Community Comes Together to Raise Awareness
2014 PGA of BC Golfathon for ALS
May 20th kicks off the beginning of our 2014 Golfathon for ALS at Green Acres Golf Course. PGA of BC Class A Apprentice, Derek Whipple will be golfing from sunrise to sunset to raise funds and awareness for those affected by ALS.
Steve Darling contiunes his support of the PGA of BC Goflathon for ALS. Proceeds from this event go patient services provided through the ALS Society of BC..
EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM
With 2,600 pieces of medical equipment our Equipment Loan Program is designed to help people cope with the daily challenges of decreasing mobility and independence, through obtaining basic and essential assistive equipment. This includes mobility equipment, lift equipment, beds & accessories, communication devices, and bathroom aids, if needed. All equipment loaned is available at no charge to registered ALS patient members.
“On behalf of the Association, I am extremely excited for the PGA of BC’s ninth year of participation with Golfathon for ALS, benefiting the ALS Society of BC patient services. In our eight years of involvement, the efforts of our members have generated over $869,000 and assisted the over 2,800 individuals in British Columbia whom are fighting this deadly disease. I am confident that with the continued support of our members, 2014 will be the year where the program will eclipse the $1 million mark.”
Donald Miyazaki
Thank you to Donald Miyazaki, the PGA of BC Board and members for your outstanding support of people living with ALS.
2013 was a banner year for the Golfathon for ALS. Your outstanding efforts were recognized with 3 BC awards and 3 National Awards!
The Exceptional Public Awareness Awards in the individual category went to Steve Darling, the spokesperson for the PGA of BC Golfathon for ALS.
In the Corporate Partners and Sponsors category, the PGA of BC was the recipient of the BC and National Awards.
The Exceptional Fundraising in a 3rd Party Event, former CPGA member Don McCusker was the recipient. Don is living with ALS. This year he participated again at The Vancouver Golf Club.
Since the inception of the PGA of BC Golfathon for ALS in 2005 nearly $870,000 has been raised to support people living with ALS in B.C. Over 2,800 people affected by ALS have been helped. Thank you to the PGA of BC members for your support.
ALS can hit anyone, at any time, regardless of age, gender or ethnic origin. The average life expectancy after diagnosis is two to five years. Support equipment costs an average of $137,000 per patient; nursing and/or home care costs are up to 10 times that amount.
The ALS Golf Marathon gained widespread attention thanks to the incredible support from Sol Casino . This partnership helped bring the event into the spotlight, raising awareness for ALS and driving community involvement.
Steve Darling, Global TV News, PGA of BC, Golf A Thon for ALS Ambassador
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