The ‘Five for 5’ Monumental Tournament of Aces was a tremendous success for the Lindsay Leigh Kimmett Foundation, held at the Links of GlenEagles Oct. 6. It raised money for five local charities.
So far, the tally is running more than $90,000 for the charities; with $14,000 a piece plus an additional $20,000 for the Boma la Mama charity. Founded by Cochrane couple, Lawrence and Leesha Mafuru, the charity is seeking to build a birthing and midwifery centre in Tanzania. Visit bomalamama.com for more.
“It was a record-breaking day in terms of golfers (171), sponsorships, donations, auctions and total money raised — but also on the golf course,” said Kelly Kimmett, adding that the atmosphere was lively and spirited.
“We really noticed the atmosphere during the banquet and auction was electric, with so many people rallying behind the cause — especially after Leesha and Lawrence presented the Boma la Mama project.”
The annual fundraiser has already surpassed the goal of $75,000; last year’s tourney raised $85,000 for the LINDSAY Project at the University of Calgary School of Medicine. To learn more, visit lindsaykimmett.org.
