News Summary
The Knoxville Fire Fighters Association is hosting its first-ever Golf Tournament on June 5, 2025, at Egwani Farms Golf Course. This charity event will benefit burn victims and individuals with neuromuscular diseases. Participants will enjoy a scramble format with exciting contests and a chance to win a hole-in-one prize pot of $10,000. Funds raised will support Camp Hope and the Muscular Dystrophy Association, underlining the association’s commitment to community service.
Knoxville – The Knoxville Fire Fighters Association is set to host its Inaugural Golf Tournament on June 5, 2025, at Egwani Farms Golf Course in Rockford, Tennessee. This charity event will aim to raise funds for two important nonprofit organizations that support burn victims and individuals with neuromuscular diseases.
Check-in for participants will begin at 7:30 a.m., with a shotgun start scheduled for 8:30 a.m. The tournament will utilize a 4-person scramble format, encouraging team collaboration and camaraderie. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams, and there will be multiple contests throughout the day, including longest drive, dizzy bat drive, and closest to the pin.
One highlight of the tournament is the opportunity for players to compete for a hole-in-one prize pot of up to $10,000, which will be split among winners. This incentive is designed to elevate the excitement and competitiveness of the event.
The funds raised during the tournament will directly benefit two nonprofit organizations. The first beneficiary, Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Camp Hope, offers healing opportunities for young burn victims. This camp provides a free week of physical and emotional healing for children aged 6 to 16 who have suffered burn injuries. Camp Hope is renowned for creating a supportive environment where children can connect with one another and heal while engaging in therapeutic activities.
The second organization receiving support is the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), which has been a crucial advocate for advancements in treatment and understanding of neuromuscular diseases since its inception in 1950. The MDA focuses on supporting individuals living with muscular dystrophy and related disorders through research funding, healthcare services, and empowerment programs.
The Knoxville Fire Fighters Association has a longstanding history of collaboration with the Muscular Dystrophy Association, having worked together for over 70 years through the “Fill the Boot” initiative. This partnership has successfully raised significant funds to help improve the lives of individuals affected by muscular dystrophy.
This inaugural golf tournament represents the first of its kind for the Knoxville Fire Fighters Association and marks an important step in their ongoing commitment to community service. The event’s collaboration with these vital organizations emphasizes the importance of collective efforts in supporting individuals and families coping with burn injuries and neuromuscular diseases.
Participants and sponsors alike are encouraged to join in and contribute to this meaningful cause, either through participation in the tournament or by offering financial support. As the event date approaches, the Knoxville Fire Fighters Association looks forward to an exciting day on the golf course, uniting the community for a shared goal of helping those in need.
Overall, the inaugural golf tournament promises to be a fulfilling occasion, combining sport with philanthropy while raising awareness of the challenges faced by burn victims and those affected by muscular dystrophy. The Knoxville Fire Fighters Association aims to make the tournament a successful event that will pave the way for future fundraising endeavors.
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