Calling All Golfers for Local Cancer Fundraiser July 23

Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group (SCCBG) will be the beneficiary of New Leaf’s Taste at the Tee golf tournament fundraiser again this year. The fourth annual event will take place on Thursday, July 23 at Seascape Golf Club in Aptos. This action-packed event features lunch, shot-gun scramble, tastes of food, beer and wine around the course, dinner, silent auction, raffle and prizes. New Leaf is currently seeking players and sponsors as well as donations for the auction and raffle. Registration starts at 10 am with tee-off at 12:30 pm.

New Leaf’s Taste at the Tee has raised over $57,000 for local nonprofits since it was launched in 2012. “Last year, with the help of our sponsors, we were able to raise more than $26,000 for Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group. This year our goal is to raise $30,000 for SCCBG, which they will in turn distribute to their six local beneficiaries that either support people living with cancer, or fund important research,” said New Leaf Community Markets’ Marketing Director Sarah Owens. The beneficiaries are Hospice of Santa Cruz, Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Association, Katz Cancer Resource Center, Teen Kitchen Project, UC Santa Cruz Fellowship for Cancer Research, and WomenCARE.

“The Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group is proud to be the sole beneficiary of New Leaf Community Markets “Taste at the Tee” golf tournament for the second consecutive year. New Leaf’s long-time commitment to SCCBG is key to our ability to provide financial support to our local cancer support and research beneficiaries,”said long-time SCCBG Board Member Terry Hardin.

Sponsors that have signed on so far include: Hunter Hill Wines, Kicking Horse Coffee, Organic India, Zena Sass, Niman Ranch, Organic Valley, and Smart Chicken™. For more information about participating or donating, visit www.newleaf.com/taste-at-the-tee, email community@newleaf.com, or call 831-600-3865.

About Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group
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 stores, 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