Pete Donahue Memorial Golf Classic
SMRC Golf Classic 2010 - 20th Event
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Success Again!
20th Annual Pete Donahue Memorial Golf Tournament
June 26, 2010 - Cahokia, IL
The Sunday Morning Rugby Club wishes to THANK all those that participated and donated to the 20 th Annual Pete Donahue Memorial Golf Tournament held Saturday June 26th, 2010 - 1:15 pm start at Prairies of Cahokia Golf Course.
The event, a four-man scramble is a charity fund-raiser that each year donates its proceeds to a local charity in honor of Pete Donahue, a friend and former teammate and in memory of all teamates who have past. This years proceeds will go to the Bevo Food Pantry and the Sunday Morning Rugby Club Scholarship Fund.
The event is always followed by a reception at the SMRC Clubhouse. Thank you again for all the Golfers, Corporate Sponsors, Private Sponsors, and all the workers that continued on the great tradtion of this Golf Tournament and what it stands for. THANK YOU ALL!!!
Download Brochure here... Tournament Page and History Here... Photo: Golf Group 2010. More photos of tournament here...
SMRC Golf Classic 2010 - 20th Event
The Sunday Morning Rugby Club is pleased to announce the 20 th Annual Pete Donahue Memorial Golf Tournament to be held Saturday June 26th, 2010 - 1:15 pm start at Prairies of Cahokia Golf Course.
The event, a four-man scramble is a charity fund-raiser that each year donates its proceeds to a local charity in honor of Pete Donahue, a friend and former teammate and in memory of all teamates who have past.
Dear Sponsors and Golfers,
The Sunday Morning Rugby Club is pleased to announce the 20 th Annual Pete Donahue Memorial Golf Tournament to be held Saturday June 26th, 2010 at Prairies of Cahokia!
This years proceeds will go to the Bevo Food Pantry and the Sunday Morning Rugby Club Scholarship Fund.
As in previous years, we are in need of items to be used as attendance prizes for the tournament, which draws over 140 golfers each year. Any donation, such as gift certificates, golf products, promotional items, sporting tickets and other fun items, would greatly enhance our efforts. You may also purchase an executive sponsorship for $100 per hole, which includes a sign showing your support at the sponsored hole.
Please accept our sincerest thanks for your generous assistance this year and in all previous years. Without your help, our tournament could not continue to be the success it has been for the past sixteen years. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call Dennis at 314-342-3488.
Sincerely,
The Golf Committee
PLEASE FORWARD ANY DONATION TO: Dennis P. Connelly - c/o Peabody Energy -701 Market St., Suite 700 - St. Louis, MO 63101
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call Dennis at 314-342-3488. Dennis P. Connelly - Tournament Director
Download Brochure here to sign up for Tournament...
To Sign up online for Golf Tournament and pay with Pay Pal please click on this link.
Photo: Golf Group 2009. More photos of past tournaments here...
Schedule, Location, and Registration Fee:
12:00 pm: Registration & Lunch at Prairie’s of Cahokia Golf Course
1:30 pm: Tee Off (Shot Gun Start, 4 Person Scramble)
Place: Prairie’s of Cahokia Golf Course 300 Tricentennial Dr. Cahokia, IL 62206
Fee: Golfers - $80 per person (includes cart/green fees, beer, soda, water and Lunch)
Sponsor Options:
□ $400 Corporate Sponsor: Includes Golf foursome and recognition at Tee-Box, in Publications, and at the Lunch
□ $100 Executive Hole Sponsor: Includes Recognition at Tee-Box, in Publications, and at the Lunch.
□ $50 Hole Sponsor: Includes Recognition at first Tee-Box.
□ Other Contributions: Donations in the form of gift certificates, prizes, cash, etc. are greatly appreciated and needed. Support recognized in Publications.
