Twenty-one players took the “Challenge” of the 100 hole golf marathon at the Don Hennigan Memorial Golf Event. The morning started with Cinco Charities® board members, Lou Boxleitner, Ginger Hopper, Pat Mahaffey and Brian Varvel, greeting, meeting and thanking the players and guest supporters. Annie Starkey, Project Manager/ Regional Care Centers for MD Anderson was also present at the starting lineup to help cheer on the players.
Mike Mansfield, Head Golf Professional at Willow Fork Country Club, had displayed the sponsor signs around the putting green, where the players were gathered and Duval Mc Daniel and Monty Ballard announced players and thanked event sponsors. Players were offered pro-shop credits for participation and they all opted to donate their prize back to Cinco Charities® at the invitation (arm-twisting) of Monty. Each player was given a Game Day shirt that was donated by the Ballard’s. And the Games Began!
The hosts, Erin and Monty Ballard along with the staff of Willow Fork provided a day of fun, good eats, and beverages for the players. The marathon golf event was an inspiration created in memory of Erin Ballard’s father, Don Hennigan. We understand that this was the “First Annual” event with more to come!
Each player was “Challenged” to compete for sponsorships from their sphere of employers, friends, and family to add to their entry donation of $1000. Duval McDaniel, Willow Fork resident, friend of the Ballard’s & regular on the course, chaired the event like a real champ! With the support of Frank Lombard, VP Katy Area Economic Development Council, and Monty Ballard players were recruited as well as event sponsors who made generous donations.
Many thanks to the players who help make the event fun and successful, Monty Ballard, Lance LaCour, Duval McDaniel, Stephen Mondshine, Robert Holloway, Michael Fitzgerald, Jake Hallsted, Jon Holvik, Phil Frederickson, Richard Hollan, Bob Craig, Phil Landis, Leonard Rameriz, JR Vaughn, Mark Purser, John Wilson and their supporters.
Special thanks to the event sponsors for your amazing contributions, Rosenberger Construction, Hamilton Group, Steve and Jody Sandlin, Business Jet Consultants, Inc., Don McGill Toyota, Bill Callegari, Texas State Representative, Frank and Nancy Lombard, Gary and Lynn McClendon, Tradition Bank, Cronos Technology, Inc., PBK Architects, AXA Foundation, Memorial Hermann, Grace Foundation, Conoco, Harvey Gulf Intl., G&H Air Conditioning, Thrustmaster, Kongsberg Maritime, inc., Sign*A*Rama and all the individuals and corporations who supported players.
At the conclusion Cinco Charities® was presented with a check for $56,000 which will be used for the operating budget, carrying on our mission of providing temporary housing for critically ill patients that come to Katy for medical treatment. Many patients that do not have temporary housing options, would not be able to come for their treatment without the free assistance Cinco Charities makes available.
Cinco Charities® Board Chair Ginger Hopper says, “We could not make the housing available for the patients and their family or caregivers without each of you, the supporters and volunteers. We are anticipating 2012 to be the year we announce the address of our new Hospital Hospitality House and break ground.”
This event proved to Cinco Charities® that the Katy community is ready for a hospitality house, evidenced by the love and support that was shown at this event.
Photos are now online for viewing on our Facebook page!