A golf tournament planned for March will raise money to help Sandy Springs police officers in need.
The nonprofit Sandy Springs Police Benevolent Fund will host its charity invitational on March 26 at the Cherokee Town & Country Club, an all-day event to benefit officers and their families.
“When an SSPD police officer’s child needed special surgery, an SSPD officer unexpectedly required surgery, an SSFD fireman suffered from a serious illness, or a Georgia State Trooper was killed in the line of duty, the Sandy Springs Police Benevolent Fund was there and prepared to help,” the brochure for the tournament says. “Fortunately, the Sandy Springs Police Benevolent Fund is not limited to SSPD officers. Additionally, it has reached across several jurisdictional lines to help all public safety officers who have been in need.”
The tournament will be a competition between four-person teams. Sponsorships range from $500 to $25,000.
District 3 Sandy Springs Councilman Chip Collins, who serves on the advisory board for the tournament, is offering his constituents an additional incentive to participate: beer. Collins told constituents via email he’d buy a round of drinks or some other gift for the team in his district with the lowest score.
“I have pledged to get them five foursomes (20 golfers) from the good folks of District 3, so I hope you’ll help me accomplish that goal,” Collins said in the email. ” … I think this will be a great opportunity to play golf, socialize and rub elbows with your neighbors, community leaders, and our friends on the force who put their lives on the line for us everyday. I hope you’ll join us.”
For more information visit: http://www.magnoliagolfgroup.com/sandy-springs-police-charity-golf-invitational/index.html
