Golfers Raise Money for Youth Challenge

Many thanks to the 116 golfers who supported the Youth Challenge 2016 Golf Outing on August 15 at Avon Oaks Country Club. Nearly $20,000 was raised to directly help fund Youth Challenge programs. These funds will allow the YC participants and volunteers to enjoy free year-round adapted sports like golf, tennis, soccer and so much more.

: YC Golf Outing co-chairs John Petersen, Darren Hilliard, Tom McIntyre and Steve Nock, with Scott Mawaka (second from left), and Youth Challenge Founder and Executive Director, Mary Sue Tanis (far right). Scott & Julie Mawaka were the presenting sponsor of this year’s YC Golf Outing.

: Zaria Turton, Youth Challenge participant and Board of Trustees Student Intern, Steven, Youth Challenge participant and Katherine, Youth Challenge volunteer.

Thank you to Presenting Sponsor Scott & Julie Mawaka; Corporate Sponsors BakerHostetler, Mercer Executive Benefits, National Safety Apparel, Inc., Oatey Foundation, and UBS Financial, Cox/Murman Group; Underwriting Sponsors Nissan of North Olmsted/I-90 Nissan and Rheem. Special thanks to 2016 Golf Outing Chairs Darren Hilliard, Tom McIntyre, Steve Nock and John Petersen.

For 40 years, Youth Challenge has been providing free adapted sports and recreational opportunities to children with physical disabilities. Trained teen volunteers are paired one-on-one with participants to play, socialize and have fun. YC serves children throughout Northeast Ohio and has offices in Westlake and Shaker Heights. For more information, visit www.youthchallengesports.com, or call 440-892-1001.