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PineCrest Country Club To Host Golf Benefit for Ivy Hill Therapeutic Equestrian Center

A Day of Golf, Love, Hope Will Support Local Equine-Assisted Programs

LANSDALE - PineCrest Country Club, located at 101 Country Club Drive in Lansdale, will be the site of the Annual Golf Outing Benefit for Ivy Hill Therapeutic Equestrian Center on September 15.

Registration and breakfast opens at 7:30 AM, with a Shotgun Start teeing off at 8:30 AM. Lunch and Awards will begin at 1:00 PM.

Ivy Hill Board Director and parent, Antoinette Leidy, who hosts the 15th hole table with her Long and Foster Real Estate associate Lisa Thomas-Sorti, voiced appreciation for the support of PineCrest's management and staff who are stepping up for the second year in a row with their beautiful course and facility. Leidy spoke of the day's events, which include a hole-in-one contest, Beat the Pro contest, longest drive and many other opportunities to win prizes.

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"We have lots of fun planned that day," said Leidy. "All golfers will be given breakfast, lunch cocktails and snacks to ensure they are having a great time," she continued. "Prizes, gift bags and a good time are guaranteed!"

The Annual Golf outing is Ivy Hill's Fall event that raises funds to support the riders, participants, horses and programs of the 18 year-old Bucks County organization. Ivy Hill has been creating and providing innovative equine-assisted activities and therapies designed to strengthen bodies, minds and spirits for almost two decades.

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"This event isn't to be missed," Said Ivy Hill Foundation Board Chairman and avid golfer Allen Steere.

"Your golf swings can dramatically benefit those with special needs," he continued. "We would love to see you there."

Aimee Cowdery is Fundraising Coordinator as well as instructor at Ivy Hill, and has been with the program since she began as a volunteer at the age of 10. Cowdery also voiced high praise for PineCrest's facility, and recognized its staff as kind and helpful.

'Pinecrest offers a beautiful course with moderate challenges for the average golfer," said Cowdery.

"This event is important to me because events like this are so critical for our program to remain the amazing program that it is and continue to help those in our community," continued Cowdery.

"Registration is still open for golfers and sponsors, and we welcome everyone to join in this day of fun and friendly competition!" she added.

To register for the event or as a sponsor, visit:

http://bit.ly/2uSj2ix, contact Aimee Cowdery at cowderyaimee@gmail.com, or call 215-822-2515.

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