The women’s membership of Beach Grove Golf Club has a long-standing tradition to annually hold a Member and Guest event with the goal of raising needed funds for a local charity and/or a community group in Delta.
This year a record amount of $17,000 was raised for KidsSport Delta.
“We were so pleased to be their charity of choice for this year’s tournament,” said Delta KidSport chair Carlene Lewall. “With the work of the Beach Grove Golf Club over 50 children will be able to participate in sport this fall.”
With the assistance of a club member on the event organizing committee, KidSport Delta successfully applied to the TELUS Community Board Grant Program securing an additional $20,000 to add to the golf club’s contribution.
“We were over-the-moon excited to have had the help to be granted the $20,000 from TELUS,” added Lewall. “Sport gives children so much more than physical activity and just playing the game. The life skills of teamwork, dedication, time management, sportsmanship and meeting new friends are some of the many benefits. KidSport Delta is pleased to be able to take away the financial barrier, so all children have the opportunity to participate.”
Since January 2023 KidSport Delta has given 110 children the opportunity to play sport and given out more than $40,000.
In 2022, 164 kids went out to play with more than $65,000 in registration fees paid. This would not be possible without the generous donations from individuals, sponsors, and organizations such as the Beach Grove Golf Club.
For more information either to apply for make a donation, please go to our website kidsport.ca/british-columbia/delta or email [email protected].
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