Premier Sponsors Allegheny Bradford Corporation and the Philo & Sarah Blaisdell Foundation, along with Lead Sponsor Zippo/Case Museum, presented this year’s CARE ‘fore’ Children Golf Tournament on Sunday, August 4th, 2024 at the Pennhills Club.
To date, approximately $40,000 has been raised with proceeds benefitting CARE’s free outreach services for children with developmental delays; pediatric developmental screenings; therapeutic recreation programs; and child safety initiatives which aim to prevent disabilities and fatalities from accidental injuries.
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Kids and Cancer Benefit, Marshall Insurance Services, Inc., and Pine Valley Nurseries – in memory of Dick Kallenborn were Course Sponsors; and Greg and Cherie Booth – in memory of Ashley Booth Griffin, CNB Bank, HUB, and Northwest Bank were Flight Sponsors. Four other donors were 19th Hole Sponsors including the Italian American Progressive Club; Tyler R. Hannah, Attorney-at-Law; Luv Toyota; and Robert and Melanie Smith.
Fairway Sponsors included B & T Building Services, Inc.; Carlson Dental Associates; Dexter’s Service & Collision; Ann Keane – in memory of Zachary Vigliotta; and Brad Mangel – in memory of Sally Mangel. In total, over 220 donors, businesses and organizations provided sponsorships and in-kind donations of prizes and other services to support the tournament. Thirty-six teams comprised of 144 golfers made up the field.
Each year CARE provides distinct services to improve the lives of children of all abilities in McKean County and the surrounding region. Events like the annual golf tournament make these services and programs possible.
Photo Caption: The team of Norm Strotman, Chris Yerdon, Joe Strotman, and Doug Yohe shot a score of 56 to win the HUB Flight at the 31st annual CARE ‘fore’ Children Golf Tournament Sunday at the Pennhills Club. Pictured from left are N. Strotman, Yerdon, J. Strotman, Yohe, and John Rook, PGA Head Professional. Norm Strotman also serves as a CARE board member and golf tournament co-chair.
