February 28th, 2022

Polo for a Purpose: Passage to India Raises over $850k to Support Pediatric Cancer Patients

WELLINGTON, FLORIDA — On Monday, February 28th, Polo for Life hosted its seventh annual Polo for a Purpose: Passage to India charity polo match, dinner, and auction at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. The event raised more than $850,000 to benefit pediatric cancer patients and their families.

Proceeds from the event will go to the Pediatric Oncology Support Team (P.O.S.T.) in West Palm Beach, the Kids Cancer Foundation in Royal Palm Beach, the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation in Hollywood, and the Miami Cancer Institute. Polo for Life is committed to funding direct impact programs that help families cope with the significant financial burdens that accompany a cancer diagnosis.

Brandon Phillips, founder, and president of Polo for Life said, “Our goal is to continue to build Polo for Life and this year’s Passage to India was a major step towards that. During the pandemic, it became significantly more difficult for families to cope with the burdensome financial challenges that come with a pediatric cancer diagnosis.  We didn’t host a fundraiser in 2021 due to COVID-19, so this year was extremely important, and I’m thrilled our sponsors, supporters, families, and friends donated to our cause.  I am grateful for their generosity, which fuels our ability to continue to help families and support pediatric cancer programs through our partnership with our chosen charities.”

 

Photo on the left: PJ Rizzi and friends

Photos below: Brandon and Ocean Phillips

Visse Wedell, Richard Brierley, Lucie and friends

Piper Apfel, Barbara Bell Cook, Brandon Phillips