Waban’s Annual Golf Tournament Raises
Over $10,000 for Special Olympians
The numbers are finally in, and this year’s annual Tee Up and Drive Fore Waban Special Olympics Athletes Golf Tournament raised over $10,000!
Community partners, golfers, and Waban staff and program participants came together for a day of golf at the Sanford Country Club in support of Waban’s Olympians and their journey to the 2020 games. Each year, Waban sends a team of dedicated athletes to Orono to compete in the Maine Special Olympics. All funds raised at the golf tournament support the athlete’s travel expenses and fund scholarships for year-round physical fitness training.
This year, the tournament raised over $10,000, surpassing last year’s total of over $7,000. The tournament was made possible by a host of committed community partners. Gold sponsors included: CGI, Garnsey Brothers Insurance, KBW Financial, Partners Bank, Staples, and TPX Communications. Silver sponsors included: HM Payson, MEDLINE, MEMIC, and York Hospital. Bronze sponsors included: American Security Alarm, Anthem, Genest Concrete, JA Simpson, Patco, Saco House of Pizza, and Webb Law. In addition to the tournament’s sponsors, Waban received donations from many local businesses, families, and longtime supporters.
“Without the support of our community, none of this would be possible,” said Neal Meltzer, Waban’s executive director. “Our team is so grateful to everyone who helped make this year’s golf tournament the most successful one yet!”
The picturesque fall day was filled with stiff competition on the course. Team Staples came out on top, with a team score of 60, securing them the first-place spot. Angela Hansen and Alan Richardson came in first place for closest to the pin, and Angela and Chuck Auger won the longest drive.
As a result of this year’s successful tournament, Waban’s Special Olympians are ready to go for the 2020 games!
About Waban: For more than 50 years, Waban has been working on behalf of children and adults with autism, intellectual, and developmental disabilities, providing services and supporting more than 3,000 individuals annually. It offers many programs including residential services, adult day programs, therapeutic preschool and K-2 programs, children’s and adult case management, employment services, and clinical services. For more information: www.waban.org or (207) 324-7955.
Emily Spenser
Director, Communications and Development
Waban Projects, Inc.
5 Dunaway Drive, Sanford, Maine
Phone: (207) 324-7955
Email: espencer@waban.org
Website: www.waban.org