SMRC Golf Classic 2009
19th Annual Pete Donahue Memorial Golf Tournament
The Sunday Morning Rugby Club held its 19th Annual Pete Donahue Memorial Golf Tournament Saturday June 27th, 2009 at Prairies of Cahokia. Over a hundred golfers braved the excessive heat and humidity to make another successful golf tournament.The event, a four-man scramble, with a 1:15 pm shotgun start, is a charity fund-raiser that each year donates its proceeds to a local charity in honor of Pete Donahue, a friend and former teammate. This year with a heat index well over the one hundred degree mark the golfers were kept well supplied in water and gatorade. Many put off the partaking in alcaholic beverages until the evening at the after tournament party. Food and beverages was in abundance for the entire day. Prizes were awarded for placement in four seperate flights, and many more prizes where given away in the raffle drawing later in the evening. An auction was also held which included signed baseballs and photos from Stan Musial and Tony La Russa. The evening ended with live music for entertainment at the after tournament party held at the SMRC club house.
This years proceeds will help to purchase much needed medical equipment for Ryan Manso Zajac of Fairmont City, IL. Ryan is 16 years old and suffers from Duchene Muscular Dystrophy. He has undergone much since being diagnosed at age 7. On June 17 th Ryan underwent a surgery to insert a steel rod in his spine in an attempt to alleviate pressure on his internal organs. Following the surgery Ryan will need a new wheelchair as well as equipment inside of his family’s home to help them get Ryan in and out of bed. These expenses are not covered by insurance. We look forward to your support of Ryan and his family. More information about Ryan and his Family here...
The Sunday Morning Rugby Club Pete Donahue Golf Committee would like to thank all those that help support the tournament this year including the Golfers, Hole Sponsors, Gifts and Donation Sponsors, Prairies of Cahokia Golf Course employees, and all the Volunteers that made this years Golf Tournament a success.
Photo: Braving the heat. 2009. More photos of the 2009 tournament here...
SMRC Golf Classic 2009
The Sunday Morning Rugby Club is pleased to announce the 19 th Annual Pete Donahue Memorial Golf Tournament to be held Saturday June 27th, 2009 at Prairies of Cahokia! Please accept our sincerest thanks for your generous donation last year through the hole sponsorship program! We raised a total of $4000 from last year’s tournament, which we donated to SSDN. Without your help, our tournament could not continue to be the success it has been for the past sixteen years.
The event, a four-man scramble, and a 1:15 pm shotgun start, is a charity fund-raiser that each year donates its proceeds to a local charity in honor of Pete Donahue, a friend and former teammate.
This years proceeds will help to purchase much needed medical equipment for Ryan Manso Zajac of Fairmont City, IL. Ryan is 16 years old and suffers from Duchene Muscular Dystrophy. He has undergone much since being diagnosed at age 7. On June 17 th Ryan will be undergoing a surgery to insert a steel rod in his spine in an attempt to alleviate pressure on his internal organs. Following the surgery Ryan will need a new wheelchair as well as equipment inside of his family’s home to help them get Ryan in and out of bed. These expenses are not covered by insurance. We look forward to your support of Ryan and his family.
As in previous years, we are in need of items to be used as attendance prizes for the tournament, which draws over 140 golfers each year. Any donation, such as gift certificates, golf products, promotional items, sporting tickets and other fun items, would greatly enhance our efforts. You may also purchase a hole sponsorship for $100 per hole, which includes a sign showing your support at the sponsored hole.
PLEASE FORWARD ANY DONATION TO: Dennis P. Connelly - c/o Peabody Energy -701 Market St., Suite 700 - St. Louis, MO 63101
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call Dennis at 314-342-3488.
Dennis P. Connelly - Tournament Director
Download Brochure here to sign up for Tournament... Download here for Letter and Sign up Form...
To Sign up online for Golf Tournament and pay with Pay Pal please click on this link.
Photo: Sign in table 2008. More photos of the 2008 tournament here...
