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Paul
Goldstein & Englewood Hospital Big Winners at The Kennedy
Funding Invitational
Champ Pockets $20,000 & Englewood
Hospital Breast Care Center Gets Check for $250,000 |
New
City, NY, July 26, 2006 –The Kennedy Funding Invitational,
destined to become one of the most popular tennis tournaments
in the metropolitan area, took place at the Dellwood Country
Club in New City from July 9th through the 16th. The inaugural
event was a resounding success, and featured top tennis professionals
from around the world battling it out for the championship.
Tournament organizers Kevin Wolfer, James Miller, and Mitch
Klein are committed to the continued growth and success of
The Kennedy Funding Invitational, and this opening event
proved to be a rewarding one to everyone involved. The Invitational
featured Top-100 players and world-class tennis, and the
underlying story was just as interesting and even more inspiring.
Earlier
this year, Leslie Simon, a beloved friend of Kennedy Funding’s
Wolfer family and, indeed, of everyone who knew her over
the years, regrettably lost her valiant battle with breast
cancer. Due to the remarkable life she had led, her friends
and family decided to do something that would both serve
as her legacy, and help breast cancer research and treatment
progress. The Kennedy Funding Invitational’s
main purpose, therefore, is to raise money for the Breast
Care Center of Englewood Hospital, where Leslie Simon was
treated for so many years.
Launched in 1991, the Breast Care
Center is now an international training site where physicians
from around the world visit to learn about their approach
to patient care. In 1994, the Breast Care Center was designated
by Congress as a national model for breast cancer diagnosis
and management, with a specially trained team of experienced
radiologists and cytopathologists working together to perform
diagnostic tests. The outstanding medical staff also participates
in organizations such as the national Cancer Institute, which
are setting the standards for breast care diagnosis and treatment.
“We’re
thrilled to be hosting this tournament,” said
Kevin Wolfer, co-CEO of Kennedy Funding. “Breast cancer
affects so many lives. Englewood Hospital’s work in
diagnosing and treating breast cancer is remarkable, and
we’re glad to pitch in and help them out in our own
small way. We’re looking forward to holding the Invitational
every year, and hoping to make a worthwhile contribution
to our community each time.”
Everyone at The Kennedy Funding Invitational seemed to echo
these sentiments. Paul Goldstein, the eventual champ, came
out for his championship match against No. 2 Kevin Kim with
a pink lace on one shoe, signifying his support for the tournament’s
charity. Then, after winning the match 6-3, 6-2, to clinch
the title, Goldstein wrote out a personal check to Englewood
Hospital Breast Care Center, adding to the $250,000 the Invitational
had already raised. “I feel fortunate to be a part
of it from a ‘positive cause’ standpoint, and
from an ‘enjoying myself’ standpoint,” said
Goldstein.
Tournament organizers were quite happy with the
tournament’s
success, but they have even bigger plans for next year, which
include larger facilities and more extensive pre-tournament
advertising. Everyone hopes The Kennedy Funding Invitational
will also benefit from this year’s players speaking
about it to their peers around the world.
Kennedy Funding
is a commercial real estate lending company that specializes
in unconventional financing where speed and attention to
special circumstances are critical. Our unique lending program
has made Kennedy Funding one of the largest direct, private
lenders in the country. At Kennedy Funding, we recognize
the importance of speed, and that loans must often be structured
around each client's unique set of financial circumstances.
Our program has been providing lightning-fast service and
creative funding solutions throughout North America since
1987, and internationally since 1996.
www.kennedyfunding.com |
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