Special Events

The foundation also conducts four major events annually, The Winter Haven Hospital Gala, The Big Bass Bash Tournament, The Mountain Lake Golf Invitational, and The 100 Holes of Golf Challenge.

The 100 Challenge 'Serves Up' exciting new additions in 2010

April 22nd, 2010: Lake Region Yacht and Country Club

What began as a personal challenge between golfing buddies to play 100 holes of golf in a single day is now a major philanthropic event in Polk County. The goal: Raise $1 million for the nationally-accredited Winter Haven Hospital Stroke Center within 10 years, and raise awareness about stroke identification in our community. This year's event will feature exciting new additions, including 100 Games of Tennis. All of the festivities will occur at Lake Region Yacht and Country Club: 100 Games of Tennis Tournament on April 17 and 18, 100 Holes of Golf Tournament on April 22, and The 100 Challenge Cocktail Party on April 22 at 6:30 p.m. Read the full article

Check out the 2009 photos.

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The 20th Anniversary Winter Haven Hospital Gala

The Winter Haven Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce that more than $475,000 in charitable donations were raised as a result of the 20th annual Winter Haven Hospital gala. This year’s event, held November 5, 2009 at Nora Mayo Hall, has been hailed as one of the best yet. All proceeds from the evening will benefit the patients served by Winter Haven Hospital’s Cassidy Cancer Center. On behalf of the Foundation and Winter Haven Hospital, we would like to express our sincere thanks to all of our 2009 gala supporters. Your investment in this important community initiative is of such great value to Winter Haven Hospital and the thousands of patients we serve.

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On behalf of the Foundation and Winter Haven Hospital, we would like to express our sincere thanks to all of our 2009 Gala supporters.

April 30th, 2009: Lake Region Yacht and Country Club

The 4^th Annual 100 Holes of Golf Challenge was a great success. Thank you to all of our supporters.

If you missed out this year, check back for more information because we will be back again in Spring 2010 with our 5^th annual event!

Check out the 2009 photos.

Click here for more information including past photo galleries, event sponsors, thank you ads, and news stories about the 100 Holes of Golf Challenge.

1st Annual Winter Haven Hospital Foundation Big Bass Bash Tournament
February 28, 2009

Annual Winter Haven Hospital Big Bass Bash was a Great success! Check back soon for 2010 information!

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The Mountain Lake Golf Invitational

The 2009 Winter Haven Hospital Foundation Mountain Lake Golf Invitational was played on May 4^th, 2009.

Many thanks to our sponsors and teams. Check back for the 2010 event information!

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