ORLANDO, Fla. --- A silent auction at The University Club of Orlando raised more than $25,000 to benefit Wounded Warriors Outdoors, a not-for-profit group whose mission is to reward active duty wounded servicemen with the therapeutic trip of their lifetime: a small way of thanking them for their unselfish personal sacrifices in helping to preserve our freedom.
Cole Whitaker, who heads Hendricks & Partners’ Orlando regional office emceed the Cocktails for a Cause event, which was Wounded Warriors Outdoors first ever fundraiser.
More than 150 people attended, said Susan Greene, general manager of The University Club of Orlando.
The University Club of Orlando Cocktails for a Cause events have raised more than $100,000 over the past three years to benefit area civic, community and charitable organizations.
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For more information, contact:Susan Greene, General Manager, The University Club of Orlando 407-425-2514, gm@ucluborlando.com; Cole Whitaker, Southeast Partner, Hendricks & Partners 407-218-8880 cwhitaker@HPAPTS.com
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University Club of Orlando to Host Cocktails for a Cause Fundraiser on Feb. 24 to Benefit Wounded Warriors Outdoors
ORLANDO, Fla. --- The University Club of Orlando, which ranks as Central Florida’s oldest and most prestigious social club for business leaders and corporate executives, will host a Cocktails for a Cause fundraiser reception on Thursday, Feb. 24 to benefit Wounded Warriors Outdoors whose mission is to reward active duty wounded servicemen with the therapeutic trip of their lifetime: a small way of thanking them for their unselfish personal sacrifices in helping to preserve our freedom.
Justin Wright, events director at The University Club of Orlando, said the event will start at 6 p.m.
Cocktails for a Cause receptions at The University Club have raised more than $100,000 for civic and charitable groups over the past three years.
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For more information contact: Justin Wright, Events Director, The University Club of Orlando 407-425-2514; Susan Greene, General Manager, The University Club of Orlando 407-425-2514, gm@ucluborlando.com
Justin Wright, events director at The University Club of Orlando, said the event will start at 6 p.m.
Cocktails for a Cause receptions at The University Club have raised more than $100,000 for civic and charitable groups over the past three years.
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For more information contact: Justin Wright, Events Director, The University Club of Orlando 407-425-2514; Susan Greene, General Manager, The University Club of Orlando 407-425-2514, gm@ucluborlando.com
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