'Golfing for Good' outing raises $27,000

Posted July 26, 2015 11:00 pm

Submitted by Lazarus House

On June 8, Lazarus House and St. Charles Kiwanis Foundation hosted their annual "Golfing for Good" event to raise money equally for both charity organizations.

Held at Royal Fox Country Club, 82 golfers and an additional 45 dinner guests participated. They raised $27,000.

Money was raised through sponsorships, cash donations, golf and dinner fees, silent and live auctions, and a tin cup raffle.

Lazarus House and St. Charles Kiwanis want to thank everyone who donated items, sponsored, volunteered or attended.

Congratulations to the winning foursome - Todd Nelson, Chris Youngren, Dan Kelly and Steve Trybus.

Lazarus House helps our neighbors in crisis by providing safe shelter, food, education and skills for life. For more information on volunteering at Lazarus House, visit www.lazarushouseonline.com.

St. Charles Kiwanis is a group of service-minded men and women who generously give to more than 25 agencies dealing with children in the Tri-Cities area.

The St. Charles Kiwanis group is always looking for new members. Visit www.kiwanisofstcharles.org.

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