Quality Life Foundation celebrates 20th anniversary in Santiago

The Quality Life Foundation, organizer of the Grand Thomas Celebrity Classic, celebrated its 20th anniversary with a recognition gala held at the Residence Inn by Marriott Santiago de los Caballeros. The event was led by Haime Thomas Frias, founder of the tournament and president of the foundation.

The ceremony honored various individuals and companies that have contributed to the foundation and tournament over the past two decades. Notable attendees included Santiago Mayor Ulises Rodríguez, Dr. Daniel Rivera, Engineer Manuel Estrella, Luis Núñez of La Monumental de Seguros, and José Rafael Clase of Grupo Clase.

Recognitions were awarded to technical director Rafael Octavio Castillo, Luis Núñez, Manuel and Oscar Schwarzbartl of Alkifiesta, and Federico and Adrianne Grullón of Chrono Jewelry. Corporate supporters honored included Doña Pula, Procigar, Grupo Propagas, Arturo Fuente, and Pernod Ricard. The foundation also recognized several women for their historical impact, including Jacqueline A. Pérez, Sagrario Gómez, Jocelyn Cruz, Mariel Méndez, Brenda Sánchez, and Triny Sánchez. A posthumous tribute was paid to Ligia Crespo de Sánchez for her fundamental role in the foundation’s history.