New Leaf's Taste at the Tee Raises $22,870 for Local Cancer Services & Research

120 golfers enjoyed a full day of fun activities at the fourth annual New Leaf’s Taste at the Tee golf tournament fundraiser on July 23 at Seascape Golf Club. The event raised $22,870 for Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group (SCCBG) who will distribute the funds to its six local cancer beneficiaries: Hospice of Santa Cruz, Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Association, Katz Cancer Resource Center, Teen Kitchen Project, WomenCARE and UC Santa Cruz Fellowship for Cancer Research.

The sold-out golf tournament included lunch, golf scramble, tastes of food, beer and wine at several holes around the course, dinner, silent auction, raffle and prizes.

New Leaf’s Taste at the Tee has raised almost $80,000 for local nonprofits since it was launched in 2012. Of the total, $48,875 has been donated to SCCBG, the sole beneficiary of 2014 and 2015 golf events. “New Leaf Community Markets has shown tremendous leadership in supporting the Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group through the golf tournament and many other activities over the years,” said Terry Hardin, long-time SCCBG board member. “We are very grateful for the Taste at the Tee donation; it will have a very significant impact on our local cancer support and research beneficiaries who provide vital services for our community,” he added.

New Leaf Donates an Additional $4,250 to SCCBG for Grazing on the Green

New Leaf is once again a major sponsor of the SCCBG’s annual Grazing on the Green Food, Wine and Beer Festival, an annual event that has raised over $250,000 for local cancer organizations since it was launched 12 years ago. New Leaf contributed $4,250 to SCCBG to support this year’s event that takes place on September 19 in Aptos Village Park and features over 50 restaurants, wineries, breweries and exhibitors.

About Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group

Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with cancer in the Santa Cruz community by raising money to support their beneficiary organizations and fund new research that will provide possible cures and better solutions for treating cancer. Their nonprofit organization accomplishes these activities by raising community consciousness through events supported by our partners. Since its founding in 1995, the SCCBG has raised over $1.5 million for its beneficiary organizations. www.sccbg.org

About New Leaf Community Markets

A natural grocery store with seven locations, New Leaf has been serving the community for 30 years. New Leaf is committed to offering customers choices that have the most beneficial impact on their health and the health of the environment. Helping customers make informed decisions is an integral part of this commitment. New Leaf is the first grocer in California to achieve B Corporation certification, which means that New Leaf uses the power of business to solve social and economic problems. New Leaf’s mission, to nourish and sustain our community, is reflected in the 10 percent of profits given annually to support local nonprofits working to improve the quality of life. www.newleaf.com