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The 28th edition of the Hogar del Niño Weekend once again brought together sports enthusiasts, philanthropists, and families for an unforgettable weekend at Casa de Campo. Hosted by El Patronato Benéfico Oriental (PBO), the event combined friendly competition with a powerful cause: supporting education, healthcare and social programs for more than 2,000 children in La Romana.

A Winning Combination: Sports and Giving Back

From golf swings to paddle smashes, the weekend was packed with high-energy competitions at the prestigious La Romana Country Club. The annual golf tournament played in a scramble format, saw participants vying for top honors while keeping the spirit of camaraderie alive.

Despite some rainy interruptions pushing a few matches to Sunday, participants embraced the challenge with enthusiasm.

Golf Tournament Standouts:

  • 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 Golf Champions:

  • First Place: Rossina Pacheco Torruella, Enrique Torruella, Ricardo Jiménez and John Shapiro
  • First Place 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

Rackets, Pickleball and a Whole Lot of Fun

The event also featured mixed-round robin tennis and pádel tournaments, alongside an exciting pickleball showdown. The tennis and pádel tournaments kept players on their toes, while pickleball — Casa de Campo’s latest sports craze — delivered fast-paced action.

Tennis Champions:

  • Group 1 Winners: Carlos Castro and Mario Brouillete
  • Group 2 Winners: Homero De Pool and Erin Clayton

Pickleball Champions:

  • First Place: Kevin Sotolongo and Robert Quíles
  • Runner-Up: Inti Pallares and Diego González Bunster

Pádel Champions:

  • First Place: Adriano Lachini and Johanna Martínez-Lima
  • Second Place: Francis Redman and Anggie Berges

More Than Just Sports

While the competition was fierce, the weekend offered much more than athletic prowess. Attendees enjoyed activities like yoga sessions, sip and paint workshops, a children’s camp, and a bustling charity bazaar. The pool party provided a perfect midday escape, leading into the highly anticipated sunset cocktail event.

A Grand Finale Under the Stars

The weekend closed on a high note with live music, a jazz performance and a breathtaking drone show lighting up the Casa de Campo sky. PBO President Xiomara Menéndez Dájer thanked everyone who made the event possible. “With your support, we continue to create meaningful change in the lives of these children,” she shared.

*Photos taken by Mairobi Herrera