Benefit Fund for Claudio Manfrin
As many of you may know, Brazilian-born polo pro Claudio Manfrin was severely injured in a motorcycle crash in Southern California over Memorial Day Weekend. Claudio suffered multiple broken bones as well as serious internal injuries and has been on life support for several days. At first, his prognosis was grim… his doctors feared he would not survive his critical injuries.
The wonderful news is that Claudio is strong and he is a survivor. He has been rallying each day in the hospital, much to the amazement and delight of his friends, family and the medical staff, and was taken off the respirator to breathe on his own. Although he faces many future surgeries and a long, painful rehabilitation, he is alive and recovering well. His indomitable spirit is helping him through the worst nightmare of his life.
The Claudio Manfrin Benefit Fund
As the Ranch Manager and polo pro at Rancho Amistad Polo Club in Murrieta, Calif., Claudio has touched so many people, so many lives. He is a well known fixture at the Club and around the polo tournament circuit. His wide, easy smile is his calling card and earned him the nickname “Hollywood” by fellow player, Cary Burch. Off the field, Claudio is renowned for his awesome barbecuing skills, owing to his Brazilian heritage, and for being a kind and gentle soul – both with horses and their riders. His warmth, kindness, patience and generosity of spirit have benefited us all and we, his friends, have created this website and The Claudio Manfrin Benefit Fund as a special way to give back to Claudio in his time of need.
Claudio is now facing an enormous mountain of medical bills as he embarks on his slow and painful recovery. We have created a special fund in his name at Bank of America to help raise money to pay for his medical care and to help ease his rehabilitation. Please donate today to help a friend and a fellow polo player in need.
How to Donate
Online:
The Claudio Manfrin Benefit Account
Bank of America Account Number: 26483 69940
www.bofa.com
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Checks can be sent by mail to:
The Claudio Manfrin Account – c/o 8784 Gentle Wind Drive, Corona, CA 92883
Checks can also be deposited directly at any Bank of America branch. Visit www.bofa.com to find a location near you.
If you’re a friend, family member, polo player, horse lover or humanitarian, please donate what you can. Your donation will offer hope to this young man’s life and future. On behalf of Claudio and all of us, thank you for caring.
Please check back regularly to see the updated list of polo tournaments and other fundraising events we will be holding to benefit Claudio in the coming weeks.
The website http://www.claudiomanfrin.com should be up and running in 24 hours. There is also an email account: anythingyouwant@claudiomanfrin.com
I was shocked to hear of Claudio’s tragic accident. I am so very happy to know he will survive and make it through this. I have known Claudio for almost 3 years while playing polo at Ranch Amistad. He is without doubt the most genuine and likable individual at the club. He has given so much of himself to all the players and patrons, always giving 100%, always assisting, always helping to improve our game, and most important of all, by always keeping it fun. Now in his time of need, it is up to all of us to give back and help him, even if only in some small way, through The Claudio Manfrin Benefit Fund.
Claudio, you are a gentleman! May God bless you and restore you to good health.
Charlie