Registration: 11:30am-12pm / Shotgun Start: 12:30pm.
Tournament at Summerfield Golf Course in Riverview Florida (get directions)

View for details on the Kickoff at O'Brien's Irish Pub Thurs. Night. Oct. 13, 2011
Get directions:
from Hampton Inn (813-661-8888) to O'Brien's (813-661-9688)   from Hampton Inn to Summerfield

O’BRIEN’S PARTY BENEFITS KID’S PLACEHOME SPONSOR, SAMMY SULLIVAN CHARITIES

By Michelle Colesanti

Sammy Sullivan brought joy to his family, and when he passed away at 22 months due to an unexpected illness, his parents, Joe and Brenda Sullivan, were determined to honor Sammy's short life and honor his memory by giving comfort to others in their time of need through the Sammy Sullivan Charities .

In Sammy’s memory, the charity funded $400,000 to A Kids Place, a 60-bed, five home, emergency shelter for abused, abandoned, and neglected children. Their pledge was to build one of the five homes which shelter abused, abandoned and neglected children. The Sammy Sullivan Home opened April of 2009. The Sullivan’s goal is to raise $100,000 annually to keep the home funded.

The annual Sammy Sullivan Charities golf tournament will be held at Summerfield Golf Course, located at 13050 Summerfield Ave. in Riverview on Friday, October 14.

On Thursday, October 13, O'Brien's Irish Pub and Sammy Sullivan Charities will host a tournament kick-off party and live auction at O'Brien's Irish Pub starting at 6 p.m. The party will benefit Kids Charity of Tampa Bay and the Sammy Sullivan House. The event is sponsored by Aetna Insurance. Hors d'oeuvres will be served. Along with the live auction, which will be held at 8 p.m., there will be more than 25 raffle items ranging in value from $100 to about $300. A chest of cheer and 50/50 tickets will also be available. O'Brien's is located at 701 W. Lumsden Rd. in Brandon. The community is encouraged to come on out and have a good time while supporting this great charity. Please R.S.V.P. to Heide: 982-3969 or e-mail hcoffelt@sullivanbenefits.net.

Sammy's father, Joe Sullivan said, "I think what's important to Brenda [Sullivan’s wife} and me is to create more awareness for A Kid's Place in Sammy's memory, and to make the O'Brien's function a memorable community event where all are welcome. If you can't make the event, but would like to donate, visit www.sammysullivancharities.org or send a check (payable to Kids Charity of Tampa Bay) to Joe Sullivan, 1105 Nikki View Dr., Brandon, FL 33511.

Welcome to Sammy Sullivan Charities

Sammy Sullivan’s brief life has inspired a legacy of giving to others that spreads joy across the greater Tampa region and beyond. Sammy Sullivan Charities has pledged to fund a 12 bed home at the new Kids Charity Village, a 60 bed, five home, emergency shelter for abused, abandoned, and neglected children. Whether scared, confused, bruised or battered, Sammy Sullivan’s House will provide a safe haven for these children in their time of need.

Sammy Sullivan Charities    Keeping his Memory Alive

For charitable donations, please DONATE* ONLINE by visiting Sammy's House at Kids Charity of Tampa Bay or send a check* payable to:
Kids Charity of Tampa Bay c/o Sullivan
1105 Nikki View Drive Brandon, FL 33511.

* Kids Charity of Tampa Bay’s Federal ID # is: 55-0900271   Please note it on your donation.