PARSIPPANY — Delta Dental of New Jersey has raised nearly $58,000 at its 25th Annual Golf Classic benefiting Special Olympics New Jersey (SONJ). The event was held at Cherry Valley Country Club in Skillman.
To date, the Delta Dental Golf Classic has raised more than $1 million for SONJ. In addition to celebrating the ongoing partnership between the two organizations, this year’s milestone event also honored the memory of Diane Belle, who managed the Golf Classic for 24 years.
This is a major event and high point each year for Delta Dental of New Jersey. Golfers, sponsors, and volunteers all take part in making the Golf Classic a success, allowing thousands of Special Olympics Athletes to participate in individual and team sports. Funds were raised by sponsors, Delta Dental’s management team, golfers, and raffles.
“Delta Dental of New Jersey is a longtime supporter of Special Olympics New Jersey, and a Premier Sponsor. The Golf Classic is not only an event that greatly benefits our athletes, but one that members of our organization really enjoy,” said Diane M. Paraskevas, Senior Director of Corporate Development, SONJ.
Dennis Wilson, President and CEO of Delta Dental of New Jersey added, “This year we celebrated the thriving 25-year partnership Delta Dental of New Jersey has with Special Olympics New Jersey, and we honored the memory of our friend and colleague, Diane Belle. I think Diane would be very proud of what we accomplished at this year’s event – raising $58,000, which will support and allow thousands of athletes to participate in sports training and competitions year round.”
Delta Dental of New Jersey’s affiliation with Special Olympics began in 1990. Since that time, the company has gone from being a Bronze Sponsor to a Premier Sponsor.
Special Olympics New Jersey is a nonprofit organization that provides sports training and competition to children and adults with intellectual disabilities. To learn more about SONJ and how to get involved, or to make a donation, contact Heather Andersen at (609) 896-8000 or HBA@sonj.org.
About Special Olympics New Jersey
Special Olympics New Jersey provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in 24 Olympic-type sports for more than 24,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities, completely free of charge, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. Visit www.sonj.org for more information.
About Delta Dental
Delta Dental of New Jersey is New Jersey’s leading dental benefits company, providing or administering coverage to more than 1.5 million people through contracts with groups in New Jersey and Connecticut. In Connecticut, Delta Dental Insurance Company writes dental coverage on an insured basis and Delta Dental of New Jersey administers self-funded dental benefit programs. For more information, visit www.deltadentalnj.com.
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