VERO BEACH, Florida – (April 5, 2023) – On Monday, May 1st, 2023, 13 local golf pros teed off at Indian River Club to participate in the 33rd Annual VNA & Hospice Foundation Golf-A-Thon. The benefit was a resounding success, raising over $500,000! The entire VNA family, including the VNA & Hospice Foundation Director of Development, Michelle Deschane, CFRE, could not be more thrilled, thankful and appreciative of all who helped make the event such a success. “We are incredibly grateful for the dedication and hard work of the 13 participating golf pros and the Golf-A-Thon Committee who ensure the event is a success. We are also grateful for the outpouring of support from our donors whose support allows the VNA to continue its mission in our community,” said Michelle.
The 13 golf pros who participated in the event were: Matthew Challenor (Windsor Club), David Champagne (Orchid Island Golf Club), Drew DiSesa (Riomar Country Club), Randy Hedgecock (Vero Beach Country Club), Steve Hudson (John’s Island Club), Ian Killen (Indian River Club), Don Meadows (Quail Valley Golf Club), Frank Mentzer (Oak Harbor Golf Club), Bela Nagy (Sandridge Golf Club), Troy Pare (Grand Harbor Golf Club), A.J. Petrulak (The Moorings Yacht & Country Club), Ryan Zug (Pointe West Country Club), and Eddie Suchora (Bent Pine Golf Club). In addition, Jason Berchtold from Bent Pine Golf Club subbed in for Eddie Suchora for part of the day.
Michelle and the VNA would like to once again thank the participating golf pros and everyone else who helped make this year’s event not only a fun day but a record-breaking day as well. This includes co-chairs and Indian River Club members, Linda Braun and Deb Lockwood, who were instrumental in making the event run smoothly. Both women were thrilled to part of the event. “It was awesome,” said Deb. “And we’re excited about the results,” said Linda.
And a very heartfelt thank you to Indian River Club for hosting the event this year. Head Golf Pro Ian Killen did an amazing job organizing the golf-related aspects of this event and the staff at Indian River Club were instrumental in making sure the event, including the post-event reception, ran smoothly.
The VNA would also like to thank all of the VNA & Hospice Foundation’s committee members and volunteers who helped with all aspects of Golf-A-Thon. This event wouldn’t have been successful without their help. Finally, the VNA would like to give a special thank you to Pat Gorman. Pat retired from Bent Pine Golf Club last year and has participated in Golf-A-Thon since its inaugural event in 1991. The VNA was thrilled to have him MC the shootout contest at the end of the day.
About the VNA
The Visiting Nurse Association (VNA), a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, provides home healthcare services—including Medicare-reimbursed and private-duty nursing; home health aides; physical, speech and occupational therapy; in-home companions; and personal transportation—throughout Indian River County. The agency is also the only licensed hospice provider in Indian River County, offering end-of-life care in patients’ homes, local hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living facilities, and the VNA Hospice House. The VNA also provides community wellness services such as flu vaccinations, no-cost blood pressure/blood sugar screenings, and speakers on health-related topics for local community groups. For more information about the VNA please visit www.vnatc.com.
