18th Annual Open Heart Invitational

This year, Jersey Shore University Medical Center Foundation will be celebrating its 18th Annual Open Heart Invitational. Led by chair Norman Buttaci, the outing will return to the scenic Galloway National Golf Club and will be held on Tuesday, October 2, 2007.

All proceeds raised from the invitational will benefit the cardiac surgery program at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. Since its inception, the outing has raised more than $850,000 for the program.

The Invitational will feature an afternoon shotgun starting at noon, as well as cocktails and dinner at Galloway National Golf Club. If you have any questions regarding the Invitational, please contact the special events coordinator at 732-751-5112.

If you are interested in a sponsorship opportunity please click here.

To register online please click here.

Norm Buttaci and his foursome golfed a successful round at the invitational. From left to right are John McSorley, CFO of Qualcare; Wayne Kalwaytis; Norman Buttaci, chair, Open Heart; and Joe Lamaire.

Enjoying a beautiful afternoon of golf are (from left to right) John Gribbin, Marty Epstein, John Lloyd, president, Meridian Health; and Dr. Edward Niewiadomski.

Pausing for a photo opportunity on the green at the 17th Annual Open Heart Invitational are (from left to right) Sal Pappalardo; Peter Roselle; Vincent Puma; and Steve Littleson, president, Jersey Shore University Medical Center.