Players Challenged, Win New Car, Prizes and
Benefit Jack & Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation
ATLANTA, GA (May 14, 2010) It was a great day thought Keith Whitehead as he
teed up his 4 iron on the 4th hole of the Pines course at TPC Sugarloaf in
Duluth, GA and sank his first hole-in-one ever. Then, a great day turned
into a phenomenal one when Keith sent his ball sailing from the 7th tee of
the Meadows course to sink his second, 165+ yard hole-in-one and win a new
2010 Kia Sorento™ from local dealership, Ed Voyles Automotive. He finished
out at 36 holes for the day.
It was all part of the FORE! Jack & Jill Golf Marathon organized by Back9
Promotions to benefit the Jack & Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation (JAJF)
that took place last Monday. From sun up to sun down, 28 players were
challenged to play as many holes possible to raise money that benefits
terminally ill cancer patients and their families by providing
opportunities to create positive memories. When a parent is diagnosed with
late-stage cancer, JAJL helps kids and their parents spend quality time
together in the face of hardship and uncertainty. Through WOW Experiences™,
defined as: unique family getaways, JAJF gives an important “timeout” from
those in the throes of cancer to create special memories together.
“Keith Whitehead certainly had his own WOW! Experience this week,” said
JAJF Founder, Jon Albert. “We have seen such compassionate, proactive
support from all the golfers and Keith went the extra mile.”
The challenge took place at TPC Sugarloaf's par-72, 7,259-yard championship
golf course (also known as “The Stables and The Meadows”). Over $55,000 was
raised for the charity while players and sponsors were treated to an
experience of a lifetime. The day began with a bagpipe procession leading
players to the 7:30 a.m. tee time. Marc Wolpert won a grand prize from
title sponsor Bridgestone for playing 38 consecutive holes with his same
Bridgestone e5 ball. Then, rain set in mid-afternoon. Avid golf enthusiasts
and friends Marty Bartow and Gary Harvin gave their personal bests to
finish nearly 12 hours later, soaking wet with a whopping 82-hole tie
victory.
“Helping [JAJF] out is reward enough. But to have one player make a
hole-in-one and another play 38 straight holes using a Bridgestone ball, is
just incredible,” said Bridgestone’s VP of Marketing, Dan Murphy.
“Bridgestone Golf is excited to be supporting Back9 Promotions’ FORE! Jack
& Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation Golf Marathon. We look forward to
continuing to work with them both."
Event organizer and owner of Back9 Promotions, Rob Pritts said, “It was a
day like no other. Today was about helping kids in the midst of losing a
parent to cancer and to have 2 Ace's from one player was a huge payback
from the golf Gods for a job well done.”
This was the 3rd in 10 such FORE! Jack & Jill marathon tournaments planned
to take place across the country including; New York (where NY Jets’
Offensive Guard Brandon Moore and some of his teammates plan to take on the
challenge) and Dallas where the event promises one lucky winner will
receive a pair of XLIV Super Bowl tickets.
About his double hole-in-one feat, Whitehead of Marietta, GA (Age 44, 13
Handicap) said, “Today was just incredible. I came out to support The FORE!
Jack & Jill event and to have my first hole in one was great, but to have
two AND win a car, I'm speechless!” For a full list of events and how you
can participate to support The Jack & Jill Foundation, visit us online.
ABOUT JACK & JILL LATE STAGE CANCER FOUNDATION
JAJF is a charitable organization out of Atlanta, GA, whose sole mission is
to provide late stage cancer patients and their families with shared,
uplifting experiences for lifelong memories. When a parent is diagnosed,
JAJF helps kids and their parents spend quality time together in the face
of hardship and uncertainty. By providing opportunities such as family
getaways, VIP tours, special treatment, access, privileges and perks, JAJF
provides an important “timeout” from those in the throes of cancer. Visit
www.jajf.org for more information.
