Mark your calendar! We want to see you in Poway on July 5th for lots of fun. If you can not attend, but want to make a contribution, see details at the bottom of this post.
The benefit is to raise money for Claudio Manfrin, a polo pro from Rancho Amistad. He was seriously injured in a motorcyle on Memorial Day weekend. He will be hospitalized for a couple more months and then he will face about a year of rehab & recovery.
Where: Poway Polo Club Sun.
When: July 5
Why: Claudio Manfrin Benefit Tournament
· Hosted by Poway Polo Club with Special Friends from Area Clubs
· Come and Join us in helping Claudio with his expenses
· Sunday July. 5, 2009 10 AM
· Open Club Tournament Games
· Sign up to play on one of our mixed teams or bring your team
· Everyone welcome
Benefit Starts at 10:00 AM
· Additional Game Times 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM
· Student Game, 0 Goal, Open
· Come enjoy a Great Day
· all times scheduled are Polo Times
· NO AWARDS ALL MONEY GOES TO CLAUDIO
· Cost: 4 Chukkers $50 min. donation – 2 Chukkers $30 min. donation
· Spectators Free
· Light Lunch and Soft Drinks for Players, Grooms & one Guest per player
· Beer & Wine and friendly socialable players available for a fun get together after the games
· Come & Play – see if you can get your picture posted in our next update
· CHECK NEW DATES!!!
· 2009 Poway Polo Tournament Dates
· Sun. Aug. 9, Sat. Sept. 5, Sat. Oct. 10, Sat. Nov. 7, Sat, Nov. 28
· We request that all Polo Players respect the other activities taking place on the PVRA Grounds, show common courtesy to other riders, observe the 10 MPH speed limit & close the gate upon entering or exiting PVRA
· Polo Tournament Contacts:
· Russ Sheldon (619) 206-8344 Fax (858) 679-9640
· e-mail : Poway Arena Polo
· or Nancy Kirchhofer (858) 748-6075 e-mail : Nancy @ Home
· Polo Contact: Russ Sheldon Home (858) 748-7037 Fax (858) 679-9640 Cell (619) 206-8344
· e-mail : Poway Arena Polo
More information about Claudio Manfrin
As the Ranch Manager and polo pro at Rancho Amistad Polo Club in Murrieta, Calif., Claudio has touched many lives. He is a well known fixture at the Club and around the polo tournament circuit. Off the field, Claudio is known for his kind and gentle soul – both with horses and their riders. His warmth, kindness, patience and generosity of spirit have benefited many. His friends have created this website http://www.claudiomanfrin.com and The Claudio Manfrin Benefit Fund as a special way to give back to Claudio in his time of need.
The medical bills are mounting as he embarks on his slow and painful recovery. This special fund has been created 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.
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.
Visit http://www.claudiomanfrin.com or email anythingyouwant@claudiomanfrin.com.
OR
Mail a check to: (Tax Deductible)
Polo Players Support Group Inc.
11924 Forest Hill Blvd.,, Suite 22-287
Wellington, FL 33414
516-528-3821
Mark on Check Claudio Manfrin – Joe Anthony has talked to Dave Offen and we want to thank the Polo Players Support Group for the assistance they provide to Polo Players in their time of need.
OR
Make out check for Claudio and give to Poway Polo who will present it along with the proceeds from this benefit tournament
Poway Polo
c/o Russ Sheldon
14325 Midland Rd.
Poway, CA. 92064