December 28, 2007
The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club & Spa, Jupiter Participates In Race For The Animals
JUPITER, Fla., – December 28, 2007 –Residents, Members and employees of The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club & Spa, Jupiter participated in "Race for the Animals" in early December to benefit Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary and Hospital. Nearly 50 people joined personal fitness trainer, Sue Johnson in the warm-up before the 4.6-mile run/walk around the private golf club community. The event raised $5,000 for the charity, including a $500 donation from Steve Schultz, general manager of Oppenheimer & Co. in Palm Beach Gardens.
"Safe Harbor is committed to rescuing homeless animals in this community, and it is through fundraising events such as this one that make our work possible," said Executive Director, Kay-Lynette Roca.
The month of December is the nonprofit's annual campaign to adopt a pet for the holidays. They also seek donations of supplies such as Purina Puppy/Dog Chow; Purina Kitten/Cat Chow; kitty litter; cat and dog toys; blankets; cotton rugs; bleach; paper towels; cleaning supplies; laundry baskets; mops; and scrub sponges.
Participation in "Race for the Animals" is part of The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club & Spa, Jupiter's Community Footprints initiatives, a global, Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. program that encourages partnerships with local organizations to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club & Spa, Jupiter is the first private country club community built by The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. It features four distinctive home ownership options – The Villas, The Residences, The Estates and the deeded, fractional ownership, Ritz-Carlton Club Homes that provide Members with 35 days of luxury vacation living. The Audubon-certified, Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, as well as The Ritz-Carlton Spa, primarily serve residents of the property, although a limited number of non-resident memberships are available. Member amenities include the golf course and spa, a 68,000 square-foot clubhouse, tennis courts, members' lounge, locker rooms with stewards, a resort-style swimming pool with waterfalls, a Ritz Kids program and private dining facilities including a Ritz-Carlton signature restaurant and a casual pool bar and grill.
For further information on The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club & Spa, Jupiter, please visit www.rcc-jupiter.com. For more information about Safe Harbor, please call 561.747.5311 or visit www.safeharboranimalrescue.com.
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