Golfers Needed for Longest Day of Golf Marathon

The Crisis Center for South Suburbia will host its 11th annual “Longest Day of Golf Marathon” on Thursday, May 7, at Silver Lake Country Club. Up to 36 golfers are invited to play up to 54 holes of golf in one day. These lucky golf enthusiasts get to do what they love best: have a full day on the course and support a worthwhile cause by raising funds for victims of domestic violence.

The concept is simple; each participant golfs for free, and has a goal to secure sponsors and pledges for each hole played or for the entire day. Sponsorships allow CCSS to provide clients with shelter, counseling, clothing, food, transportation to job interviews, and more. A minimum goal of at least $750 in sponsorships is set for each golfer. $750 can provide resources demonstrating healthy relationships at a school assembly and diapers and wipes for one month to infants who have lost their homes due to domestic violence. By asking 20 friends, family, co-workers, and employers to pledge only $1.00 per hole, the goal is easily attainable and offers a large impact to the clients in need. All proceeds provide services to over 2,000 women and children assisted each year as they begin their journeys toward a life free from abuse.

Golfers from past year’s rave about the excitement of the event.

“CCSS provides a unique event that allows people who love golf to spend a day having fun and making an impact” said one golfer. “As a longtime golfer, I still felt the challenge of an all-day golf event. The challenge is what makes the day worthwhile. You see improvement in your game from hole to hole which helps make getting to the end that much more rewarding”.

The day will begin at 6:30 a.m. as golfers check in and are offered a continental breakfast. At 7 a.m. golfers start the marathon. While golfing, participants receive refreshments throughout the day including lunch on the go and dinner after a day on the course. Weary players will have no worries; each golfer has their own cart for speed, ease, and enjoyment.

Additional information about how to register for or support this event is available on the Crisis Center’s website at www.crisisctr.org, or by contacting Special Events Coordinator Chris Beele at cbeele@crisisctr.org or at 708-429-7255.

The Crisis Center for South Suburbia is a non-profit community organization that provides emergency shelter and other essential services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence. Visit www.crisisctr.org for more information about the Crisis Center, ways to support its mission, and the services it provides.