On Friday, Jan. 14, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County hosted its inaugural Great Futures Golf Classic at the Wellington National Golf Club. Fifteen teams gathered to compete under ideal weather conditions to raise money and awareness for seven Boys & Girls Clubs located in the Glades area.
“We appreciate our local sponsors and all who helped make the golf tournament for Boys & Girls Clubs in Belle Glade and the surrounding area a tremendous success,” said Boys & Girls Club Board Member Brannan Thomas, community relations manager for U.S. Sugar. “With this additional support, we can help change lives and empower even more children living in the Glades communities.”
Between registration fees and donations, $51,000 was raised for the seven clubs located in Belle Glade, Canal Point and South Bay. Leading the charge were committee members PBSO Capt. Emory Payne, Caroline Larris, James Spafford and Michael Sharf. The event was a success with the support of sponsors such as the City of Belle Glade, the City of South Bay, Everglades Equipment, Finfrock, Life Safety Management, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Toyota and U. S. Sugar.
“This is a remarkable beginning for this event, and we’re excited to see it grow in the years to come,” Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County President & CEO Jaene Miranda said. “We are very appreciative to everyone who came out to support our tournament and most importantly the children we serve in the Glades.”
Clubs that will receive funding from the event are the Belle Glade Elementary Boys & Girls Club, the Canal Point Elementary Boys & Girls Club, the Glade View Elementary Boys & Girls Club, the Gove Elementary Boys & Girls Club, the Pioneer Park Elementary Boys & Girls Club, the South Bay Boys & Girls Club and the Smith & Moore Family Teen Center.
For more information about the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, visit www.bgcpbc.org or call (561) 683-3287.
