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Reid & Fiorentino Golf Classic Held March 12th

Mar 11 2009 12:16PM

Presented by Rothstein, Rosenfeldt, Adler Attorneys at Law and Ronald L. Book, P.A.
Benefiting Dade School Athletics Foundations and Lauren’s Kids

MIAMI, 03/11– The HEAT have announced that the Reid & Fiorentino Golf Classic, benefiting the Dade Schools Athletic Foundation and Lauren’s Kids, will be held Thursday, March 12 at the Westview Country Club in Miami.

Hosted by HEAT Broadcasters Eric Reid and Tony Fiorentino, the Reid & Fiorentino Golf Classic will include an afternoon “Fore the Kids” golf tournament and a VIP dinner that will feature an awards program, live entertainment, and a major live and silent auction. 

Special guests for the golf tournament include a host of local sports and media celebrities and members of the HEAT organization including HEAT greats Tim Hardaway, Alonzo Mourning, and Glen Rice; HEAT Courtside Reporter Jason Jackson; HEAT Radio Broadcasters John Crotty, Mike Inglis, and José Pañeda; HEAT President of Business Operations Eric Woolworth; Pro Football Hall of Famers Bob Griese, Larry Little, Don Shula, and Dwight Stephenson; former Miami Dolphins Bob Brudzinski, Kim Bokamper, O.J. McDuffie, and Joe Rose; ex-Penn State standout Ki-Jana Carter; and former WTVJ (NBC-6 Miami) broadcaster Tony Segreto. 

Tee time is at Noon. Cocktails will be served beginning at 6:00 p.m., with dinner starting at 7:00 p.m. A special awards ceremony will be held during dinner honoring three South Florida luminaries: Hank Goldberg (Sonny Hirsch Excellence in Broadcasting Award), Tracy Mourning, wife of Alonzo Mourning (Community Service Award), and Shula (Sports Legends Award). 

Nationally renowned broadcasters Dick Stockton and Lesley Visser will also be attending the VIP dinner, which celebrates the “Call of the Game.” 

Westview Country Club is located at 2601 119th Street, Miami, FL 33137. 

For more information call 305-778-6325 or e-mail solutions@gameplaninc.com.  

About Dade Schools Foundation, Inc.

The Dade Schools Foundations, Inc., established in 1994, is a Florida not-for-profit corporation which is a Miami-Dade County School Board Direct-Support Organization. The mission of the Foundation is to provide resources, both monetary and in-kind services, to assist in Dade County Public Schools. The Foundation provides athletic grants to schools through an application process, recognizes an annual Coach of the Year with monetary contribution to the selected coach’s school, and provides scholarships and recognition to outstanding student athletes. All of these awards are presented at the Foundation sponsored Scholar-Athlete Luncheon held in May of each year. Throughout the year, the Dade Schools Athletic Foundation holds various fundraising events in support of its goals. 

About Lauren’s Kids

“Lauren’s Kids” is a creation of child abuse victim, survivor and elementary school teacher Lauren Book. The organization will help educate adults and children about sexual predators. Educational seminars and workshops will help create more awareness of sexual abuse laws, offer legal counsel and provide guidance on how and where to file complaints. The initial goal of “Lauren’s Kids” will be to provide round-the-clock counseling and guidance for victims through a toll free phone number. The ultimate goal will be to create a Crisis Center for Children and their families coping with the aftermath of sexual abuse.

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