The Doctors of the Danis Pediatrics Center of SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center invited the public to join them for the 2nd annual Glennon Gallop, Saturday, September 13, 2014, at the Kräftig Polo Club, Defiance, MO. Everyone gathered in their “Whites and Khakis” to attend this benefit polo match.
The VIP’s attending could bid on the silent and oral wine auction, led by Tony Bommarito, Sr. of A. Bommarito Wines. The auction included exotic wine excursions in Napa Valley, Oregon along with exciting raffles and live music. Everyone enjoyed a fun-filled affair with delicious foods, great friends and an exciting polo match featuring renowned polo player and Ralph Lauren front man Ignacio “Nacho” Figueras.
“Nacho” Figueras was born in Buenos Aires and plays on an Argentine professional team. As of 2009, he is ranked as one of the top 100 polo players in the world. He plays in Argentina and in the U.S. as part of the Black Watch Polo Team. He became the face of Ralph Lauren’s Black Label in 2005 and by 2009, represented the entire line of Polo fragrances.
In anticipation of his visit to St. Louis, “Nacho” commented that he looked forward to “meeting the many supporters of Cardinal Glennon who will join me at this wildly popular match. It is a true honor to be able to play in the Glennon Gallop, alongside my teammates, who will engage in a friendly competition for all the sick and injured children who will benefit from the day’s events.”
Fifth Third Bank presented the Glennon Gallop with additional support from A. Bommarito Wines, St. Louis Polo Club, Fabick CAT, Mathew’s Kitchen, Bittersweet Artisan Truffles, Kräftig, SSM Health Care, Sauce Magazine, Kenrick’s Meats and Catering and Frank’s Auto Body Inc. According to Shawn Hagan, president and chief executive officer of Fifth Third Bank in St. Louis, “We were thrilled with last year’s success. Having Nacho at the Gallop this year only built on the momentum and energy this event has generated in just its second year. It was a spectacular day and all for a great cause.”
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- Dan Buck, Dan Buck, vice president of philanthropy, SSM Health Care Foundations, Greg Lavigne
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- Greg and Nancy Lavigne, Dan Buck
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- Kelly Bick, Hannah Goltermann, Ann Goltermann
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- Dez and Megan Vitale
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- Auction Table
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- Joy Campos, Tammy Davis, David Chiodini
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- Linda Cheir, Jeanny Chiodini
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- April Curtright, Pat Hudson
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- David, Sara Humlicek
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- Sarah Torrisi, Chris Roberts
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- Ron and Helen Fogarty
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- Yuni Jakobcic, Grace, Andrew Jakobcic, Phil Doyle, Michi Chattulani
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- Susan Kelter, William Biddle
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- Susan Heaney, Michael and Katie Heaney
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- Mike and Hannah Castellano
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- Patti and Phil Donzi
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- Talking Shop
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- Rhonda Capsten, Charlie Smith, Annie Brahler, Diana Ford
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- Rich Henneken, Carol Cullen
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- Pledge of Allegiance
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- Announcements
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- Announcements
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- Edgar Duarte, Clara Leiva, Merega Ghacio
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- Jack and Stacey Bibb, Dianne Collins
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- Car Show
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- Some of the players
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- Poised for action
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- Face-off
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- Break!
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- Lizzy Ingram, Grace Ingram, Joe Ingram
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- Dan Freeland, Katelyn Kaufman, Alexis Wood
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- Shawn Hagen
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- Steph Early, Haley Spoeneman, Lindsey Alleruzzo
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- Taxi Anyone?
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- Barry Calhoun, Temima Gould
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- Paul Kruz, Bethany Springer, Barry Calhoun, Temima Gould
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- Dr Christina Plikaitis, Ryan Bending
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- Stacey Budke, Katie Pearson
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- Kristen Wild, Marjorie Dellas, Paola Stange
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- Heather and Steve Randazzo
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- Cecilia Ryan, Glenna Hare
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- BJ Gissy, Gary Hollingsworth, Steve Gissy, Theresa Hollingsworth
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- Julie Church, Katie Trout, Nicole Beckman
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- Michael Felton, Rhae Yancy, David Gantt
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- Allen and Jill Palmquist, Kent and Judy Dude
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- Dr. Gary Albers, Christie and David Brinkeman, Dr. Ben Conoyer
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- Logan O’Connor, Kelly Whitelaw, Laura Ryback, Chip Mallin
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- Lori Sheehan, Sharon Woelbling
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- Holly and Dan Buck, Ann and Ray Wagner
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- Kendra Epstein, Debbie Montgomery
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- Elizabeth Glazer, Leslie Worley
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- Izzy Rosenberg, Sarah Abbott
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- Stomping of the Divets
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- Stomping of the Divets
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- Stomping of the Divets
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- Stomping of the Divets
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- Kimberly Kupferer
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- Walking the field at halftime
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- Darin Abernathy, Whitney Byers
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- Rachel Stevenson, William Flannigan, Miriam Visino
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- Wine Options
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- Wine Girls
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- Dr. Zachary Bodnar, Summer Johnson-Knutsen, Eric Schmidt, Dr. Melinda Chun
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- Maureen and Gregg Hanson, Janet and Steve Lesko, Jim and Jennifer Syrettnson,
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- One of the players
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- Ready to strike!
