MEDFORD – Medford Knights Charity Fund, a New Jersey nonprofit corporation, recently hosted its 15th annual charity golf tournament, raising $83,000 for Medford’s Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Family Promise of Burlington County, and 1st Way of Burlington County. The proceeds are a 23 percent increase from the 2021 tournament.
“We are grateful to our sponsors, golfers, and volunteers, all of whom recognized the continued impact of current challenges on organizations within in our communities that treat every man, woman, and child with respect, dignity, and compassion,” said Council 6520 Past Grand Knight Don Bouchard, who co-chaired the event.
The event had 50 sponsors, up from 47 in 2021, including the following event sponsors:
• Holman (Driving What’s Right])
• Healthcare Stakeholders Solutions LLC
• The Law Office of David J. Karbasian, PC
• Miles Technologies
• Zallie’s Fresh Kitchen at ShopRite of Medford
“We are also grateful to our 10 Gold Sponsors, 11 Silver Sponsors, 21 Bronze Sponsors, 40 boosters, 72 local merchants who donated items for the raffles and prizes, and local golf courses that donated foursomes for auction who ‘chipped in for charity’ to make our annual tournament an overwhelming success,” added Bouchard. “And we were thrilled to have 200 registered golfers and representatives from each organization for the awards presentation and an incredible dinner.”
Holman and Burns Honda generously supplied vehicles for a chance to win with a hole in one.
Tournament Winners
• 1st Place: Keith Langan, Brian Bouchard, Chuck Insalaco, Mike McKenty
• 2nd Place: Cecil Lamb, Scott Lamb, Mike Schwab, Brad Bayard
• 3rd Place: Tom Teal, Connor Dragone, Jay Dragone, Brandon Ford
Golf Awards
• Closet to the Pin: 9 Red – Ed Martino, 2 White – Keith Langan, 8 Blue – Jeff Sallade
• Most Accurate Drive: 7 Red – Matt Goepel, 7 White – Pete Perno, 4 Blue – Will Lawrence
• Chipping Contest: Phil Donegan
The event also featured lunch, dinner, a live auction, and a raffle.
The Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic lay organization. Dedicated to the principles of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism, the Knights provide members and their families with volunteer opportunities for service to people of all backgrounds. During the past year, Knights around the world donated more than 47 million service hours and $150 million for worthy causes in their communities.
The St. Vincent de Paul is a Catholic lay organization that allows women and men to join together to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to those who are needy and suffering. During the last fiscal year, the Medford Conference helped more than 6,500 men, women, and children in more than 1,700 families with spiritual assistance and food, clothing, and financial help for rent and mortgage, auto insurance, utilities, health care, and other expenses valued at more than $360,000.
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Family Promise of Burlington County is a non-profit interfaith organization committed to a united outreach by the religious community in Burlington County providing shelter, meals, and assistance to homeless families. The program provides help, hope, and a safe haven for guests while they seek affordable housing. Since 1997 Family Promise has hosted 450 families and more than 900 children. In 2021, Family Promise provided 3,888 total nights of shelter.
1st Way of Burlington County helps any woman or girl with an unplanned pregnancy find medical, legal, or psychological help as well as shelter, education, or adoption guidance. 1st Way provides free resources which support life affirming choices through a loving, non-judgement approach with peer counseling, education, and practical services. In 2021, 1st Way distributed 30,900 diapers/pull ups, 600 boxes of wipes, 750 bottles of lotion, baby wash, and shampoo, 1,000 jars of baby food, 400 cans of formula, and 100 large baby items such as playpens and hundreds of article of clothing.
