PALM CITY, Fla. — The Education Foundation of Martin County’s recent Mah Jongg tournament raised both awareness of public school needs as well as $22,000. All proceeds benefit the local Education Foundation, which organizes many educational enrichment programs for students and teachers in Martin County’s public schools.

 

Presented by Sandhill Cove, the day-long charity event took place on March 1 at Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club. One hundred players participated in the sold-out event, which began with a continental breakfast and included lunch and a silent auction spearheaded by Education Foundation Board Member Lois McGuire.

 

During the awards presentation at the end of the tournament, Andi White was declared the champion. Jill Butte took second place followed by Carolyn Currier, Linda Lavinsky and Kathleen Carden in third, fourth and fifth place respectively.

 

The Education Foundation of Martin County thanks the event sponsors: Sandhill Cove, Edwardine Tasco, Water’s Edge Dermatology, Treasure Coast Urgent Care, Edie Stevenson and Ann Vossekuil.

 

For more information, visit the website, www.EducationFoundationMC.org. 

 

The Education Foundation of Martin County is the Martin County School District’s strategic non-profit partner with the mission of enriching and enhancing educational opportunities and support for students and teachers in Martin County’s public schools. As an independent group, the Foundation promotes this effort by raising and distributing private and corporate funds through several established programs, including classroom enrichment grants, Adopt-a-Class, the EFMC “For the Love of Reading” Book Vending Machines, the EFMC PLAYS program for kindergarteners, the EFMC Career Exploration Labs in Martin’s middle schools, special initiatives, professional development for teachers, and programs to recognize outstanding teaching. For more information, please visit www.EducationFoundationMC.org.

# # #