Fresh Start Surgical Gifts Hosts 32nd Annual Celebrity Golf Classic

Nationally recognized nonprofit, Fresh Start Surgical Gifts is teeing up for its 32nd Annual San Diego Celebrity Golf Classic, celebrating another year of transforming lives. The event will take place on March 10 and 11 in Rancho Santa Fe, at La Valle Coastal Club (previously named Morgan Run Club & Resort).

Hosted by the esteemed Alfonso Ribeiro, this premier charity event is set to unite celebrities, philanthropists and golf enthusiasts in support of Fresh Start Surgical Gifts.

The event begins with an online auction at 8 a.m. Friday, March 8, followed by a dinner reception and silent and live auction on Sunday, March 10 featuring incredible auction items like VIP passes to the members-only Magic Castle in Hollywood, a President’s Partners Membership to the world-famous San Diego Zoo & Safari Park and a Private Sushi Dinner and finally, the tournament on Monday, March 11. The Celebrity Golf portion of the tournament will begin after registration, with breakfast burritos and a Bloody Mary bar, followed by a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Following the tournament is an exciting awards ceremony with all attendees.

Local food and beverage vendors will be on every hole, courtesy of longtime sponsors Brigantine, Crack Shack, Dang Brother Pizza, Handel’s Ice Cream, Burger Lounge, Julian Hard Cider, Burning Beard Brewing Company, Bivouac Ciderworks, Ashland Hard Seltzer, Ricava Tequila and Thorn Brewing Co. and Around the Box events.

This is one of the nonprofit’s most significant fundraising events, and all funds raised go toward its mission of transforming the lives of many children and their families across the country. The star-studded, two-day event will be filled with celebrity golf, games, delicious food and drinks and a live & silent auction. Every foursome, no matter what level of sponsorship, plays with a celebrity.

This event brings the Fresh Start mission to life. Children will benefit greatly from the generosity and camaraderie of participants and sponsors at this year's tournament. So far, the organization has helped 9,059 children across the globe.

ABOUT FRESH START SURGICAL GIFTS

Fresh Start Surgical Gifts transforms the lives of disadvantaged infants, children and teens who have physical and cosmetic deformities through their gift of reconstructive surgery. Providing reconstructive, plastic and neurosurgeries for children across the U.S., Fresh Start’s commitment to children extends far beyond medical care. The organization ensures their children will leave feeling more empowered than before. Every child receives the highest quality medical care, and the families never see a bill for the services provided. 100% of contributions go directly to medical programs. To learn more, visit FreshStart.org.

EDCO Disposal Corporation will serve as Title Sponsor for the event, marking well over 20 years of support for Fresh Start Surgical Gifts. The Hole-in-One Sponsor this year is San Diego Audi. Another longtime sponsor present at this year’s event is Dowling & Yahnke. A newer sponsor is San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law.