Raffael’s | Big Rico Classic 2024

Good Day!

 

In 2015, the Raffael’s family launched the Big Rico Classic, a Memorial Golf Tournament in honor of the late Rico Ricci, a very important pioneer of the Raffael’s family who passed far too early.  Continuing our tradition of supporting causes near and dear, The Big Rico classic looks to add to its over nearly $100k in donations during its first 9 years!

We are proud of our working alongside the folks at the Hingham Police Department K9 Unit, wish them continued success, and thank them for introducing us to Officer William Cushing and the K9 Kitt Foundation.

On June 4th, 2021, Braintree Police Officer William “Bill” Cushing and his partner K9 Kitt, in their 10th year together, entered a wood line in Braintree searching for an armed suspect with 2 backup officers. After countless successful tracks and searches leading to the discovery and apprehension of suspects, this track would be Bill and Kitt’s last together. Upon the location of the suspect, K9 Kitt advanced into a hail of gunfire from the man. Of the 9 bullets fired at the officers, K9 Kitt was struck by 3 bullets, Officer Cushing was struck by 5 bullets, and backup Officer Donoghue was struck with 1 round. K9 Kitt absorbed the first 3 rounds fired as he advanced on the gunman, creating time and distraction which allowed Officer Cushing, Officer Donoghue, and Officer Seibert to return fire and fatally eliminate the ongoing threat. K9 Kitt lost his life during the encounter while “guarding the guardians” of society. Officer Cushing lost his partner and closest friend in that Braintree wood line but was able to recover from his wounds and advance forward, as K9 Kitt did that June day.

In the wake of K9 Kitt’s loss and as a memorial to his service, Officer William Cushing organized a Board of Directors and established the K9 Kitt Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)3 in June of 2022. The K9 Kitt Foundation will serve as a facilitator, connecting members of the public interested in providing support to K9 Teams around the country who work tirelessly to serve communities and their front-line policing partners who demonstrate a need for assistance. “From great loss, comes great gain”.

We now invite you to join us in participating in the annual Raffael’s | Big Rico Classic on Monday September 9th at South Shore Country Club!  With your help, this event is only bound to get even bigger and better!  Through various sponsorship and playing opportunities, your generosity is always greatly appreciated!

I am reaching out to you directly to ask for your donation to the event.  We are not only seeking playing participants to enjoy the day but also corporate sponsorships and donations we can use towards Live/Silent Auctions, Raffles and Goodie Bag Gifts.  Anything you may be able to provide is most certainly much appreciated.  Further, the earlier you can commit to sponsorship of any kind, the more we can market your participation to the masses.

We look forward to your participation in the annual Raffael’s | Big Rico Classic on Monday September 9, 2024 at South Shore Country Club to benefit The K9 Kitt Foundation as well as perennial beneficiary The ALS Association!

Kindest Regards,

Frank Ricci

Tournament Director, The Big Rico Classic

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Registration OPENS MONDAY JULY 15, 2024 for the annual Raffael’s | Big Rico Classic will be held on Monday September 9, 2024!  First come, first served for all playing and sponsorship opportunities so ack fast as this event will sell out!

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Individual Player | $250.00

Complete Foursome | 1,000.00

Florida-style Scramble!  Lunch provided with proximity and other on course contests available throughout the day, followed by complimentary admittance to the Celebratory Gala immediately following play with dinner, cash bar, raffles and more prizes available!

Can’t make it to the event… but still want to stamp your mark on this great event? Check out these unique Sponsorship Opportunities:

Reception Sponsor | $1,500.00: The post-tournament festivities wouldn’t be possible without you.  Receive custom banners and name recognition for your charitable donation! Limit 2!

Luncheon Sponsor | $750.00: The pre-tournament festivities wouldn’t be possible without you.  Receive custom banners and name recognition for your charitable donation! Limit 2!

Golf Ball Sponsor | $2,500.00: Enjoy premium placement with your company logo on a sleeve of golf balls to be distributed to each player in their tee gift swag bag! Limit 1!

Goodie Bag Sponsor | $1,000.00: Enjoy premium placement with you company name and logo on swag bag distributed to each player and guest full of donated items to enjoy throughout the day and beyond! Limit 2!

Golf Genius & Fleet Sponsor | $750.00: Enjoy premium placement with your company name and link on Golf Genius Scoring App plus on all golf carts in the fleet participating in the tournament just next to each player’s name and starting hole!  Limit 1!

Beverage Cart Sponsor | $750.00: Enjoy premium placement with your company name and logo on beverage cart roaming the golf course providing food and drink to each player! Limit 1!

Snack Shack Sponsor | $500.00: Enjoy premium placement with your company name and logo on snack shack available to golfers on the Turn located adjacent to the 9th Green and 1st Tee! Limit 2!

Hole Sponsor | $150.00: Enjoy premium course signage at the tee or green of a hole on the golf course viewed by each player!

Of course… if you would like to join family, friends, and colleagues for the Celebratory Gala at 6pm, feel free to RSVP for only $100!

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