Portland, OR. The Children’s Course & First Tee – Greater Portland celebrated its 25th anniversary by holding a virtual Wine & Golf Ball auction. For two years now the annual auction had to be held online. Former KPTV news anchor Amy Troy was the emcee for the live-streaming event on April 14th. It grossed $246,000.
The mission of The Children’s Course/The First Tee – Greater Portland is to provide children–particularly underprivileged, at-risk, low-to-moderate income, and special needs youth–the opportunity to participate in educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values, and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.
Executive Director of the Children’s Course, Marti Loeb addressed supporters during the online gala and explained how the nonprofit found a silver lining in 2020. “It allowed for safe social distancing for our young people and getting them out of doors into fresh air during a pandemic.”
Duncan and Cindy Campbell offered a $25,000 matching gift challenge
In 1996 founder, Duncan Campbell and his wife Cindy had the vision to create a golf course that would be dedicated to children. The Children’s Course was born from this vision. Providing a location for children to learn and play the game of golf was just part of Duncan’s plan. He envisioned using golf to provide positive youth development. That’s what the Children’s Course does today.
Volunteer Coach Stephanie Murphy and her student Da’ Vonnie explain the benefits of the nonprofit.
The Children’s Course operates as a non-profit 501 (c) (3), and is funded by private donations from foundations, corporations, and individuals.
From First Tee & First Tee Greater Portland:
The Children’s Course eventually partnered with the national organization, First Tee and has embraced its Core Values. Our mission is to impact the lives of kids ages 4-18 by providing learning facilities and educational programs. The game of golf helps to instill integrity and make people of rich character.
The Children’s Course eventually partnered with the national organization, First Tee and has embraced its Core Values. Our mission is to impact the lives of kids ages 4-18 by providing learning facilities and educational programs. The game of golf helps to instill integrity and make people of rich character.
The golf course is home to the First Tee – Greater Portland, which provides young people with character-building and life skills lessons using golf as the platform.
Portland, February 14th, 2014. It was the most successful Valentine’s Day fundraiser for the Children’s Cancer Association (CCA) with $670,000 pledged and counting. Donations will help seriously ill kids, teens, and their families. CCA organizers say, “We are honored and humbled by this outpouring of generosity and love.” KPTV FOX12 Oregon’s Amy Troy, CCA Founder and CEO, Regina Ellis, and KPTV’s Shauna Parsons bonded in the studio during the Valentine-A-Thon.
CCA staff members Angela Long, Christina Heesacker, Meg Byrtek, Nicole MacDonald, Jenny O’Brian, Sierra Smith, Regina Ellis, Katy Moore (The BUZZ), Dave Schaeffer, Kacy Smerke, Cheryl Kanekoa, and Willow Bacon. Top row: CCA staff members Greg Pokarney, Nonda Hanneman, The BUZZ’s Mitch, KPTV’s Mark Nelsen and Corey Hansen, The Buzz’s Daria, KPTV’s Shauna Parsons and Amy Troy, The BUZZ’s Ted, Brian, and Kent, and CCA’s Diana Szymczak.
Director of Marketing at Dick Hannah Dealerships, Kent Van Arnam, Ryland, Caden (who picked the winning raffle ticket), and Blake, and KPTV’s Mark Nelsen.
KPTV’s Pete Ferryman, Tony Martinez, Andy Carson, CCA’s Regina Ellis, KPTV’s Kimberly Maus, and CCA Board Chair, Andy Lytle, Division Vice President, Estates – West, Jackson Family Wines.
Nike’s Vice President for Design and Special Projects, Tinker Hatfield and CCA Board Member, Andrea Corradini, Nike Senior Merchandising Director, Emerging Markets, Running, captained a man vs. woman donation challenge for CCA raising more than $110,000! They are pictured here flanking KPTV’s Amy Troy.
Many friends came together to donate their time and talent to create this milestone:Daria, Mitch, Ted, and the rest of the crew at 105.1 The BUZZ
Melissa Maag and CCA Ambassador Board Member, Allison Clarke, President, Allison Clarke Consulting, rally the phone bank volunteers.
CCA Ambassador Board Members Sabrina Snow, Vice President, Washington Trust Bank, and Jenifer Nelles, National Accounts Consultant, Standard Insurance Company
WayneGarciaFox12 KPTV’s Wayne Garcia encouges viewers to become a King or Queen of Hearts by making a $1,000 donation to CCA.
Melissa Maag and CCA Ambassador Board Member, Allison Clarke, President, Allison Clarke Consulting, rally the phone bank volunteers.
ThompsonsKingAndQueen (left to right) Former CCA-served parents and long-time CCA supporters Mike and Wendy Thompson manned the phone bank, taking donations from the community. Mike’s stack of five hats represents a $5,000 donation!
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