New Canaan: Voices of September 11th (VOICES) will be hosting its 2nd annual charity golf outing on Tuesday, Sept. 6, at The Country Club of Fairfield, which has been named the 2nd best course in Connecticut by Golf Digest. Limited spaces remain.
The VOICES outing is chaired by New Canaan residents Peter Krieger and Jack Loop. Committee members include Linus Cooke, Bob Doran, Frank Fetchet, Jerry Miller, Whitney Williams, and Kurt Wolfgruber.
The featured speaker at this year’s awards program and dinner reception will be former New York Giants star George Martin.
Martin was co-captain of the Giants in 1987 when the team won Super Bowl XXI. In November 1988, he became the NFL’s all-time leader in touchdowns scored by a defensive lineman.
In 2007 Martin founded A Journey for 911, a nonprofit organization which brought recognition and funding for 9/11 rescue and recovery workers. He also serves as president of the organization. Starting in September 2007, he walked 3,000 miles across the United States to raise money for medical care for 9/11 responders and recovery workers. Starting at New York’s George Washington Bridge, he arrived in San Diego in June 2008. Martin later chronicled his story in his book, Just Around the Bend.
“We’re thrilled that George will be our keynote speaker at this year’s outing,” said Committee Co-Chair Peter Krieger. “His commitment to the 9/11 responders, many of whom suffer from serious medical and mental health conditions as a result of their service, is truly inspirational.”
While the golf portion of the event is limited to 25 foursomes, those not playing golf are invited to attend the dinner reception and guest speaker program beginning at 5 p.m.
Thanks to corporate sponsors New Balance New Canaan and PVH, all golfers will receive New Balance golf shoes and Izod golf apparel. BMW of Darien will again be the hole in one sponsor for the event.
To reserve a spot at the outing or the dinner reception, contact Susan Cossette Eng at 203-966-3911, or register online at voicesofseptember11.org.
Ex-Giant George Martin will be the special guest speaker at VOICES golf outing, Sept. 6.
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