2023 Black Mountain Golf Club
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kelowna, British Columbia – Throughout the province, golf professionals have been participating in the 18th Annual PGA of BC Golfathon for ALS, presented by Pacific Blue Cross. Golfing from sunrise to sunset, they golf as many holes as possible to raise funds and awareness for people living with ALS.
Deryl Priebe participated in the PGA of BC Golfathon for ALS at Black Mountain Golf Club on June 26th. He played from 4:00 AM to 9:45 PM, completing 87 holes. Throughout the day, he was joined by several members and sponsors who played 9 or 18 holes. Deryl aimed for 100 holes, but his golfing was delayed due to a thunderstorm.
“Great day; the golfers were very kind, let us play thru and loved the cause. Missed getting our full 100 holes played; a thunderstorm created a lengthy delay. Our funds raised are being tripled by some supports.” – Deryl Priebe.
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.
About ALS BC
The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society of British Columbia (ALS BC) was founded in 1981 by Dr. Andrew Eisen, ALS patients and family members to meet the physical and emotional needs of people living with ALS and their caregivers. Our mission is to cure ALS through funding research, while advocating for and supporting people living with ALS.
About 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.
For more information, contact:
Wendy Toyer
Executive Director, ALS Society of BC
604-278-2257 Ext. 222
[email protected]