Nacho Figueras Hosts Polo Benefit for Argentine Charities
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On Sunday, August 1, more than 300 polo enthusiasts enjoyed a world class polo match at a charity event hosted by Nacho Figueras and the New York Chapter of HelpArgentina. The benefit event, held at the Meadowbrook Polo Club, was organized to support the work of two argentine charities, Cruzada Argentina and HelpArgentina. The funds raised will allow Cruzada Argentina to refurbish a school in an impoverished region of the argentine province of Corrientes and will support HelpArgentina’s work to strengthen the argentine social sector by connecting international donors with high impact non-profits and by promoting a culture of giving among the argentine expatriate community.
The hard fought match was won by the Black Watch Team captained by Nacho Figueras, (6 goal) which also included Marinano Aguerre (10 goal), Pablo Pieres (8 goal) and Satinger Garcha (2 goal). The members of the opposing Deutsche Bank Team were Nic Roldan (8 goal) captain, Christian Laprida (9 goal), Lucas Criado (9 goal), and Luis Rinaldini. Nacho’s wife, Delfina Blaquier, an Argentine photographer and former model, also attended the match with their 3 children Hilario, Aurora, and Artemio.
After the match Nacho said “I’ve been doing charity things for a while, but I think I finally found the organization that I really want to work with. It’s a great bridge between people here who want to help, and the people and projects who really need it. It was great polo today, and it’s so fun to be able to do what you love while helping kids.” Marina Michelutti, leader of the New York Chapter of HelpArgentina commented “we approached Nacho because we view him as a role model, someone genuinely committed to making a difference in the world – he embodies the spirit of HelpArgentina that we are working to cultivate in the New York area”.
The success of the event was made possible by the generous support of Deutsche Bank, Ralph Lauren Fragrances, Piaget, Proskauer, Delta Airlines, and Pololine. The spectators watched the match from tents elegantly appointed by Poltrona Frau y Cassina while enjoying the wines of Bodegas Renacer and Veuve Clicquot and water provided by Hint. A luxurious live auction was held during half-time featuring items donated by St Regis, Nervous Waters, JJ. Wing Shooting, Punta Caballos and Veraty Lodge, and Maserati, as well as a personal polo lesson donated by Nacho. Beautifully crafted prizes for the players were supplied by Aracano, Marcelo Toledo and Pehuen.
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