Stars & Stripes Fishing, Golf & Music Festival Debuts New Additions for
the 13th Annual Event June 25-28
Having Donated Over $9 Million To Southern California Charities Since 1997, The Four-Day Excursion To Los Cabos, Mexico Promises Another Unforgettable Experience In 2009
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. (March 2009) – The Stars & Stripes Fishing, Golf & Music Festival announced today a number of new elements to its annual event, which will be held June 25-28 at the Hilton Los Cabos Beach and Golf Resort. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County is among the beneficiaries of the event; Dick Gebhard, a former Big Brothers Big Sisters board member, began the Stars & Stripes tournament in 1996.
Event packages boast private airfare from San Diego or Los Angeles, lodging, food & beverage and two days of fishing in Baja’s world-famous Sea of Cortez or golf at Palmilla Golf Club (recently rated as one of the top 100 golf courses in the world) all for one fixed participant price. This year will also include a second night of live music as well as three themed dinners. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy complimentary Glider Rides and Wave Runners along the beach or cocktails by the pool from the daily open bar.
“Our entire team has worked tirelessly to make the 2009 Stars & Stripes fishing, golf and music festival better than any other we’ve had to date,” said Daniela Dunlap, Director of the Stars and Stripes Fishing and Golf Tournament. “We’ve been fortunate to raise an incredible amount of money over the years for some of Southern California’s most worthwhile children’s charities and we look forward to providing more much needed assistance this summer!”
A limited number of all-inclusive packages are still available, with a team of four being offered for $9,000 ($2,250 for individuals). Registration information and additional details can be found at www.starsandstripestournamet.com. In addition to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County, proceeds will also benefit Orangewood Children’s Foundation, Operation Homefront, Boy Scouts of Los Angeles and the Freedom Writers Foundation.
Announcements regarding specific performers as well as formal listings of charity auction items and additional entertainment elements will be made in the coming weeks. For additional information, visit www.starsandstripestournament.com.
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About Stars and Stripes
Started in 1996 by Dick Gebhard, then a board member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County, Stars and Stripes has grown from a new idea by a creative visionary, to one of the most significant and innovative charity fundraisers in the country.
The event has donated over $9 million to Southern California charities over its 12-year history and in 2008 expanded its list of beneficiaries to include: Orangewood Children’s Foundation, Freedom Writer’s Foundation, Boy Scouts of Los Angeles and Operation Homefront. Additionally, Stars & Stripes has given back to communities in the Cabo San Lucas area, including contributing a fleet of new ambulances to the local Red Cross, providing metical care to children in need and aiding in the construction of a new state-of-the-art medical facility in San Ignacio.
Affectionately known as “The Feel Good Tournament,” Stars and Stripes seeks to be an effective charity fundraiser which creates lasting memories for both the organizations it assists and those participating in the event each year.
Volunteers Needed – A Big Brother or Big Sister acts as a friend and mentor in the life of a child in need, or Little Brother or Little Sister, ages 6-16. Orange County still has a need for additional mentors, as there are 110,000 single parent households, a quarter of which are living in poverty. There are also 200 children waiting to be matched. Additional Littles are welcome as well. For information, visit www.bigbrooc.org or call (714) 544-7773. Office address: 14131 Yorba Street, Suite 200, Tustin, CA 92780.
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Submitted by Jim Graves
