Long Neck Sunrise Rotary golf event raises $28K for charities
Long Neck Sunrise Rotary Club held its 15th Annual Charity Golf Outing June 24, at The Peninsula on the Indian River Bay.
Despite heavier-than-normal winds, golfers were able to hit the green and finish their holes in an overall day of fun. The club realized a total of $28,435 in profits from local and regional partners as well as from the putting, wiffle ball and pot of gold contests, mulligans and 50/50s.
“This event is our club’s major fundraiser, and as such our committee works diligently throughout the year to secure partnerships and work with the Peninsula on the day’s details,“ said Barry Henry, who co-chaired the event this year with his wife Lynn Henry. “We are delighted that those who participated viewed the day as successful and that the proceeds we were able to generate will once again allow us to support the many local organizations and causes serving those in need.”
Proceeds from this tournament have been earmarked for the following: four Service Above Self Scholarships for graduating seniors at Sussex Central High School; monthly birthday bash and pizza parties at Oak Orchard Boys & Girls Club; Rotary Reads program at Long Neck Elementary School; Literacy Delaware; Great Futures Funds for Boys & Girls Club Expansion; Beebe Healthcare; Bayhealth; Warrior Community Connect; Mid-Sussex Rescue Squad; Indian River Volunteer Fire Company; Tunnel to Towers; working with Rehoboth Beach Sunrise to support an AED project; and Rise Against Hunger.
