The Diamond Charitable Foundation Donates $53,000 to Relay For Life Through 21st Charity Golf Invitational
Photo (Above): Diamond Credit Union employees and volunteers celebrating raising $53,000 for Relay For Life at the John M. Faust Charity Golf Invitational on Friday, June 5, at Golden Oaks Golf Club in Fleetwood, Pa.
The Diamond Charitable Foundation raised $53,000 for Relay For Life through the John M. Faust Charity Golf Invitational that was held on Friday, June 6, at Golden Oaks Golf Club in Fleetwood, Pa.
“The Annual Charity Golf Invitational is such a fun event. It’s an awesome feeling when one event unites our community, our volunteers, and our local businesses, especially for a cause that impacts so many lives,” Diamond Credit Union’s President/CEO, Rick Patel said. “To raise $53,000 through one event is a remarkable achievement, and I’m incredibly proud of the team and their passion to make this event such a huge success.”
A Day of Fun
Diamond Credit Union volunteers were joined by about 200 golfers over the course of the AM and PM sessions.
For a ten-dollar donation on the putting green, golfers could play to win wine, spirits, or T-Roth’s Cherry Bombs. The bottles were placed around the putting green and golfers took a shot from a designated tee. If they hit one of the bottles, they took it home with them.
There were also chances to win Flyers tickets and a Yeti cooler on specific holes. On hole 17, golfers had the option to fire off the Paul Yacobowsky Memorial Golf Ball Cannon for a chance to win a Saquon Barkley Eagles jersey by being closest to the pin. The winning ball landed at an incredible 9′ from the hole.
This year there was a silent auction featuring various sports memorabilia. There were also 22 raffle prizes that golfers could purchase tickets. The prizes included: a pink wheelbarrow, Flyers tickets, an Eagles basket, a wine basket, a spirits basket, a golf bag, outdoor fun baskets, and more. All the items were donated by various supporters of The Diamond Charitable Foundation and Relay For Life.
Thank You
While this event seems to go by fast, it is made possible through the months of planning of Diamond volunteers, sponsors and participants that support The Diamond Charitable Foundation’s John M. Faust Charity Golf Invitational. “I’m truly grateful for the untiring support from our community to make the 21st year of this tournament so special,” Patel said.
“Thank you to everyone who helped bring The Diamond Charitable Foundation’s John M. Faust Golf Invitational to life,” Patel said. “Whether you shared it with your friends, joined us on the course, were one of our 57 generous sponsors, or you helped with planning behind the scenes, your support means the world. We’re making a real impact in the fight against cancer and bringing hope through Relay For Life.”
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