WELLINGTON, Fla., February 11, 2025---The seventh annual Nic Roldan's Sunset Polo White Party, one of the largest fundraisers in Palm Beach County hosted by Grant Ganzi, will return to Grand Champions Polo Club on Friday, March 21.
By Sharon Robb
The ultimate party under the stars (5:30-11 p.m.), cancelled last year because of bad weather, returns this year bigger and better than past years.
Ganzi and Roldan are combining their love for philanthropy and polo to create an event unlike any other in the U.S. It will combine polo, great DJ music and secret performers, food and most importantly fundraising for charities they are passionate about.
"Everyone loves a party, so why not combine a good time with fundraising and bringing awareness to others about causes that need our support," Roldan said. "I am very proud of the charities we have helped and the funds we have raised."
Ganzi is hosting the large scale event benefitting Sunset Polo International, founded by Roldan, Ganzi and Natascha Baecher, at Grand Champions, the nation's largest polo club and facility.
"I've always wanted to do something to be able to give back," Ganzi said. "We have a really great team and really good people who are donating their time. It's not hard to do good things, it just takes time and a lot of people who want to donate their time or give back with a donation.
"Obviously, we want to raise as much money as we can and that helps," Ganzi said. "Being able to show up and spend time with these charities is great. When you see it all come together you know it's worth it."
Two years ago, USA Overfinch (Marc Ganzi, 1, Grant Ganzi, 3, Nic Roldan, 8, Polito Pieres, 10) rallied in the final two minutes to defeat Hurlingham 1875 (Henry Porter, 4, Max Charlton, 6, Fred Mannix, 7, Tommy Beresford, 7), 5-4.
Ticket information and full event agenda was announced on Monday and can be found at www.sunsetpolo.com or eventbrite.
"We want to do something fun and different and allow people to come out and have a good time but also know the money is going to people who need it and deserve it," Ganzi said.
"The fact it's going to charity is a really powerful message. I think it motivates us to make the event as good as possible and every year improve it as much as we can. I'm proud of what we have accomplished so far, but I think we have to continue to raise the bar every year."
Sunset Polo International is a non-profit 501C3 foundation, organized and operated as a charitable, grant-making organization to support projects focused on the welfare of children as well as educating them about polo and working to make the sport more accessible.
The organization creates awareness, funding programs and leaves a legacy in making a difference. The primary focus is supporting programs and organizations that provide support to kids and families in need. For information go to events@sunsetpolo.com and www.sunsetpolo.com
During the winter polo season, Grand Champions Polo Club, the nation's largest and most innovative USPA-sanctioned polo club cradled in the heart of the world's winter equestrian capital, hosts a wide range of tournaments: 6, 8, 12, 20, and 26-goal leagues, 26-goal World Polo League, The Polo School Women's Weekly Polo League, WCT Finals, several Polo Training Foundation junior tournaments, World Polo League Pride and Sunset Chukkers & Cocktails at both Grand Champions and Santa Rita Polo Farm.
Grand Champions and Santa Rita Polo Farm is the largest and most unique private 102-acre polo facility in Wellington with 212 stalls in nine self-contained barns, two tracks, five climate-controlled tack rooms, vet room, staff quarters, guest house and four polo fields with state-of-the-art underground irrigation and short work arena. The club has 10 well-manicured world-class fields at GCPC and Santa Rita.
Grand Champions Polo Club caters to men, women and youth polo players at all levels. Its' expert staff can customize a complete playing experience including horses, pros and certified umpires in addition to lessons and practice sessions as part of its' Polo On Demand program.
The Polo School, now located at the former Pony Express facility, operates in Wellington January through May and September through November. The stand-alone USPA-sanctioned polo club is dedicated to teaching polo to all ages, particularly grass roots youth. Its mission is to provide individuals opportunities in polo at every economic and ability level. The Polo School has nurtured several junior, men and women polo players now playing in the pro and amateur ranks since its inception.
For more information on leagues or Polo School contact Juan Bollini at 561-346-1099 or Cale Newman at 561-876-2930.