COMMITTEE STRIVING TO GIVE HOPE

Hunters Run Country Club

Boynton Beach, FL, June 23, 2022 – Reported in the News Sun Sentinel

Since 2015, the Hunters Run Country Club “Play for P.I.N.K.” Committee has raised nearly $1 million for breast cancer research. The cumulative donation from Hunters Run is a noteworthy feat unto itself, but according to Larry Savvides, Chief Operating Officer, it goes well beyond the money. The membership never loses hope that researchers will find a cure.



“I had the privilege to work at wonderful clubs throughout my career, but nothing comes close to the determination and enthusiasm our members demonstrate in their fundraising efforts for a charity they wholeheartedly support,” said Larry Savvides, Hunters Run Country Club Chief Operating Officer. “Play for P.I.N.K. is one of those charities. The memberships’ tireless efforts over the past seven years in raising close to $1 million for breast cancer research are a testament to their total support for those who are stricken with breast cancer and their families. I am very fortunate to be affiliated with these incredible members.”

Play for P.I.N.K. (Prevention, Immediate diagnosis, New technology, Knowledge) is a fundraising organization founded by Laura Lassman in 1990. She organized a golf tournament to help support a friend undergoing breast cancer treatment. Play for P.I.N.K. has resulted in 300 fundraisers annually held by volunteers in 28 states.

“Since 2015, the total amount was raised through golf, tennis, and pickleball tournaments, shopping sprees, donations, merchandise sales, signs on the golf course and tribute walls at our Racquet Sports Center,” reports Sue Rappaport, a Club member and one of Hunters Run Play for P.I.N.K. Committee Chairs. “Even the club’s Car Club donated a significant check. It is very gratifying for us to know we can all play a part in fighting this horrible disease. While our major sports events for Play for P.I.N.K. take place in March every year, we never stop raising money at any time.”