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WALLACE — River Landing’s annual Swing for a Cure fundraiser is set to return this October, with a goal of exceeding last year’s donation of $20,000 to ECU Health Cancer Center. Organized by the River Landing Golf Association for Ladies (RLGALS), this multi-day event will culminate in an 18-hole charity tournament on Oct. 18. One of the community’s favorite traditions, a dramatic helicopter golf ball drop offering exciting prizes, will also take place.
Leading up to the main tournament, RLGALS will host Putting for Pink on Oct. 8 and 11. This event invites residents and guests of all ages to participate in a 5-hole putting challenge for just $10 per adult and $2 per child. Half of the proceeds will go directly to cancer research.
“Whether you play, volunteer, or simply attend, every contribution brings us closer to a cure,” said Chris Rollins, event chair.
One of the most anticipated highlights will occur at 4 p.m. on tournament day when hundreds of numbered golf balls will be dropped from a helicopter. The three balls landing closest to the pin will divide the proceeds: 25% to the first place, 15% to the second, and 10% to the third. Helicopter ball drop tickets are available, priced at $20 for three balls or $100 for 25 balls. The deadline to purchase is Oct. 12 at noon.
The entry fee for the tournament is $150, which includes a scramble-format round, snacks, beverages, lunch, and a $100 donation. Non-members are welcome to participate for $170 per person.
To purchase tickets, email Elaine Frater at efrater@aol.com, Diane Brostowin at dianebrostowin@gmail.com, Terrie Fritz at momof3wv@gmail.com, or Margaret Overby at margaretcoverby@aol.com. Payments can be made by cash or check, payable to RLGALS.
For more than two decades Swing for a Cure has evolved from a single golf outing into a major fundraising initiative, fueled by dedicated volunteers and the generosity of the community.
