JACKSONVILLE, Florida (March 2^nd, 2010)  

The Hyatt Regency Riverfront was a sea of satin and bows, suits and even a few tuxedos, for the Third Annual Daddy Daughter Dance.   Presented by THE PLAYERS Championship and Advocate Sponsor Regions Bank, “The Daddy Daughter Golf Ball”, as the event is affectionately called, held on February 20^th, 2010 was a huge success. “Not only did we sell out for this wonderful event, but the girls and their fathers (or significant male figure) had a very special evening filled with dancing, games and a delicious dinner,” said Beth Hughes Clark, President/CEO of Girls Inc. of Jacksonville.

 

The guests enjoyed dancing with music by Radio Disney, keepsake portraits, a prize drawing and silent auction. Auction items included private golf lessons at TOUR Academy TPC Sawgrass, Daddy and Daughter golf clubs fabulous vacations as well as a variety of other goodies for Dads and Daughters to bid on.  Pink colored Girls Inc. backpacks that were sent home with each girl at the end of the evening were filled with goodies from THE PLAYERS, including a Vera Bradley change purse, and The First Tee of Jacksonville provided a certificate for a free golf clinic for the girls.

 

“We couldn’t have asked for a better night. Everyone seemed to have a wonderful time, and so did we!” said Peg Ganger, Girls Inc. of Jacksonville Board Chair.

 

The event is held in February and patrons are encouraged to mark their calendars for 2011 to register early.

 

Information about Girls Inc. of Jacksonville, and its programs, can be found at www.girlsincjax.org or call (904) 731-9933.