John David Keith Charity Golf Tournament at Polo Golf & Country Club

On Monday, August 29, friends, family, and complete strangers will gather together to pay tribute to Cumming resident John David Keith with a Charity Golf Tournament at Polo Golf & Country Club.

In 2008, the former golf instructor was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) - a progressive and degenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal column. Also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, ALS robs its victims of the ability to perform even the simplest of tasks that many of us take for granted, and often drains the victim's family of virtually all of their resources. This event will benefit the John David Keith Medical Relief Fund in order to help defray the cost of much-needed medical supplies and caregivers for John David.

Check-in begins at 8 a.m. with a 9 a.m. tee-off. The format of play is a four-person scramble, and the cost to participate is $90 per player—which in addition to going to a very good cause, includes green fees, cart, and range balls. At 2 p.m., John David will make a brief appearance, thanks to the generous donation of services from Advanced Ambulance Service, Inc. It just so happens that this very special event coincides with John David's 44th birthday, and we hope you can help us celebrate this extremely brave young man.

To add your name to the list of players for the tournament, please send an e-mail to event organizer Harmony Kiser at harmony.kiser@comcast.net or call (770) 205-7899. The deadline to sign up is Friday, August 26.

Those wishing to show their support through monetary contributions are asked to make checks payable to the John David Keith Medical Relief Fund. Donations can be dropped off at any RBC Bank location in the Atlanta area or mailed to: The John David Keith Medical Relief Fund c/o Harmony Kiser 6230 Lenbrook Court Cumming, GA 30040.

To learn more about this tournament and future events, please visit www.facebook.com/johndavidkeith. Plans for a benefit concert for John David at Smith’s Olde Bar in downtown Atlanta are already in the works.

For more information about ALS, visit The ALS Association online at www.alsa.org.