Golfers took a swing for a promise at the Lymphoma Research Foundation’s Second Annual South Florida Golf Invitational. Supporters put their golf skills to the test at the iconic La Gorce Country Club, one of the most exclusive private golf clubs in the United States, designed by Jack Nicklaus, while being a catalyst in finding cures.

The annual event raised over $410,000 towards fulfilling Lymphoma Research Foundation’s mission to realize the promise of science to eradicate lymphoma and serve the community touched by this disease. The Lymphoma Research Foundation is the nation’s largest nonprofit organization devoted exclusively to funding lymphoma research and supporting the lymphoma community through evidence-based education, support services and resources. Proceeds support the Foundation’s partners who save lives every day by powering breakthroughs in research that cure blood cancers and directly support cancer patients in need.

With just 72 participants, the exclusive tournament highlights the Foundation’s strong donor base and offered players a unique, intimate experience. The event kicked off with breakfast, while players warmed up on the driving range. The shamble-style tournament commenced with a shotgun start. Golfers enjoyed lunch, an open bar and a hole-in-one challenge to win a Cadillac Escalade generously donated by Murgado Automotive Group. After the final hole was played, players gathered in the La Gorce clubhouse for a networking cocktail reception and enjoyed passed hors d’oeuvres and the event’s signature cocktail, “Passion for a Change.” The evening continued in the ballroom for the awards ceremony and an impressive culinary spread, including fresh sushi, a carving station, assorted pastries and a build-your-own sundae station. Guests listened to guest speakers, including Dr. John Leonard, member of the Lymphoma Research Foundation’s Board of Directors and past Chair of the Foundation’s Scientific Advisory Board and Dr. Adrienne Moul, lymphoma survivor and longtime supporter of the Foundation.

“We are deeply grateful to everyone who ‘putted for a purpose’ at our Second Annual South Florida Golf Invitational at the stunning La Gorce County Club,” said Meghan Gutierrez, the CEO of the Lymphoma Research Foundation. “Every five minutes, someone in the United States is diagnosed with lymphoma. This fun and meaningful day on the green wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication of our co-chairs Leigh and Cory Olson, our committee, board members, sponsors and donors who share our commitment to advancing science, eradicating lymphoma and supporting the community affected by this disease.”

Lymphoma is the most common blood cancer in adults, the most common cancer type for adolescents and young adults and the third most common cancer overall among children. More than one million people in the country are living with, or in remission from, lymphoma/chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).

Co-chaired by Leigh and Cory Olson, the Second Annual South Florida Golf Invitational honored Walter J. Andrews, partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth, LLP, with the Foundation’s Advocate Award. Recognized as a leader for insurance dispute resolution by Chambers USA and recommended for his advice to policyholders by Legal 500, Andrews focuses his practice on complex insurance recovery, counseling, arbitrations, litigation and expert witness testimony.

The 2025 Benefit Committee

Walter J. Andrews
Laurie and Steve Davis
Barbara Freundlich
Christopher Gorelik
Patricia Kaine
Leah and John Leonard, MD
Ann Singer

Presenting Sponsor

Leigh and Cory Olson

Platinum Sponsors

Laura and Lloyd Blankfein
Patricia Kaine Family
Allison and Howard Lutnick

Gold Sponsors

Connors Family (Connors Capital LLC)
Laura and Michael Werner

Foursome Sponsors

Kenneth C. Griffin
Kimberly and Kevin Shea

Hole Sponsors

Walter J. Andrews
Stone Point Capital
Jean and Steven Eichberg
Barbara Freundlich
Green Family Foundation
The Prince Family Foundation
Christopher Gorelik
Kristi and Liam Hendriks (Hendriks’ Heroes)
Terri and Jeff Krasnoff
Selma and Jeffrey Newman (NPC Financial)
Miriam and David Phalen
Madhvi and Ramesh Subrahmanian
Chike Springer Foundation
Starwood Property Trust
Robert Werner

Hole-in-One Sponsor

Murgado Automotive Group

About the Lymphoma Research Foundation

The Lymphoma Research Foundation is the nation’s largest non-profit organization devoted to funding innovative research and serving the lymphoma community through a comprehensive series of education programs, outreach initiatives, and patient services. To date, the Foundation has awarded more than $82.7 million in lymphoma-specific research. For more information, please visit www.lymphoma.org.