Two Williams Lake Golf and Tennis Club employees will be swinging the sticks June 28 and will golf as many holes as possible to raise awareness and funds for the ALS Society of BC.
The Williams Lake Golf and Tennis CLub is one of 36 golf courses located throughout B.C. participating in the 12th annual PGA of BC Golfathon for ALS.
“On behalf of the association, I am extremely excited for the PGA of BC’s decade of participation with Golfathon for ALS, benefiting the ALS Society of BC patient services,” said Donald Miyazaki, executive director of the PGA of BC.
“In our 11 years of involvement, the efforts of our members have generated over $1.3 million. We have also assisted the 10s of thousands of individuals in B.C. affected by this deadly disease. I am confident that with the continued support of our members, 2017 will be the most successful PGA of BC Golfathon for ALS to date.”
Jay Janower, sports anchor and reporter for Global News BC, said he gladly supports the PGA of BC Golfathon for ALS as its ambassador.
“How many sports can we play all our life,” he said. “And, of those, how many can we enjoy alongside friends and family? For myself and the professionals of the PGA of BC — golf tops that list. It’s why I’m encouraging you and your foursome to lend your support, as BC’s dedicated professionals tee it up to do their part in helping find a cure.
“My friend’s mom is battling ALS so raising funds for patient services is near to my heart. Let’s unite and get behind the PGA of BC and its dedicated professionals.”
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also referred to as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder that affects the person’s motor neurons that carry messages to the muscles resulting in weakness and wasting in arms, legs, mouth, throat and elsewhere; typically the person is imobilized within two to five years of the initial diagnosis. There is no known cause or cure yet, but there is hope through the ALS Society of BC.
Proceeds from the Golfathon for ALS provide crucial support services to ALS patients and their families, friends and caregivers.
Donations can be made at www.golfathonforals.com.