Sportable Names Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospitals as Presenting Sponsors of the 11th Annual Wayne Samford Memorial Golf Tournament
RICHMOND, VA – August 20, 2025 – Sportable, Central Virginia’s premier adaptive sports club, is thrilled to announce Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospitals of Richmond, Petersburg, and Charlottesville as the presenting sponsors of the 11th Annual Wayne Samford Memorial Golf Tournament, set for Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, at Independence Golf Club. All proceeds from this event benefit Sportable’s mission to make sports accessible and inclusive for individuals with physical disabilities and visual impairments.
“We are honored to welcome Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospitals of Richmond, Petersburg, and Charlottesville as this year’s presenting sponsors of the golf tournament. Their work in restoring strength, mobility, and confidence for people after illness or injury is closely aligned with Sportable’s mission,” said Hunter Leemon, Sportable Chief Executive Officer. “Together we are expanding opportunities for individuals to reach their personal goals and discover what’s possible—both on and off the playing field.”
“Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospitals of Richmond and Petersburg, as well as our joint venture hospital with UVA in Charlottesville, are proud to support Sportable athletes and the Greater Richmond community through the Wayne Samford Memorial Golf Tournament,” said Vivian White, Encompass Health Richmond-Area Chief Executive Officer. “Partnering with Sportable allows us to extend our commitment to health and independence beyond the walls of our hospitals, supporting athletes as they build skills, compete, and thrive.
This year’s tournament continues the legacy of honoring the late Wayne Samford—a distinguished 30-year basketball official and beloved local referee—whose life and contributions remain a core driving force for the event.
The tournament will begin with a shotgun start at noon at Independence Golf Club, one of the top courses in Richmond, as recognized by Golf Digest. For more information, including sponsorship opportunities, please visit Sportable.org or contact Forrest Lodge at forrest@sportable.org.
About Sportable:
For 20 years, Sportable has created opportunities and transformed lives through sport for individuals with physical disabilities and visual impairments. The non-profit organization provides sporting opportunities to more than 400 athletes of all ages by offering competitive and recreational adaptive sports programs year-round. By fostering a fun, inclusive, competitive, and accessible environment, Sportable transforms the lives of athletes and frees them to see beyond their disabilities, enhances their peer relationships, and helps them reach their personal finish line. For more information about Sportable, please visit sportable.org.
About Encompass Health:
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospitals of Richmond and Petersburg and UVA Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Charlottesville are part of the largest system of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in the United States. With a national footprint that includes 169 hospitals in 38 states and Puerto Rico, the Company provides high-quality, compassionate rehabilitative care for patients recovering from a major injury or illness, using advanced technology and innovative treatments to maximize recovery. Encompass Health is ranked as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies™ and Forbes’ Most Trusted Companies in America. For more information, visit encompasshealth.com, or follow us on our newsroom, X, Instagram and Facebook.