US - Polo for Charity
New top-level international players at Windsor Charity Polo Cup
Celebrity players include John Walsh and Salvatore Ferragamo
An exciting roster of international polo players has just signed on to play in the first Charity Polo Cup at Windsor on Saturday, February 18, 2012. The event to benefit national and local charities is co-chaired by Windsor Florida's co-founder The Hon. Hilary M. Weston and Vero Beach's own John Walsh, host of America's Most Wanted.
A national celebrity for his syndicated television show, Mr. Walsh is also an avid polo player who competes seasonally in Florida and NY, often alongside his 17-year-old son Hayden, one of America's brightest young players. Salvatore Ferragamo is the grandson of the esteemed Italian footwear designer and leader of his family's expanding wine business.
Mr. Ferragamo has played polo against the likes of Prince Charles and Prince Harry in the Outback Polo match in Tidworth and his close friend John Walsh and actor Tommy Lee Jones.
Walsh says he is eagerly anticipating the event both for the thrill of the sport and because it benefits local charities.
"It will be a wonderful family day and an opportunity to see world-class polo inside of Windsor," says Walsh. "People will (also) have an opportunity to learn more about these special charities."
Mr. Walsh and Mr. Ferragamo will now be joined by top-level international polo stars including Mariano Aguerre, eight-time winner of the Argentine Open; U.S. Polo champion Tommy Biddle winner of the 2002 U.S. Open and four-time winner of the Monty Westbury trophy; Julian Daniels, one of England's most consistent high-goal performers over the last 10 years who currently plays for Greg Goodman's Mount Brilliant team; Australian Nick Manifold, a successful and recognized performer in Bridgehampton, Greenwich and Palm Beach; and Englishman Max Secunda, a finalist in the British Open and current manager and player for John Walsh's Shamrock Polo Team.
For years Windsor has enjoyed an enviable reputation as a community that demonstrates clear and committed support for the many not-for-profits that make Vero Beach so special. Proceeds from this charity event will directly benefit three such worthy causes including The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, the Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County and Saint Edwards School Financial Aid Fund.
Match attendees will also have the option of enjoying an elegant tented field-side champagne luncheon or enjoying a picnic in the festive field side tailgating area. For more information please contact Mary Mullan (410) 804-8721 maryc.mullan@gmail.com or Kelly Holm (772) 559-6362 kellyg.holm@gmail.com.
