One of the most popular polo fundraisers of the equestrian season in Wellington is coming up this weekend, and it’s one you don’t want to miss.
The 10th annual Great Futures Polo Day benefiting the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington is this Saturday at Grand Champions Polo Club, hosted by the Ganzi family.
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The fundraiser kicks off with a celebrity polo match at 3:30 p.m. and includes celebrity polo players, Asado by the bite, luxury cars, a live auction and more.
“Hosting the Great Futures Polo Event at Grand Champions Polo Club is our way of investing in the future,” said Melissa Ganzi, owner of Grand Champions Polo Club and polo player. “The programs available to the children of the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington serve them into adulthood and well beyond Wellington. We’re excited about their bright futures.”
Celebrity polo players at Great Futures include Nacho Figueras and Nic Roldan. Sponsors include luxury brands like Aston Martin, Land Rover Palm Beach, Olexa Celine of Sebilion Farm and the Wellington Agency.
Proceeds benefit the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington, on Wellington Trace, which is one of 17 Boys & Girls Clubs in Palm Beach County. The Wellington facility serves more than 1,000 children ages 6 to 18 with educational, vocational, social, recreational, health, leadership and character-building programs.
“Our club provides a safe and supportive environment where youth can learn, grow, and thrive,” said Jaene Miranda, chief executive of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County. “This event is an opportunity for the community to come together to support our mission and help local youth achieve great futures.”
Individual and VIP tickets are available. Click here for more information.
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