Scottsdale man raises money for families of fallen heroes through golf
Scottsdale resident Bob Kurtz is playing 100 holes of golf right-handed and 100 holes of golf left-handed to raise money for spouses and children of fallen or disabled military service members and first responders.
(Courtesy Metro Creative Connection)
Golf Ironman Bob Kurtz is playing a double marathon for families of fallen heroes. The 83-year-old marathoner will play 100 holes of golf right-handed and 100 holes of golf left-handed from 5:30 am to 7:30 pm today at Ancala Country Club, 11700 E. Via Linda, in Scottsdale.
Contributions will benefit Folds of Honor, a nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to spouses and children of fallen or disabled military service members and first responders, according to a press release.
The organization has provided $250 million in scholarships since 2007. Contributions from this event will benefit local spouses and children through the local Folds of Honor chapter, according to a press release.
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Scottsdale man raises money for families of fallen heroes through golf
(Courtesy Metro Creative Connection)
Scottsdale resident Bob Kurtz is playing 100 holes of golf right-handed and 100 holes of golf left-handed to raise money for spouses and children of fallen or disabled military service members and first responders.
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Golf Ironman Bob Kurtz is playing a double marathon for families of fallen heroes. The 83-year-old marathoner will play 100 holes of golf right-handed and 100 holes of golf left-handed from 5:30 am to 7:30 pm today at Ancala Country Club, 11700 E. Via Linda, in Scottsdale.
Contributions will benefit Folds of Honor, a nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to spouses and children of fallen or disabled military service members and first responders, according to a press release.
The organization has provided $250 million in scholarships since 2007. Contributions from this event will benefit local spouses and children through the local Folds of Honor chapter, according to a press release.
Anyone interested in supporting this unique fundraising effort can contribute online at www.golfsironman.com.
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