Golf Tournament Set for a “Special” Cause
July 15, 2009
Mission Viejo, CA – Orange County’s Sixth Annual Columbus Day Drive for Special Olympics has been set for Monday, October 12, 2009, according to an announcement by Tournament Chair Steve Walters, president of Meridian Real Estate Group.
The sixth annual golf tournament and fundraiser, exclusively benefiting Special Olympics Orange County, will be held for the second time at the Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club in Mission Viejo. At the conclusion of lunch and a putting contest, golfers will play a shotgun format, followed by dinner with live and silent auctions to raise much-needed funds to support Special Olympics Orange County.
Since the tournament’s inception, a record $250,000 has been raised to support the greatest needs of Special Olympics Orange County, which include year-round training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. An estimated 12,500 athletes in 11 counties extending north to San Luis Obispo to Mexico’s border south train and compete annually.
According to Walters, a variety of sponsorship opportunities remain available and range from an affordable $200 to $25,000. Contributions can also be made in the form of merchandise or underwriting the event’s lunch, dinner or golf carts. For sponsorship details, contact Steve Walters at 949-249-1280 or SWMeridian@pacbell.net.
Founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Special Olympics provides people with intellectual disabilities continuing opportunities to develop fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy as they participate in the sharing of gifts and friendship with other athletes, their families and the community. There is no cost to participate in Special Olympics. Visit Special Olympics Southern California at www.sosc.org.
Pricing for the Sixth Annual Columbus Day Drive for Special Olympics is $250 per participant and includes lunch, dinner, green fees, cart, tee prizes and the driving range. Pricing for the benefit dinner only is $50 per guest. To reserve your place at the Sixth Annual Columbus Day Drive for Special Olympics, contact Special Olympics at 714-564-8374 or register online.
