FORT PIERCE, FL (November 21, 2025) – The will host a Ball Drop fundraiser on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Hammock Creek Golf Club in Palm City. The exciting event will feature hundreds of numbered golf balls dropped from a helicopter onto the driving range, with $20,000 in total cash prizes up for grabs.
The ball that lands closest to the pin will win the grand prize of $10,000, while the next 10 closest balls will each win $1,000. All cash prizes are generously funded by a private donor, and 100% of donation proceeds will directly benefit the ºÚÁÏÍø (The River) Athletic Department.
“This event represents the perfect combination of community excitement and meaningful support for our student-athletes,” said Scott Kimmelman, Athletic Director at ºÚÁÏÍø. “Every dollar raised helps us provide our athletes with the resources they need to excel both on the field and in the classroom. We’re grateful to our community for rallying behind our student-athletes year after year.”
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“ºÚÁÏÍø is deeply committed to developing well-rounded student-athletes who will become leaders in our community,” said Dr. Timothy Moore, President of ºÚÁÏÍø. “This fundraiser showcases the incredible generosity of our supporters and their belief in the transformative power of athletics. We’re building champions not just in sports, but in life.”
“This unique fundraiser combines the thrill of competition with the opportunity to directly impact our student-athletes,” said Annabel Robertson, Vice President of Institutional Advancement at ºÚÁÏÍø. “It’s wonderful to see our community come together to support these young people who work so hard both in the classroom and in their sport. Every donation makes a meaningful difference.”
Community members can participate by making tax-deductible donations:
- $50 donation = 1 ball entryÂ
- $100 donation = 3 ball entriesÂ
Winners do not need to be present to claim their prizes. To register for the event, or contact John Ramfjord, Senior Director of Development, at 772-462-7244 or jramfjord@irsc.edu.
The event will take place at Hammock Creek Golf Club, located at 2400 SW Golden Bear Way, Palm City, FL 34990.
