By LILY TINOCO | Assistant Editor
Teen Cancer America, a national nonprofit organization founded by rock icons Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend from The Who, will host its fourth annual Rock ’N‘ Polo at Will Rogers State Historic Park on Saturday, June 17, at 1 p.m.
The event raises funds and awareness for the TCA mission, which is to develop specialized facilities and services for teens and young adults fighting cancer.
The weekend will kick off with a Rock ’N‘ Polo Players Party on Friday, June 16, at Bruce Lurie Gallery—located at 873 Via De La Paz—to celebrate polo and introduce the players. The Friday event will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., with a portion of proceeds benefiting TCA.
“Experience the exclusive art exhibit ‘Francisco Valverde & Jaime Gil: Dissonant Harmony,’ alongside a live DJ and our polo teams,” according to an event flyer.
The following day invites the community to the tournament—which is being “generously supported” by a number of Palisadians this year, including TCA Board Member Becky Mancuso Winding, and Matt and Marissa Hermer, owners of The Draycott.
“The charity works to bring young people with cancer together to show them that there’s support and people that care,” Michelle Aland, director of development and partnerships for Teen Cancer America, said of the event in 2022. “The event is to raise funds for the charity … and then to also raise awareness.”
The polo teams representing Teen Cancer America this year include professional Argentine players Alejandro Nordheimer, Ernie Darquea and Gonzolo Novillo Corvalan.
The Saturday event will feature a performance by gymnast Nia Dennis, as well as food offerings from Positive Foods, Lawrence Charles Tea, Jackson McCree Whiskey, Optimist Drinks, Liquid Death and a tasting booth hosted by Chef Nate Appleman.
Children are invited to participate in the Kids Stick Pony Race, as well as an Activity Meadow, complete with corn hole, henna hand-painting, a visit from puppies of A Purposeful Rescue, music from DJ Von Bellows, a Sugarfina candy table and plenty more.
“It’s a really lovely event where parents can go and have a great day, and watch polo and have a nice glass of wine, and then the young people have a safe place to play and enjoy the day,” Aland added.
All ages are welcome “to have fun to benefit a great cause.”
For more information or to donate, visit teencanceramerica.org.
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