The Chapters Health Foundation invites players and spectators to the Seventh Annual Hospice Open, presented by Zeno Office Solutions, on April 8, 2022 at Lake Jovita Golf and Country Club located at 12900 Lake Jovita Boulevard in Dade City.

The format for the Hospice Open is a scramble. Registration and continental breakfast begin at 8 a.m. with a tee time at 9 a.m. Lunch, located at “The Hub,” will once again feature the popular Hydration Station. New to the tournament this year is the 19^th Hole Long Drive competition, in partnership with Ultimate Long Drive Inc. Expected to play is Jeff Crittenden, the world long drive champion.

Following the tournament is an awards ceremony and the popular Helicopter Ball Drop contest, sponsored by in which golf balls will be released from a helicopter. Contestants can enter the Helicopter Ball Drop contest upon registration. The ball landing closest to the designated hole wins the grand prize, a cozy one-week stay in a cottage in Dahlonega, GA, nestled in the foothills of Georgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains.

Proceeds from the event support programs across all service areas of Chapters Health. The services include grief support, specialized programs for veterans and first responders, and a special needs fund that covers expenses that fall outside the realm of care but are critically important to patients and families. Last year, the tournament raised more than $62,000.

“Zeno is thrilled to return as presenting sponsor for the Hospice Open,” said Emelie Roberts, national account executive for Zeno Office Solutions. “We believe in the great service Chapters Health provides the community and we couldn’t be happier to support an event with a variety of sponsors and players coming together for a beautiful day.”

“The Chapters Health Foundation’s Hospice Open has quickly evolved into one of the premier charity golf tournaments in the Tampa area,” said Adam Stanfield, vice president of development and executive director of the Chapters Health Foundation. “New contests, and the support of Zeno Office Solutions, our presenting sponsor, have truly turned the Hospice Open into an experience to behold. We look forward to another great day at Lake Jovita Golf and Country Club.”

Registration for foursomes start at $1,200 and sponsorship opportunities are still available. Click here to register or contact Nikki Powers at 813-766-2480 or email [email protected].

About Chapters Health System

As a progressive leader and premier health system, Chapters Health System is dedicated to delivering innovative home health, palliative, and hospice care along with durable medical equipment and pharmacy services. Since 1983 as a community-based, not-for-profit organization, Chapters Health has provided choices, education, and guidance through its managed affiliates: Chapters Health Home Care, Chapters Health Palliative Care, Chapters Health Hospice, Good Shepherd Hospice, Hospice of Okeechobee, HPH Hospice and LifePath Hospice, located in Citrus, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Martin, Okeechobee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and St. Lucie counties. All offerings are provided to improve the patient/family experience well in advance of end-of-life needs. In 2020, Chapters Health was certified for the third consecutive year as a great workplace in the Aging Services category by the independent analysts at the Great Place to Work^® Institute.

About Chapters Health Foundation

Chapters Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization committed to supporting Chapters Health System, a progressive leader in home health, palliative care, hospice, and grief support. Chapters Health Foundation provides more than $7.4 million annually to help offset the accumulated costs of unfunded and underfunded programming including but not limited to charity care, helping to meet the needs of patients and families who cannot afford hospice services. Chapters Health Foundation also provides $1.3 million in funding for the provision of grief support across Chapters Health and in 2020, provided more than $1 million to assist with underfunded pediatric and adult palliative care services.

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Chapters Health System

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