Golf: SAGES Fundraiser 2020
Golf
This year marked the 6th annual playing of the SAGES fundraiser.
Sages, comprising of golfers over 50 years of age, annually collect funds for charities.
The SAGES Windhoek branch hosts an annual fundraiser whereby players are invited to a 2-day team event comprising of two players. The format is a betterball scramble drive. Players indicate on the entry forms which charities they like to support. The event was held early in October with 42 teams participating.
Players pay an entry fee and compete for lucrative prizes supported by generous sponsors, from individuals’, companies and participants.
The title sponsorship from BCX, Rennies Travel Namibia as well as major contributions from FNB Namibia and Gondwana are the foundation of hosting such an event.
A raffle is also held which raises additional funds and Mustek from South Africa supported this initiative.
On Wednesday 2 December, the beneficiaries were invited to a breakfast at the Windhoek Golf & Country Club where the proceeds were handed over. Not all beneficiaries could be present as they reside in other towns.
The beneficiaries were:
Cancer Association of Namibia
SPCA
Hope Village
ISAP
Old Age Homes
SINASRA
Môreson Special School
Huis Palms (Walvis Bay)
Henties Bay Frail Care Centre
Tears of Hope (Swakopmund)
Multiple Sclerosis Namibia
Maroelapark Old Age Home
Okanti Foundation
All present beneficiaries told their stories of challenges and hope and were enlightened by the financial support and already had plans to put the funds to good use.
SAGES members also get involved in some of the projects such as enhancements at old age homes and this makes a difference in the lives of those in need.
Since the inception of the Fundraiser, Sages Windhoek Branch has raised over N$700 000 and distributed them to various charities.
Two sponsors already indicated that they would support the event again in 2021.
Sages, comprising of golfers over 50 years of age, annually collect funds for charities.
The SAGES Windhoek branch hosts an annual fundraiser whereby players are invited to a 2-day team event comprising of two players. The format is a betterball scramble drive. Players indicate on the entry forms which charities they like to support. The event was held early in October with 42 teams participating.
Players pay an entry fee and compete for lucrative prizes supported by generous sponsors, from individuals’, companies and participants.
The title sponsorship from BCX, Rennies Travel Namibia as well as major contributions from FNB Namibia and Gondwana are the foundation of hosting such an event.
A raffle is also held which raises additional funds and Mustek from South Africa supported this initiative.
On Wednesday 2 December, the beneficiaries were invited to a breakfast at the Windhoek Golf & Country Club where the proceeds were handed over. Not all beneficiaries could be present as they reside in other towns.
The beneficiaries were:
Cancer Association of Namibia
SPCA
Hope Village
ISAP
Old Age Homes
SINASRA
Môreson Special School
Huis Palms (Walvis Bay)
Henties Bay Frail Care Centre
Tears of Hope (Swakopmund)
Multiple Sclerosis Namibia
Maroelapark Old Age Home
Okanti Foundation
All present beneficiaries told their stories of challenges and hope and were enlightened by the financial support and already had plans to put the funds to good use.
SAGES members also get involved in some of the projects such as enhancements at old age homes and this makes a difference in the lives of those in need.
Since the inception of the Fundraiser, Sages Windhoek Branch has raised over N$700 000 and distributed them to various charities.
Two sponsors already indicated that they would support the event again in 2021.
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