19 Holes for Hospice Honors Memory of Scott Vivian

Golfers looking for a day on the course can also play for a cause important to their Ashburn neighbors Sept. 24.

The 19 Holes for Hospice golf tournament honors the late Scott Vivian, a Broadlands resident known by many neighbors. He moved in to Broadlands in the late ‘90s; he and his wife, Robin, were among the first to move in. Neighbor Mike Pratt became a close friend and said recently that Vivian became a well-loved figure in the community, for as an avid Redskins fan, Penn State alum and fan, Civil War enthusiast, and political aficionado.

Vivian passed away at the age of 44, leaving behind his wife and 2 young daughters. Organizers created 19 Holes for Hospice as a way to keep his legacy alive while helping Capital Caring, the hospice service that cared for Vivian.

“We recognize life is short and we need to make a difference,” Pratt said. “This golf outing is a means of doing that and at the same time keeping alive the legacy of a wonderful friend and a great husband and father.”

The tournament begins at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Westpark Golf Course in Leesburg. Entry costs $300 per foursome for range balls, cart, golf, a BBQ banquet and prizes. Those wishing to attend the BBQ Banquet only may do so for $20. The BBQ starts at 6 p.m. in the clubhouse.

The event also offers a silent auction and a raffle. Silent auction items include:

• Joe Paterno autographed Penn State football
• John Wall autographed Washington Wizards jersey and ball
• Frank Beamer autographed VA Tech football
• Ohio State Package: Archie Griffin autographed Ohio State football. Thad Matta limited edition autographed Ohio State basketball. Chris Spielman bobblehead, Ohio State coffee urn, "The Ohio State University Hall of Fame Cookbook," Tailgate Trivia, Ohio State t-shirt, and 2005-2006 Big Ten mini-trophy.
• Nicklas Bäckström and John Carlson autographed Washington Capitals puck
• Congressman Frank Wolf autographed Congressional Club Cookbook.
• Bluemont Vineyard Elevation Package (Private tour for up to 10 people, Private tasting, One bottle of wine and baked baguette, "True Blue" discounts for day).
• Detailed Car Service
• University of Virginia Football four tickets vs. University of Idaho, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011. Game time is TBD.

The following businesses have submitted items for the raffle:

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• Capital Grille
• Eggspectation
• Great American Restaurants
• Morton’s The Steakhouse
• Not Your Average Joe’s
• Red Top Cab sedan service to Morton's
• Others to be announced

To register, visit www.19holesforhospice.com.