The Medford Knights of Columbus will hold its 15th anniversary golf tournament “Chip for Charity” on June 13 at Little Mill Country Club in Marlton. Registration prices increase after April 15 from $195 to $215. The event benefits Family Promise, St. Vincent de Paul and 1st Way of Burlington County.
The Medford Township Knights of Columbus will hold its 15th anniversary golf tournament on June 13 at Little Mill Country Club in Marlton, a “Chip for Charity”
that benefits the organizations Family Promise, St. Vincent de Paul and 1st Way of Burlington County.
The Medford Knights Charity Fund invites local businesses owners and the public to “Chip in for Charity” by supporting its cause or participating in the event itself. Awards and gift baskets will also be offered, with a chance to win a prize or gift card donated by Medford businesses such as Braddock’s Tavern and ShopRite.
Tax-deductible sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and individuals who want to show support by sponsoring the event or making donations.
Don Bouchard, a member of the Medford Knights and chair of the annual golf outing, has led the event for nine years. He noted how sponsorships range from $5,000 for platinum to $500 for bronze. This year’s donation goal is to beat previous amounts of more than $22,000, with a goal of $30,000 for each organization this year.
The nonprofits who benefit from the golf event support the homeless, those who are food insecure and mothers and children in crisis, among other efforts. Bouchard noted how impactful donations are, especially given financial issues for donors that resulted from the pandemic.
“For example, Family Promise, if they don’t have the (new) building ready yet, they’re gonna have to house them [people] in motels,” Bouchard said, adding that some of them charge more than $400 a week. “This money will go toward taking care of that.”
He noted the importance of the Medford Knights’ message.
“The first thing we look at as knights is charity, that’s number one,” Bouchard said of the nonprofit. “Thats why we become knights, to be able to give back. We’ve been blessed and we want to give back to the community, to our church and to people in need.”
Golf registration is $195 per person, but will increase after April 15 to $215. Admission tickets include greens fees, golf cart, golf shirt, gifts, lunch and a buffet dinner. The tournament will be played in a scramble format for 188 golfers.
