Published on June 14, 2010
Tri-City Medical Center Named Presenting Sponsor for Mercury Insurance Open Women's Tennis Event
Charity Auction Proceeds Will Help Tri-City Fight Breast Cancer
Carlsbad, CA -Tournament officials announced today that Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside, a full-service, acute care hospital, has been named presenting sponsor for the 2010 Mercury Insurance Open. The women's professional tennis tournament will take place July 31 through August 8, 2010 at the La Costa Resort and Spa.
Tri-City Medical Center, which was founded in 1957, serves the healthcare needs of coastal North San Diego County including most of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista.
"Tri-City's mission is to improve the health and wellness of our community," said Larry Anderson, CEO, Tri-City Medical Center. "Partnering with such a wonderful, international sporting event, in our community, gives us a great opportunity to convey the message to everyone we serve that we are dedicated to helping them lead healthy, active lives."
A charity event to benefit Tri-City Medical Center will take place on Thursday, August 5th from 5 to 7 PM during the Mercury Insurance Open at the La Costa Resort and Spa. The evening will include cocktails, an opportunity to meet former and current players, a charity auction and admittance to the tournament's night session.
Proceeds from the event will fund equipment for the Women's Diagnostic Center at Tri-City Medical Center that provides minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. For ticket information, call 760- 930-7031, ext. 4049, or go here and click on the BENEFIT ribbon icon.
"We are especially thankful to be the beneficiary of the charity auction. The money we raise will help us offer advanced detection and treatment options to the women of our community" Anderson said.
"The Mercury Insurance Open is very grateful to have a world-class healthcare institution like Tri-City Medical Center as presenting sponsor," said Raquel Giscafre, tournament director. "We are looking forward to our charity event on Aug. 5, which will benefit the Medical Center and its fight against breast cancer."
