March 8, 2024
Dear Sawgrass Members,
Our heartfelt thanks to all Sawgrass members and our incredible Sawgrass staff who made our second Sawgrass Foundation Day a rousing success! A special measure of appreciation to Bo, Nick, Jessica, Melissa, Dario, Ken, Chef Mike, Stefan and many others who arranged the events and helped us spread the message. From the fun tennis, golf, and fitness events to the Grand Reception at the Clubhouse, our community defined what Sawgrass generosity is all about! Hopefully the awareness of what we do and who we serve has been greatly increased. We have had donations connected with the day totaling nearly $60,000. Thank you very, very much!
Your participation provides additional fuel to the Foundation’s mission—to support Sawgrass staff and their families through educational scholarships and acute hardship assistance. Last year we assisted with tuition for 56 semesters of schooling totaling nearly $100,000 in scholarships. We can’t do this without you!
The winners of the various contests, raffles, and auctions held during the Day and at the Foundation Reception were:
Grand Prize Inspirato Trip – Bob and Paula Fairley
Dinners with Chef Mike – Tony and Deborah Castor; Paul Strasser and Reagan Roberts
Costa Rica Vacation – Bob and Kathy Vigue
Chechessee Golf – Andy and Becky Dykstra
F&B $250 Certificate – Bill Edge
Putting Contest – Andy Dykstra
Tito’s Basket – Glenn DeBrueys
Notorious Pink Basket – Mimi Calfee
Tory Burch Handbag – Lonnie Smith
Tennis Basket – Andy Black
Beer Basket – Hugh Williams
Magnum of Quilt Cab – Martha Hayes
Congratulations to these winners and thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and donated to our cause. Also, another thanks to Quang Pham who, for the second year in a row, donated a large number of shares in his company, Cadrenal Therapeutics. The Sawgrass membership is generous beyond description!
Mark your calendars for the 3rd Annual Foundation Day, Saturday, February 22, 2025
There are pictures and videos of the Day that will be placed our website. Use the QR code below to get to the site.
Annual Meeting: The Foundation will have its annual meeting on 8 April 2024 in the Clubhouse at 4:30 PM. All members are invited to attend, and to offer any thoughts directly to our Board. Please let us know if you will be there so we have space for all.