Ginn Open Presents Major Donation To Florida Children's Hospital

Ginn Open Presents Major Donation To Florida Children's Hospital at Florida Hospital

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 23, 2007 - Ginn Open officials will make a special presentation to Florida Children's Hospital at Florida Hospital. The Ginn Open will donate $143,700 to Florida Children's Hospital with a check presentation to Terry Newmyer, Senior Vice President of Business Development and Chief Development Officer of the Florida Hospital Foundation on behalf of Florida Children's Hospital.  This is the second consecutive year that Ginn Open has made a substantial donation to Florida Children's Hospital.

The 2007 Ginn Open, played April 9-15, marked Brittany Lincicome's second career win at age 21. She outlasted world No. 1 Lorena Ochoa and LPGA legend Laura Davies to claim the unique "Macchia" trophy designed by master glass artist Dale Chihuly and one of the biggest winner's checks this season - $390,000. On a day when the winds blew up to 40 m.p.h. and no one shot better than 71, Lincicome's even-par 72 outlasted Ochoa by five shots and Davies by seven on Sunday.

About The Ginn Open

In just its second year, the Ginn Open has already become one of the most sought-after prizes on the LPGA schedule. The total purse, which outlasts everything but the major championships on the 2007 schedule, and the world-class tournament host course, Reunion Resort in Reunion, Fla., continues to attract some of the deepest fields in golf. For more information, visit www.ginnopen.com.

About Florida Children's Hospital

Florida Children's Hospital is a 138 specialty bed "hospital within a hospital" that allows Florida Hospital to deliver a complete range of dedicated pediatric health services to younger patients, who benefit from the expertise of specialized departments throughout the hospital.  Florida Children's Hospital is served by Kids' Docs - the largest panel of pediatric specialists in Orlando.  More than 50,000 children are seen annually, and one of every two Central Florida residents chooses Florida Hospital as their health care provider.

About Florida Hospital Foundation

Florida Hospital has been caring for children for almost 100 years.  It is our commitment to continue to provide the finest care for children through the efforts of our exceptional doctors and nurses at Florida Children's Hospital.  As a non-profit, we rely on the generous donations of our community.  Together, we hold the future of our children and the promise of health. To find out how you can help, please visit www.floridahospitalfoundation.org.

For more information, contact Florida Hospital Media Relations at 407-303-8217

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