Clifton, N.J. – Tournament officials for the Sybase Classic presented by ShopRite have announced that the St. Joseph’s Healthcare System, Inc. and the Boys & Girls Club of Clifton, Inc. are the 2007 Tournament beneficiaries. The Tournament begins a new era at historic Upper Montclair Country Club, May 14 – 20.
"We welcome St. Joseph’s Healthcare System, Inc. and the Boys & Girls Club of Clifton, Inc. as the official charities of the Sybase Classic 2007," said John Chen, chairman, CEO and president of Sybase, Inc. "Sybase recognizes the vital importance of these two organizations in their communities. On behalf of Sybase and our employees worldwide, we look forward to their presence at this event and hope they enjoy this global tournament."
"St. Joseph’s Healthcare System is thrilled to be a part of the Sybase Classic presented by ShopRite," said Timothy P. Barr, Executive Director of the St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center Foundation and Vice President for Development. "We also are pleased to have the opportunity to share, through the LPGA, information regarding the unique cardiovascular prevention, diagnosis and treatment options available at the Women’s Health Center at St. Joseph’s."
Founded in 1867 by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, St. Joseph’s Healthcare System is an academic tertiary care comprehensive health organization renown for its leading edge technology and "patients first" philosophy of care. The System includes St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center and St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital in Paterson, St. Joseph’s Wayne Hospital in Wayne, St. Vincent’s Nursing Home in Cedar Grove, and Visiting Health Services of New Jersey.
"The Boys & Girls Club of Clifton, Inc. is honored to be named a beneficiary of the Sybase Classic presented by ShopRite," proclaimed Robert Foster, Executive Director. "As Clifton’s ‘Positive Place for Kids,’ we thank the LPGA, Sybase, and ShopRite for all they do to provide hope and opportunity to the children we serve, the future of our community."
The Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s goal is to enable young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. They provide a safe place for children to learn and grow and create ongoing relationships with adult professionals. Some famous alumni of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America are Bill Cosby, Michael Jordan, Derek Jeter, President Bill Clinton and Denzel Washington. "We are excited to partner with two charities that are ingrained in the communities of Northern New Jersey, but who’s footprint and history impact lives all around the world," noted Michael Ryan, Tournament Director. "We have a storied past of donating to worthy causes, and we will ensure that continues in the future."
2006 LPGA Rolex Player of the Year and AP Female Athlete of the Year Lorena Ochoa is the Tournament’s defending champion. Past champions include LPGA Tour and World Golf Halls of Famers Annika Sorenstam – two-time champion, Betsy King – two-time champion, Beth Daniel and Juli Inkster. The Sybase Classic was the first career win for 2005 LPGA Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie of the Year Paula Creamer.
Tournament ticket, sponsorship and volunteer information is available at www.sybaseclassic.com. For information on the St. Joseph’s Healthcare System, visit www.stjosephshealth.org. For information on the Boys & Girls Club of Clifton, visit www.bgcclifton.org.
About Sybase
Sybase is the largest global enterprise software company exclusively focused on managing and mobilizing information from the data center to the point of action. Sybase provides open, cross-platform solutions that securely deliver information anytime, anywhere, enabling customers to create an information edge. The world’s most critical data in commerce, communications, finance, government and healthcare runs on Sybase. For more information, visit the Sybase Web site: http://www.sybase.com.
About the Ladies Professional Golf Association
Featuring the world’s best women golfers, the LPGA’s membership includes touring, teaching and club professionals. The LPGA Tour in 2007 features 35 events, with total prize money of nearly $55 million. Since 1981, the LPGA and its tournaments have raised approximately $180 million for charity. From the dreams of its 13 founders in 1950, the LPGA has evolved into the world’s pre-eminent women’s professional sports organization. The LPGA has grown from its roots as a playing tour into a non-profit organization involved in every facet of golf. The LPGA is headquartered in Daytona Beach, Fla. For more information, log on to www.LPGA.com.
About Octagon
Octagon is the world’s largest sports and entertainment representation and marketing agency with global expertise in consulting, athletes & personalities, event management, property representation, marketing solutions, licensing and merchandising and talent procurement. As part of The Interpublic Group (NYSE:IPG), one of the world’s leading organizations of advertising agencies and marketing services, Octagon employs more than 1,000 people in 60 offices around the world. Octagon’s Golf Division manages two Champions Tour events, three LPGA Tour events and one Nationwide Tour event. Additionally, Octagon’s Golf Division represents nearly 20 golfing professionals including Natalie Gulbis and Beth Daniel, and the marketing rights to Davis Love III and brothers, Bobby and Lanny Wadkins.
Contact:
Michael Ryan, Tournament Director, Octagon
(203) 354-7514 or michael.ryan@octagon.com
Mark Francois, Marketing and Communications Manager, Octagon
(239) 593-3900 ext. 222 or mark.francois@octagon.com
Joan Fronske, Public Relations, Sybase
(925) 236-4893 or joan.fronske@sybase.com
