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2008 FACT SHEET Neal McDonough –
Celebrity Host DATE: Saturday, May 17, 2008. Gates open at 8:00 a.m. Tee-Off is at 10:00 a.m. Game usually concludes at approximately 4:00 p.m., followed by a VIP barbecue dinner and awards.
LOCATION: Rancho Park Golf Course 10460 West Pico Boulevard, West Los Angeles, California 90064
CELEBRITIES: Celebrities who have participated in past tournaments include Wayne Gretzky, Samuel L. Jackson, Eddie Van Halen, Chad Everett, James Woods, Joe Pesci, Kelsey Grammer, Dennis Franz , Jack Nicholson, Chris O’Donnell and Mark Wahlberg.
ADMISSION: $5.00
GOLFERS: The $3,500 Sponsorship provides one playing spot in a foursome, which consists of celebrities, corporate sponsors and LAPD officers. For Diamond and Platinum Sponsorship information, please call the number listed below.
ATTRACTIONS: In addition to the Tournament, there are many Police Department displays, such as helicopters, the bomb squad, the mobile museum, and LAPD horses. There is also great food and drink throughout the park.
ATTENDANCE: Approximately 5,000 to 8,000. Attendees include golf enthusiasts, celebrity watchers, and those looking for a family day in the park. A large number of children attend the event with their parents.
BENEFICIARY: All proceeds benefit the Los Angeles Memorial Foundation, which financially assists LAPD family members experiencing catastrophic circumstances resulting from injury or death. Since it’s inception in 1972, the Foundation has granted more than $10.5 million for medical, funeral and educational expenses.
INFORMATION: The Memorial Foundation at the Police Academy in Elysian Park, 1880 N. Academy Drive, Los Angeles 90012 – Phone: (213) 847-4239 or 847-4240. Fax: (323) 276-3030.
FEDERAL TAX I.D. #23-7208448: STATE TAX I.D. #661778 LAPDMF@SBCGLOBAL.NET |