickets, premium parking and tailgate party passes; and a priceless bottle of Ketel One vodka signed by golf legend Arnold Palmer.

For information about upcoming Mission Hospital Foundation events, please visit www.missionfoundationevents.com  or call the Foundation office at (949) 364-7783. 

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