American Red Cross 20th Anniversary Golf Tournament: Popular Event Raises Nearly $200,000 During Past Five Years

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News Release: August 6, 2002
Contact: Janice Osborne, Manager-Media & Community Affairs (610) 865-4400, ext. 262

A field of 100 golfers drove, chipped and putted their way through hot, humid weather in support of the 20th Annual American Red Cross Tune-Up Golf Classic held yesterday (8/5) at Brookside Country Club. The tournament was rescheduled from May 13 due to inclement weather.
Legg Mason Funds of Baltimore, Md., and local Legg Mason offices were this year's major tournament sponsors with a total contribution of $5,000.

"Since 1998, nearly $200,000 was raised to support the programs and services of the American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley," said Todd Harvey, tournament chairman. "Fund-raising events like this provide money for disaster relief assistance such as shelter, clothing, shoes and meals for people affected by fire or other disaster at their home. It also supports a myriad of programs and services to keep greater Lehigh Valley families safe and healthy.

"We're deeply grateful for the support of the corporations and individuals who support this tournament. People come back year after year to play. It's a fun occasion for a very beneficial cause."

Team and individual winners for this year included:

Low Gross - Score: 60 (MOC)
Larry Camilli
Curt Maier
Tom Michalek
Joe Stockunas

1st Low Net - Score: 60 (MOC)
Michael Barski
Gasper DiCarlo
Herb Levy
Keith Yanders

2nd Low Net - Score: 61 (MOC)
Bill Reichenbach
Dan Reichenbach
Bob Cameron
Mike Adams

3rd Low Net - Score: 62 (MOC)
Jim Knerr
Ed Beishline
Bob Creveling
Tom Hofherr

Longest Drive Men - Dino Daddona

Longest Drive Women - Heidi Wojciechowski

Closest to the Pin - Chris Persichetti

The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.

The American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley serves more than 660,000 residents in Carbon, Lehigh and Northampton counties. Last year the Red Cross provided health and safety education training and emergency relief services to more than 15,700 Lehigh Valley residents.