The Portofino Club Benefits Newborn Hope of Colorado Springs

Date: September 13, 2003

The Portofino Club held a charity event on Saturday, September 6, 2003 at the beautiful mansion of Classic Homes owner Jeff Smith in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The event benefited Newborn Hope, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds and support for premature infants. The mansion was decorated exquisitely with elegant flower arrangements and featured delightful entertainment.

The event raised $11,000 for Newborn Hope through the auction of a one-week stay in the Portofino Club’s Kona Coast, Hawaii, property. Dennis and Mary Nathan were the auction’s high bidder and all funds raised benefited Newborn Hope. "We were very pleased with the auction and felt we were able to raise a great deal of money and acknowledgement for a noble organization," commented Portofino Club Chairman Ron Tapp.

The Portofino Club
The Portofino Club is an exclusive, non-equity private resort club that offers member the benefits of second home ownership without the hassle and cost of maintenance. The club currently has over a dozen destinations to exceed the expectations of the most demanding traveler. For more information on the Portofino Club, visit www.theportofinoclub.com or call 1.866.659.9990.

Newborn Hope
Newborn Hope, Inc., is a Colorado non-profit organization with no office or paid staff whose mission is to raise funds and support programs for the advancement of maternal, fetal and neonatal healthcare and well-being. For over 25 years, Newborn Hope has raised more than $1.8 million for programs concerned with the prevention of premature birth and for the treatment of critically ill babies. The programs funded by Newborn Hope include the education and training of healthcare professionals, purchase of medical equipment, prematurity prevention programs, education and support programs for the underserved population and medical research. For more information call 1.800.466.8575 or visit http://www.newbornhope.org/.