YMCA Of Metro North Raises $95K At Annual Golf Tournament

PEABODY, MA — The YMCA of Metro North raised more than $95,000 to support youth programs at its 39th annual Fore the Kids Golf Tournament held on Monday at Salem's Kernwood Country Club.

This year's event included 34 teams who played to benefit summer camps, Y Academy educational programs and free memberships for 7th and 8th grade students from Lynn. North Shore Bank was the tournament sponsor.

"At North Shore Bank, we believe in giving back to the communities we serve," North Shore Bank CEO Kevin M. Tierney, Sr. "The YMCA of Metro North plays a critical role in promoting healthy lifestyles, supporting youth development, a safe environment and fostering a sense of community. We are honored to be part of their mission of inclusion and to support the wellbeing of our neighbors, especially the children.”

The event is one of the YMCA of Metro North’s biggest fundraisers of the year.

"The success of this golf tournament and other fundraisers is a testament to the unwavering support of our community," YMCA of Metro North President and CEO Kathleen Walsh said. "Your participation reaffirms our mission and provides us with the resources to continually develop and enhance programs that support youth and teen development in our region."

The YMCA of Metro North provides over $2 million in financial assistance to ensure that its memberships, programs, and services are accessible to everyone in their region.

Their next major fundraising event, the Where in the World annual celebration, will take place on Sept. 26, at the Torigian Family YMCA. The event will also honor Kevin Tierney and North Shore Bank with the Community Compass Award for decades of outstanding leadership and positive impact on the region.

Those interested in participating in the program can learn more about doing so here.

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. X/Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)