Firm's Boston Office Holds Fourth Annual Golf Tournament to Benefit Special Olympics Massachusetts
Nov 6, 2006
Boston: November 6, 2006; Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P., a national law firm located in Boston, recently held its fourth annual golf tournament to benefit Special Olympics Massachusetts. The event held this past October took place at the prestigious Myopia Hunt Club in South Hamilton, MA.
Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. is expected to present a check to the organization for close to $50,000 for this year's event. This contribution will bring the four-year total to over $150,000 raised for Special Olympics athletes in Massachusetts.
"The partners, associates and staff of Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. are very thankful for the support of so many clients, friends and colleagues who made this year's fourth annual golf tournament to benefit Special Olympics Massachusetts another great success," stated Anthony A. Froio, regional managing partner. "This event, like many of the cases and causes in which the firm has represented its clients, serves as a vehicle for the firm to make a true difference in the lives of so many people. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve the mission and athletes of Special Olympics, and look forward to doing so in the future."
As part of the tournament, Special Olympics athlete Keith Peabody, a Wilmington resident spent the entire day on the golf course challenging golfers in the closest to the pin contest during the event.
The evening concluded with a moving speech by Amesbury Special Olympics athlete Kelly Dwan, a global messenger for the organization. Dwan who has given countless speeches about the benefits of Special Olympics spoke to the crowd about her years as a Special Olympics athlete and what the organization means to her and her family.
"The firm of Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. is a true friend of Special Olympics Massachusetts and all the athletes we proudly serve," said Robert Johnson, President & CEO of Special Olympics Massachusetts. "Giving our athletes the quality program they deserve takes tremendous resources and Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. has been a great partner in helping us secure those funds."
For the fourth year in a row Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. has hosted the very prestigious golf tournament at Myopia Hunt Club located in South Hamilton Massachusetts. According to research, the club is listed by the USGA as being one of the first 100 clubs established in the country. Also noteworthy, the 1898, 1901, 1905, and 1908 U.S. Opens were hosted at Myopia Hunt Club.
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