XXVIII Hogar Del Niño Annual Weekend
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La Romana, February 15, 2025 – The Patronato Benéfico Oriental, Inc. (PBO) successfully held the 28th edition of its traditional Hogar del Niño Weekend, a charity event that brought together hundreds of people at Casa de Campo to participate in various sports competitions and recreational activities.
With over two decades of history, this event aims to raise funds for the development of educational, social, and health programs at Hogar del Niño, benefiting more than 2,000 children and young people in La Romana.
A Social and Sports Impact Event
During the event, Xiomara Menéndez Dájer, president of PBO, expressed her deep gratitude to the families, friends, and sponsoring companies that make this initiative possible each year.
“Thanks to your support, we achieve positive changes in the lives of the most vulnerable children,” she emphasized.
The exclusive La Romana Country Club hosted the Scramble-format Golf Tournament, as well as the Mixed Round-Robin Tennis and Padel Tournaments, making these competitions even more exciting, along with Pickleball matches. Despite heavy rains that forced some competitions to be rescheduled to Sunday, February 16, participants enjoyed a weekend filled with excitement and solidarity.
Golf Tournament Winners
Longest Drive – Women: Sansra Belley
Closest to the Pin – Women: Josefina Pichardo
Longest Drive – Men: Juan Nolasco
Closest to the Pin – Men: Santiago Hazim
Overall Standings
🏆 First Place: Rossina Pacheco Torruella, Enrique Torruella, Ricardo Jiménez, and John Shapiro
🏆 First Gross Score: Santiago Hazim, Frank Álvarez, Otto Guerrero, and Daniel Dalet
🥈 Second Place: Luis De León, Héctor Hill, Giancarlo Frías, and John Paul Jones
🥉 Third Place: Mary Ledesma, Neo Rodríguez, Nicolo Solzi, and Andrés García
Racket Tournament Winners
Tennis
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unknown node•unknown nodeGroup 2 – Runners-up: Brian Day & Rodrigo Cáceres
Pickleball
unknown node•unknown nodeChampions: Kevin Sotolongo & Robert Quíles
unknown node•unknown nodeRunners-up: Inti Pallares & Diego González Bunster
Padel
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unknown node•unknown nodeSecond Place: Francis Redman & Anggie Berges
Activities & Event Finale
Beyond the sports competitions, attendees enjoyed a variety of activities, including Yoga, Sip & Paint, a Kids’ Camp, a Charity Bazaar, a Pool Party, and the highly anticipated Sunset Cocktail.
The event concluded with a vibrant celebration featuring live music from a DJ, a jazz performance, and an impressive drone show that lit up the sky over Casa de Campo, providing a magical closing to this year’s Hogar del Niño Weekend.
“Thanks to the friends and companies that support us, we can continue sharing our mission and achievements. With your backing, we guarantee a bright future for these children,” concluded Xiomara Menéndez Dájer.
About Patronato Benéfico Oriental, Inc. (PBO)
PBO is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the education, health, and well-being of vulnerable children and young people in the Dominican Republic. Through various initiatives and events like Hogar del Niño Weekend, PBO continues to transform lives and build a better future for the community.