Later this month, the Richmond Country Club will participate in the 13th annual Professional Golfers' Association of BC Golfathon for ALS amongst 31 other golf courses across BC to raise awareness and funds for the ALS Society of BC.
Richmond’s own Robbie Woods will be hitting the links all day on June 25 and collecting donations to support those living with ALS.
"On behalf of the association, I am extremely proud of the PGA of BC's involvement with the Golfathon for ALS, benefiting the ALS Society of BC patient services,” said Donald Miyazaki, executive director of the PGA of BC in a press release.
“I am confident that with the continued support of our members, 2018 will be yet another successful PGA of BC Golfathon for ALS.”
According to Miyazaki, the association has raised over $1.4 million in the past 12 years of participation.
“As an avid golfer, I couldn't get to the tee box quick enough to become a part of the hugely successful PGA of BC Golfathon for ALS as its Ambassador,” said Jay Janower, sports anchor for Global News BC.
“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.”
According to the ALS Society of Canada, there are an estimated 3000 Canadians who are living with ALS, a motor neuron disease that gradually paralyzes muscles in the arm, leg and mouth due to a failure in brain-to-muscle communication.
Currently, there is no cure for ALS and approximately 80 per cent of affected patients die within two to five years of being diagnosed.
Proceeds from the Golfathon will help the ALS Society of BC provide direct support to ALS patients, along with their families and caregivers.
To help local golf professionals raise funds for ALS Society of BC, visit GolfathonForALS.com.
