Celtic Healthcare, Inc.
150 Scharberry Lane
Mars, PA 16046
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jodi McKinney mckinneyj@celtichealthcare.com 724.766.4971
Golfing for A Greater Good
Celtic Charities Hosts 3rd Annual Golf Classic
Mars, PA, October 19, 2008 - On Monday, October 6th, Celtic Charities held its 3rd Annual Golf Classic to benefit the PA Vent Camp. Celtic Charities is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, dedicated to serving those in need and giving back. The classic was held at Butler Country Club in Butler, PA. Over 100 golfers participated in the classic, with many of Celtic's employees either golfing or volunteering their time with the day's events. With the perfect golfer's weather – sunny with a cool touch – golfers were eager to stay outdoors and participate in the abundance of extra activities, such as the putting contest, the pro's drive, and playing chances to win over 90 wonderful gifts generously donated by vendor partners and Celtic employees. Surprise guest Amanda Brewster, The Lady Piper, of Prospect, PA played a medley of Irish songs on her bagpipe.
All golfers received a continental breakfast, lunch, and hors d'oeuvres in the Grand Ball Room. The event concluded with Celtic Healthcare CEO Arnie Burchianti presenting the awards.
Located in Hershey, PA, PA Vent Camp is one of only a few camps in the United States for ventilator dependent children. The primary significance of the camp is that it provides the campers a highly anticipated and enjoyable "independent" living experience away from home and parents and the hospital. Camp objectives include encouraging and facilitating new friendships, enhancing outdoor recreational activities, and maximizing each camper's abilities, while minimizing their disabilities.
About Celtic Charities
Celtic Charities is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, dedicated to our obligation of serving others and giving back. Celtic Healthcare's overall mission to provide for our community is enhanced by the good works of Celtic Charities. Celtic Charities has a tradition of supporting causes that are near and dear to our hearts, which benefit people or organizations in true need.
Celtic Charities has touched:
- The Morrison and Chopp Family Funds
- The National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Toys for Tots
- Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh
- Mars Area Library Expansion Project
Celtic Charities doesn't just support these foundations with funds, but with time and energy. By planning events, such as Breakfast with Santa, golf tournaments, and dances, Celtic Charities involves friends, communities and corporate sponsors to support these causes.
About Celtic Healthcare
Celtic Healthcare, Inc. (Celtic) is a leading multi-state, full-continuum home healthcare services provider. Headquartered north of Pittsburgh in Mars, PA, Celtic offers a omprehensive array of home health-related services, including: Geriatric Care Management, Living Assistance Services, Homecare, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech/Language Pathology, Medical/Surgical Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Medical Social Services, Palliative and Hospice Care, through an integrated multi-organizational approach. Celtic Healthcare was named #1 Large Company in the 2007 "Best Places to Work in Western Pennsylvania" and was ranked #5 out of Pittsburgh's 100 fastest growing companies by the Pittsburgh Business Times in 2007, also recently making the list in 2008. CEO Arnie Burchianti has been honored as a two-time finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award and is a well-known national speaker on healthcare-related subjects.
For more information, visit www.celtichealthcare.com
or call 1.800.355.8894.
