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The fourth annual Chicks with Sticks women’s golf tournament is returning to Kelowna’s Black Mountain Golf Club later this month, with proceeds supporting youth mental health.
This year’s event, which will be held Monday, July 20, will have a bit of a different feel due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“This year we’ll respect social distancing with staggered tee times, a virtual silent auction, food and drink stations on the course, and a gift certificate instead of dinner,” tournament organizer Carla Lundman said in a press release. “We are so thankful for the support that businesses and individuals have shown once again this year through their generous donations.”
Two-member teams use the Stableford scoring system during the event, whose $150 entry fee includes 18 holes of golf, a shared power cart, tee gift and food. There will also be a chance to win prizes, and an online silent auction will close the night of the event.
Proceeds will go to Foundry Kelowna, a wellness centre for young people, and its mobile unit. This year’s celebrity supporter is Serinda Swan, who is the star of CBC’s Coroner.
“Our youth is our future, and our future is now,” Swan said. “We all have to do our part in supporting our youth who are struggling with mental health issues. The Foundry is creating a mobile unit so that all young people in the Kelowna area are able to access the resources the centre provides.
“It’s a wonderful endeavour and will make a big difference in the lives of our youth.”
In an effort to raise more money for Foundry’s mobile unit, tournament organizers this year are conducting the online auction through Trellis, with the goal of raising $30,000.
Registration for the event can take place here, and charitable donations can be made here.
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