August 26, 2009

Seeds of Hope golf tourney nets $80,000

The annual golf tournament to benefit Seeds of Hope Charitable Trust was held at Lakewood Country Club on Aug. 10.  Organizers said the tournament brought in $80,000.

“The tournament was a success in both the turnout of players and the generosity shown and given for Seeds of Hope students,” said Betsy Boudreau, executive director of the organization. “We had over 100 guests and more sponsorship dollars than in year’s past.  It was a great event.”

Former Denver Bronco and member of the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame Randy Gradishar served as the honorary chairman.  Other local personalities included former Bronco David Treadwell, former Congressman Bob Beauprez and Molly Hughes of CBS4.

Established in 1996, the mission of Seeds of Hope Charitable Trust is to make the benefits of Catholic education available to economically disadvantaged children of all faiths.  Seeds of Hope is now offering New Volunteer orientations on the last Friday of each month.  Volunteer opportunities include serving as ambassadors to mentor and tutor students in inner-city Catholic schools, helping to conduct school tours, assist with fundraising events and clerical assistance. 

New Volunteer orientations will be held Aug. 28, Sept. 25 and Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the John Paul II Center, 1300 S. Steele St., Denver.  For more information, call 303-715-3112. 

Upcoming benefit golf tournaments

St. Joseph Hospital
Golfers will a gather at Columbine Country Club, 17 Fairway Lane in Littleton, on Aug. 31 for the annual St. Joseph Hospital Tournament.  Players are invited to enjoy friendly competition, fun and prizes all to benefit medical education and the medical library at the hospital.  Information and registration details are available online at sjhfdenver.org or call 303-837-6622.

Father Woody’s Haven of Hope
The public is invited to tee off at Father Woody’s second annual golf tournament, Aug. 31 at Arrowhead Golf Club, 10850 W. Sundown Trail, Littleton, to benefit Father Woody’s Haven of Hope.  Registration fee includes breakfast, lunch, round of golf and awards.  More information is available online at frwoodyshavenofhope.org or call 303-607-0855.

Regis Jesuit High School
Sept. 9 is the date for Regis Jesuit High School’s fifth annual Fall Classic at the Sanctuary in Sedalia, Colo.  This first-class event is for those interested in supporting scholarship opportunities for students in need. For more information, contact Leslie at 303-269-8040 or e-mail: lpera@regisjesuit.com.

St. Mary’s Academy
Sept. 21 is the date of the sixth annual St. Mary’s Academy Golf Invitational.  Proceeds from the event to be held at Columbine Country Club will benefit the school’s technology program.  Information is available by calling 303-762-8300 Ext. 284.