Rich “Big Daddy” Salgado hosted the Big Daddy Celebrity Golf Classic & Gala, a highly anticipated event, at the world-renowned Oheka Castle in Huntington on July 18.
Celebrities and guests arrived at around 10:30 a.m. for a delicious breakfast followed by a 1 p.m.scramble. In addition to the action on the links, the Women’s Empowerment Luncheon was hosted by co-host and founder Anzhelika Steen Olsen of THE SHER Women’s Empowerment Group at the Cold Spring Country Club – 2nd floor.
Live music was provided by country music star Jillian Cardarelli, Big Shot lead singer Mike Del Guidice, Paul Mahos of Paul Mahos & New Life Crisis band, and world-renowned DJ Skribble.
Sponsors included David Yurman, Delta, Nike, Empire Auto Group, Samuel Adams, and Arizona Iced Tea.
Short for “Population Earth,” Pop.Earth is Long Island-based nonprofit focused on providing holistic health services and options for those with special needs, including autism and other developmental disorders.
Kids Need Moreis a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of children, families, and young adults coping with cancer and life-threatening illness.
Richard Salgado, founder of Big Daddy Celebrity Golf ClassicPhoto by Ed ShinRhonda Klch, managing partner at Equity First Consultants, LLC, and Stephen KlchPhoto by Ed ShinRichard Salgado & Michael DelGuidicePhoto by Ed ShinMary Ann Mills, Melissa Firmes-Ray, and Anzhelika Steen Olsen, co-host and founder of THE SHER Women’s Empowerment GroupPhoto by Ed ShinJohnny Ray, founder of Kids Need More; Donna Drake; Debbie Stone, founder of Pop.Earth; and Melissa Firmes-Ray, founder of Kids Need MorePhoto by Ed ShinStephen Klch, Paul Mahos, Debra Pirolo & Rose BarbatoPhoto by Ed ShinRebecca Verderosa & Lawson Aprigliano from LED Signs and LightingPhoto by Ed ShinRob ZabbiaPhoto by Ed ShinPaul MahosPhoto by Ed ShinKeith Hart & Heather HartPhoto by Ed ShinDavid Diamante, Elisa lewkowicz & Nathan LewkowiczPhoto by Ed ShinDonna Cioffi, Stephen Spurgeon & Linda BonannoPhoto by Ed ShinWendy Rodriguez & Howard CrossPhoto by Ed ShinJill NicoliniPhoto by Ed ShinSinger Lis BethPhoto by Ed ShinRay Thomas. Rudy James, Jenna Ruggierio, Ben Kackmarcik, Debbie Stone & Chef David David BuicoPhoto by Ed ShinDorothea Daniels, Barbara Cohen, Nan Pollard & Amanda IshmaelPhoto by Ed ShinBrian Baldinger & Rhonda KlchPhoto by Ed ShinThe 2022 Big Daddy Celebrity Golf Classic & SHER Women’s LuncheonPhoto by Ed Shin
