5th Annual Clara Maass Medical Center Golf Invitational Hosted by Former NY Giants Super Bowl Champion David Diehl Set for May 13th at Montclair Golf Club

Silent Auction Items Including Tickets & Experiences at Professional Sporting Events Available through Mobile Bidding at www.claragolf.org

Belleville, N.J. May 7, 2019 — Former New York Giant and 2-time Super Bowl Champion, David Diehl, a current NFL analyst, will serve as host of the 5th Annual Clara Maass Medical Center Golf Invitational, to be held at Montclair Golf Club in West Orange, NJ on Monday, May13th.

The 2019 event will kick-off with a brunch at 10:30am, followed by a shotgun start at 12:30pm and conclude with a cocktail/awards reception at 6:00pm. A line-up of celebrities, current NFL players and several of Diehl’s former NY Giants teammates will participate this year, in an effort to surpass 2018’s event, where more than $300,000 was raised to support patient services at RWJBarnabas Health’s Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville.

Individuals unable to attend the event will have an opportunity to support the charitable component as the silent auction will once again feature mobile bidding. Beginning today, an exciting collection of items will be up for grabs at www.claragolf.org, highlighted by tickets to professional sporting events; suite access to sporting events; NY Giants training camp experiences; exotic travel experiences, sports memorabilia and much more.

“It’s inspiring to see how passionate David is about this event every year, as he continues to be such a strong advocate for programs and many important patient initiatives at Clara Maass Medical Center,” said Mary Ellen Clyne, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer, Clara Maass Medical Center. “This is special day on the calendar, as the money raised is truly making a difference, while giving us an opportunity to make a more meaningful impact in support of our patients.”

An Essex County resident, Diehl has been a strong supporter of Clara Maass Medical Center since his playing days and currently serves as an ambassador for RWJBarnabas Health and The Matthew J. Morahan (MJM) III Health Assessment Center for Athletes. He speaks regularly to diverse audiences on topics such as the importance of concussion education and cardiac screenings for young athletes, as well as leadership and healthy tips to optimize performance.

Diehl, who spent his entire 11-year NFL career with the New York Giants, won two Super Bowl Championships (2008 and 2012) and was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2009. In 2012, David was also the recipient of the prestigious Wellington Mara NFL Man of the Year Award.

A limited number of golf playing spots are available for individual golfers or foursomes interested in participating in the event. Additionally, exclusive sponsorship and playing opportunities are available, which include golfing with a celebrity or attending the cocktail/awards reception, among others. For more information, call 973-450-2277 or visit www.claragolf.org.

About Clara Maass Medical Center

Located in Belleville, NJ, Clara Maass Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, provides a complete continuum of care to residents of northern New Jersey. Clara Maass’ centers and services include The Health and Wellness Center, Nuclear Medicine, The Cancer Center at Clara Maass, Adult Cardiac Services including Diagnostic Services, Cardiac Catheterization, Elective and Emergency Angioplasty and Rehabilitation, The Pain Management Center, The Joint & Spine Institute, a Vascular Center, Same Day Surgery, The Wound Center at Clara Maass, The Center for Sleep Disorders, The Bariatric Surgery Center, Rehabilitation Services, The Eye Surgery Center, Maternity Services and Parent Education, as well as Pediatrics. For a physician referral or more information about Clara Maass, call 1-888-724-7123 or visit www.rwjbh.org/claramaass.

 

ABOUT RWJBARNABAS HEALTH

RWJBarnabas Health is the largest, most comprehensive health care system in New Jersey, with a service area covering nine counties with five million people. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals – Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH in New Brunswick, RWJUH Somerset in Somerville, RWJUH Hamilton, RWJUH Rahway and Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children’s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital with a network of outpatient centers (Children’s Specialized Hospital) with its multiple outpatient centers, a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, two trauma centers, a satellite emergency department, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state’s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and two accountable care organizations.

RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest private employer – with more than 33,000 employees, 9,000 physicians and 1,000 residents and interns – and routinely captures national awards for outstanding quality and safety. RWJBarnabas Health recently announced a partnership with Rutgers University to create New Jersey’s largest academic health care system. The collaboration will align RWJBarnabas Health with Rutgers’ education, research and clinical activities, including those at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. RWJBarnabas Health, in partnership with Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey – the state’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center – brings a world class team of researchers and specialists to fight alongside you, providing close-to-home access to the latest treatment and clinical trials.

Contacts:

Stacie J. Newton, MPA
RWJBarnabas Health Clara Maass Medical Center
Stacie.Newton@rwjbh.org
(973) 450-2989

Ari Edelman
Mastro Communications
aedelman@mastrocomm.com
732 469-5700