WELLINGTON, FL (February 9, 2009) – New England Patriots’ starting fullback Heath Evans helped kick off the Iglehart Cup polo match at International Polo Club on Sunday, participating in the pre-game coin toss ceremony with patrons Melissa Ganzi of Audi and K.C. Beal of BTA.

Evans, who graduated from The King’s Academy in 1997 and still resides in Palm Beach County, also presented trophies after the match to the Audi team, which defeated BTA 11-10 behind eight goals from Gonzalito Pieres.

            Evans was a guest at IPC to help raise awareness for his foundation, signing autographs and posing for photos.

            Evans and more than a dozen NFL stars are playing in a charity softball game against the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) SWAT Team on Friday, February 20 at 7 p.m. at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, spring training home to the Florida Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals.

NFL stars, led by Patriots Randy Moss, Vince Wilfork and Adalius Thomas, as well as Dolphins Anthony Fasano, Jake Long, Matt Roth and Patrick Cobbs, are scheduled to join Evans on the diamond. Also expected to play are former University of Miami stars and current NFLers Devin Hester (Bears), Jonathan Vilma (Saints) and Santonio Thomas (Browns).

The softball game is open to the public. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children 7 and under. Tickets are available on TicketMaster and at the PBSO office on Gun Club Road in West Palm Beach.

Proceeds from the events will benefit the not-for-profit 501(c)(3) Heath Evans Foundation, which is dedicated to fostering hope and healing in the lives of children and families affected by sexual abuse.

A limited number of sponsorships are available for the game, including being the Bat Boy or Girl as well as Dugout Manager for Evans’ NFL team.

For information on these and other sponsorship opportunities, please contact Glenn Martin, President of the Heath Evans Foundation at (561) 282-6345 or by email at glenn.martin@heathevans.org.

 

 

 

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