Golf Benefit Proceeds To Benefit Research Of Rare, Genetic Kidney Disease

Abby Faulkner — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 05:01:58 +0000

The first ever "Playing 4 Life" golf tournament will raise money to research Alport Syndrome, a rare kidney diease. It was organized by Ryan Landwehr, who received two live kidney transplants in his fight against the syndrome and now wants to give back. It's Friday at Eagle Trace Golf Club in Clearwater beginning at 1:00 p.m. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Alport Syndrome Foundation.

Annual Golf Tournament Helps Boost Community Members Facing High Medical Bills

Abby Faulkner — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 05:01:27 +0000

10 years ago, Jeff Keller's first charity golf tournament had four teams and raised around $50. He organized the event to collect donations to help offset the costs of cancer treatment for a chosen community member. The tradition has continued, and each year, someone facing medical expenses has benefited from the growing tournament.

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Golf Benefit Proceeds To Benefit Research Of Rare, Genetic Kidney Disease

Annual Golf Tournament Helps Boost Community Members Facing High Medical Bills