News — Edison, NJ – April 23, 2025 - Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation, the philanthropic division of Hackensack Meridian Health, a leading not-for-profit healthcare organization that is the largest, most comprehensive and truly integrated health care network in New Jersey, is pleased to announce the dates of its upcoming annual golf outings for five of its hospital foundations. Funds raised from the golf outings will support each respective hospital’s designated fundraising initiatives for 2025.
Monday, May 5
Hackensack Meridian Ocean University Medical Center Foundation Golf Outing
Manasquan River Golf Club, Brielle
9 a.m. Registration and breakfast
10:30 a.m. Shotgun start
Cocktail Reception following play
Title Sponsors: George Harms Construction Co., Inc. and Marquis Health Consulting Services
Proceeds will benefit Hackensack Meridian Ocean University Medical Center’s Greatest Needs, ensuring it can quickly respond to urgent priorities that enhance care for patients and provide essential resources for team members.
Monday, June 30
Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation and Hackensack Meridian Palisades Medical Center Foundation Golf Outing
The Ridgewood Country Club, Paramus
7:30 a.m. Registration and breakfast; 8:30 a.m. Shotgun start
Noon Registration and lunch, 1:30 p.m. Shotgun start
6:30 p.m. Reception
Proceeds will support the Emergency Department Residency Program at Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center and the Emergency Department Expansion at Hackensack Meridian Palisades Medical Center.
Monday, July 14
Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center Foundation Golf Outing
Hollywood Golf Club, Deal
8 a.m. Morning Shotgun Start
11:30 a.m. Lunch and Formal Program
1:30 p.m. Afternoon Shotgun Start
Cocktail Reception following play
Proceeds will benefit Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center’s Greatest Needs, ensuring it can quickly respond to urgent priorities that enhance care for patients and provide essential resources for team members.
Monday, October 6
Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center Golf Outing
Baltusrol Golf Club, Springfield
11 a.m. Registration and breakfast
Noon Shotgun start; reception to follow
Proceeds will support Graduate Medical Education (GME) at Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center as it continues to become a leading academic medical center. With new residencies and fellowships on the horizon, including a recently approved General Surgery Residency, JFK is strengthening its role as a premier teaching hospital. Investments in dedicated learning spaces and a state-of-the-art simulation lab will further support the growth and success of its GME programs.
“Our annual golf outings are a fun way for new and recurring donors to support the incredible strides that Hackensack Meridian Health is making in transforming health care in New Jersey,” said Joyce P. Hendricks, president and chief development officer, Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation. “The proceeds from these events fuel our Be The Difference Campaign – the largest health care fundraising initiative ever undertaken in New Jersey. These gatherings aren’t just about the golf, but about coming together to raise critical funds for enhancing patient care, advancing research and discovery, investing in technology and our teams, as well as facility upgrades and fostering a sense of community. We hope many of our friends throughout the communities we serve join us to support Hackensack Meridian Health!”
Launched in September 2024, the Be The Difference campaign is a transformational effort focusing on four key pillars: enhancing the delivery of patient care, accelerating groundbreaking research and discovery, expanding equitable access to advanced care and revolutionizing medical education while supporting the nursing profession. Through this ambitious initiative, Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation aims to reshape health care for patients, clinicians and the diverse communities it serves, paving the way for a brighter, healthier future.
Individuals and foursomes can register for the golf outing of their choice by visiting or by contacting the Strategic Events team at [email protected].
ABOUT HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH FOUNDATION
Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3), is the philanthropic division of Hackensack Meridian Health, a leading not-for-profit health care organization that is the largest, most comprehensive and truly integrated health care network in New Jersey, offering a complete range of medical services, innovative research and life-enhancing care. The foundation oversees fundraising for the network’s three academic medical centers, two children’s hospitals and seven community-based medical center foundations, as well as key initiatives, programs and services offered by Hackensack Meridian Health, including nursing support, behavioral health, children’s health, Hackensack Meridian Health’s Center for Discovery & Innovation and Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.
Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation has been designated as both a High Performer Overall and Healthcare System High Performer by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) within their 2024 Report on Giving.
In September 2024, Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation publicly launched its Be The Difference campaign, a one billion dollar fundraising initiative built upon four pillars, each designed to support Hackensack Meridian Health’s vision for New Jersey, including better delivery of patient care; revolutionizing medical education and supporting the nursing profession; accelerating research and discovery; and ensuring more equitable access to advanced care. To learn more about the campaign, visit HMHBeTheDifference.org.
To make a gift in support of Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation, visit .
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