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4th Annual Hats Off to St. Jude Polo Event

Friends of St. Jude Providence, a young professionals group, will host its fourth annual Hats Off To St. Jude! fund-raiser on August 14th at the Newport International Polo Grounds of Glen Farm in Portsmouth, RI.  The event begins at 3:30pm, and the match begins at 5pm.  Friends of St. Jude attendees will enjoy an exciting polo match as Glen Farms hosts the Newport Interclub match, featuring members of the Newport Polo Club, along with a gourmet picnic provided by Emery’s Catering, a contest for “Best Polo Hat,” and more.  Tickets are on sale now through August 11th  by calling 800-341-5800, by emailing Jessica.Thrasher@stjude.org, or by contacting any Friends of St. Jude member. Tickets are only available for purchase in advance.  Proceeds from the event will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®.

 

Event Location: The Newport Polo Grounds at Glen Farm - 715 East Main Rd., Portsmouth, RI

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Friends of St. Jude is a group of young professionals networking for a cause and dedicated to the mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the fight against childhood cancer.  Members participate in social, networking, and volunteer activities while making a difference in their local community.  If you would like to become a member of Friends of St. Jude and join in the fight against childhood cancer and other catastrophic diseases please visit www.friendsofstjude.org/providence.

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