Celebrated annual fundraising event returns to Hartwood Acres in September.
PITTSBURGH, PA (July 30, 2024) – Family House will host the 41st Annual Polo Match presented by F.N.B. Corporation on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Hartwood Acres.
Since 1983, the annual Family House Polo Match has been a signature fundraiser where family, friends, donors, and sponsors all come together to support Family House’s mission of providing a “home away from home” for patients and caregivers traveling to Pittsburgh during their healthcare journey.
F.N.B. Corporation will be the event’s presenting sponsor for a fourth consecutive year.
“Family House’s mission represents the best of Pittsburgh — caring and welcoming,” said Ronald Donatelli, President of FNB’s Pittsburgh Region. “FNB has long been dedicated to our community and to partnering with groups who make it a better place, so we are excited to play a part in this unique event and see its impact on the families who will benefit.”
The family-friendly, community event features a silent auction, a vintage car parade presented by Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, boutique shopping experiences, a variety of food vendors, a VIP tailgating experience, live music performances, and more before the polo match kicks off.
“It is heartwarming to see so many people come together to enjoy themselves and have fun while also supporting our mission,” said John Plante,” Executive Director of Family House. “It is an honor to celebrate the 41st Annual Polo Match with thousands of friends of Family House. I encourage everyone in the Pittsburgh Area to join us on September 7 at Hartwood Acres this year,” said Plante.
The gates to Hartwood Acres will open at 10 a.m., with pre-polo activities beginning at 11 a.m. Opening ceremonies will begin at 1:00 p.m. before the match starts at 1:30 p.m. The match features returning polo teams: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Pittsburgh Polo Club and The #1 Cochran Potomac Polo Club.Guests are encouraged to take part in touts, enjoy live music, and visit The Children’s Tent, “In Honor of Gayland Cook” where kids can play games, make crafts, take a pony ride, and much more.
During the UPMC Health Plan Half-Time, everyone is invited onto the UPMC Field to “stomp the divots” to the tune of Roy Orbison’s “Pretty Woman.” Guests are welcome to show off their festive Polo attire and have a commemorative photo taken at the UPMC Health Plan photo booth. Before the start of the second half, the Sewickley Hunt takes the field for a brief demonstration, immediately followed by a meet-and-greet with the famous Hunt Hounds, including several dogs that will be available for adoption. The awards ceremony begins following the conclusion of the Polo Match, highlighted by the presentation of Baird’s Best Playing Pony Award.
Ticket packages are on sale now at familyhouse.org/polo. As always, children ages twelve and under attend for free.
Follow the event with #FHPolo24 and connect on Instagram and Facebook at @FamilyHousePGH.
About Family House
Family House, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization that provides a special “home away from home” for patients and their families who are in Pittsburgh seeking medical treatment. Governed by a community Board of Directors, Family House offers convenient, affordable housing to reduce the emotional and financial stress for people facing a medical crisis in a city where they may be strangers.
To learn more about the organization and how to get involved go to www.familyhouse.org.
