More people turned out than in previous years for a golf fundraiser that benefited the Tuscarawas County YMCA.
The Craig Rader Memorial Outing was held mid-August at Oak Shadows Golf Club.
Executive Assistant Jenny Dallas says that they had an overwhelming response of participants.
“The golf outing exceeded all of our goals this year. We had a goal of $17,000 and because of the number of golf teams and sponsorships, we were able to exceed that and earned over $20,000 for the fundraiser.”
The proceeds raised goes back into the YMCA’s mission of financial assistance for membership and programs for things like preschool, summer day camp, after school camp, swim lesson, and youth sports.
“The Y’s mission is to build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. We want to be open to everybody in the community. If you start out building a healthy lifestyle when you’re a kid and your family is building a healthy lifestyle you’re more likely to care that on into adulthood, and we just want to make sure we’re helping everyone in the community achieve healthy living.’
Anyone who missed this fundraiser can participate in another popular one, the Turkey Trot 5K, in November. Anyone wanting to become an event sponsor can contact Dallas through email at Jenny@tuscymca.org
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