2019 Williams Lake Golf & Tennis Club
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
During the month of June, golf professionals will golf from sunrise to sunset to support those living with ALS. To raise awareness and funds for the ALS Society of BC, they will golf as many holes as possible.
Williams Lake Golf and Tennis Club
On June 12th, Morgan Day started off his Golfathon at 4:30AM. Later into the day, Dayton Long joined in and played for two rounds. Throughout the 16 hours of golfing, Day had a total of 684 strokes, while Long had 155. Together they played a total of 216 holes, ending their day at 8:30PM with four eagles and 42 birdies.
“I’m honoured to participate in the Golfathon each year,” said Morgan Day, General Manager at Williams Lake Golf and Tennis Club. “I enjoy being able to show my support for those who have been affected by ALS, and those who are currently affected by ALS.”
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also referred to as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder that affects the person’s motor neurons that carry messages to the muscles resulting in weakness and wasting in arms, legs, mouth, throat and elsewhere; typically the person is immobilized within two to five years of the initial diagnosis. There is no known cause or cure yet, but there is hope through the ALS Society of BC.
Proceeds from the Golfathon for ALS provide crucial support services to ALS patients and their families, friends, and caregivers.
Help support your local golf professionals to raise awareness and funds for the ALS Society of BC.
Please Donate. www.golfathonforals.com
CONTACT
Wendy Toyer
Executive Director, ALS Society of BC
[email protected]
1.800.708.3228 (ext. 222) CELL 778-999-6257
Donald Miyazaki
Executive Director, PGA of BC
[email protected]
1.800.667.4653