Literacy Coalition raises $50,000 through annual golf tournament at Palm Beach Par 3

The eighth annual Literacy Links Golf Tournament, held April 26 at the Palm Beach Par 3 course, raised $50,000 to support adult and children’s literacy programs in Palm Beach County.

The tournament fundraiser featured 68 golfers playing to support the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County and its efforts to provide adults and children with links to literacy needed to succeed in school and in life, the organization said.

“We appreciate all of our sponsors and participants who helped raise funds for literacy programs in our community,” Literacy Coalition CEO Kristin Calder said. “It was a beautiful day, and the golfers enjoyed the beautiful surroundings and fun experience for an important cause. This event continues to support our mission to help children improve their reading skills.”

The first-place team included John Campo, Travis Foels, Tim Roy and Pablo Beltran; the second-place team, Glen Calder, Peter Gary, Victor Creighton and Alexander Creighton; and the third-place team, Brenda Medore, Leanne Adair, Gail Schultz and Barbara Kannapell.

The participants were treated to lunch at the al Fresco Restaurant at the Palm Beach Par 3 clubhouse, the organization said.

Literacy Coalition board member Nancy Vera chaired the tournament, and committee members included Caleb Bowser, Campo, and Foels.

The Literacy Coalition provides services to nearly 56,000 adults, children, and families each year, the organization said. For more information about the coalition, go to literacypbc.org .

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