Friday, May 10, 2002
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Friday, May 10, 2002 |
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Aaron steps to the plate for Christian City
Hank Aaron will host Christian City's 7th annual Home for Children Golf Tournament at Smoke Rise Golf and Country Club May 20. The tournament benefits Christian City's Home for Children, which provides a loving, nurturing environment for nearly 65 homeless children. "I have had the privilege of being involved with the Christian City Home for Children Golf Tournament for the past two years. This year I am pleased and honored to serve as Honorary Chairman of this wonderful event," said Aaron. More than $10,000 in prizes will be awarded, and golfers can participate as individuals or as a foursome in the four-man scramble. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 11 a.m. A set of Ping irons will be given for first place. Prizes will be given for second and third place teams, as well as the longest drive, closest to the pin, Mulligan drawings and the hole-in-one prize from Hank Aaron BMW. Corporate sponsors include Coca-Cola, Re/Max of Atlanta, Delta Air Lines, Georgia Power, MetLife, Covenant Administrators, SIKES Paper & Supply, HRH Insurance of Atlanta, IPS Ground Support Division, PRI X-RAY Mobile Diagnostic Imaging Specialists, DAZCO, Cherry Bekaert & Holland Certified Public Accountants & Consultants, A/C Power Heating & Air, Electro Graphic Products, Thysses Krupp Elevators and BananAppeal/Westminster Ceramics. "Christian City's Home for Children is in the midst of celebrating its 40th year of providing a home to homeless children," said Aaron. "While the future is bright, costs continue to rise at a rapid pace, and this tournament is a great way to show your support and ensure the Home for Children another happy and successful 40 years. Please join me in supporting the 7th Annual Christian City Home for Children Golf Tournament." For information about the golf tournament call 770-703-2636 or log onto the website and click on the tournament information link at www.christiancity.org. Christian City is a nonprofit, non-denominational organization founded in1962 with a mission to minister to the needs of families, with particular emphasis on children, the aged and the infirm. The 400-acre campus includes a Home for Children, independent living, assisted living, nursing home and Alzheimer's care.
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