More About Ryan and his Family
Ryan Manso Zajac lives in Fairmont City Illinois and has Duchene Muscular Dystrophy. Muscular Dystrophies are genetic disorders characterized by progressive muscle wasting and weakness that begins with microscopic changes is the muscle. This deterioration affects every muscle in the body eventually destroys the respiratory and heart muscles. This form of dystrophy is exclusive to boys and the average life span is 17 to 25 years.
Ryan was diagnosed at age 7 and was in a wheel chair by 12. Ryan is 16 now and is facing the phase of the disease affecting the spine. Scoliosis is a side affect of being in the wheel chair and interferes with sitting, sleeping, and even breathing. Ryan will be undergoing surgery on June 17, 2009. The doctors will be inserting a rod in his spine in an attempt to straighten him up. This should help relieve the pressure on his internal organs.
Ryan and his mom, Becky Manso are facing a major life change. Recovery from this surgery is expected to be as long as 5 weeks. He will require a different wheel chair and will have after to adjust to a more limited range of motion.
New equipment will be required to make transferring possible in his future. The only available equipment through the insurance or MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association) is a Hoyer Lift. The lift is rather cumbersome and his house rather small. Alternative lift equipment is available that mounts to the ceiling on a track. This equipment would make it easier on Ryan, his mom and supporting care givers. Due to extensive steroid treatment common to the disease the boys can get heavy. Ryan weighs about 225 pounds and is unable to support himself at all.
Ryan has a very supportive Manso family, first and foremost his dedicated mom Becky, his grandma Ruth, his Uncles; Pepe and Kevin and his Aunts; Karen, Toni, Carla and Christy. Kevin Manso was a player and member of Sunday Morning Rugby Club for many years and still attends club events when he is able. This equipment is not covered by insurance and is very expensive. The whole group could use some help lessoning the financial burden.
There is no cure for this disease. Ryan is a straight A student with a lot to share. It is important to him and his family that he be as comfortable and happy as possible while hope continues for a cure to this merciless disease. All the help and support for this cause is very much appreciated.
Photo: Kevn Manso and Ryan Manso Zajac.
SMRC Golf Classic 2008
The Sunday Morning Rugby Club held the 18th Annual Pete Donahue Memorial Golf Tournament June 21, 2008 at the Prairies of Cahokia Golf Course were over 140 golfers braved the brief stormy weather and everyone managed to complete the course.
The South Side Day Nursery Learning Center, a program of SSDN was chosen as the recipient of the funds raised by the tournament. In eleven years we have contributed over $70,000 to the Nursery Learning Center and they have put it to great use, purchasing playground and sporting equipment and creating a scholarship fund that helps all families afford the quality programs offered at SSDN. SSDN's South Side Day Nursery Learning Center provides early childhood education programs for all children including children with special needs.
Please accept our sincerest thanks to the golfers, corporate sponsors, and volunteers for your generous assistance this year and in all previous years. Without your help, our tournament could not continue to be the sucess it has been for the past sixteen years.
Established in 1991, this tournament is meant to be a tribute, through donations to local charities, to our club's deceased members.
Photo: Winners of the 2008 tournament. More photos of the 2008 tournament here...
History of the SMRC Golf Classic
Established in 1991, the Pete Donahue Memorial Golf Tournament is meant to be a tribute, through donations to local charities, to our club's deceased members.
Pete Donahue was a player on Sunday Morning Rugby Club who promoted the idea that as a team we should do some type of fund raiser to give back to the community. During this time the SMRC was still a young club and though everyone new it was a good idea nothing was ever started. Pete past away and this motivated the club to want to do something not only in Pete's honor but also to all those that have played for the team but have passed on. This brought about the formation of the Pete Donahue Memorial Golf Classic and through the dedication of the Original organizers of the tournament (many who still donate their time for this event) and the new players and membership this event has become and continues to be a huge success.
Since the start of the Tournament Sunday Morning Rugby Club has donated over $100,000 to the local community in the name of the SMRC Ruggers who have passed away, a fitting tribute. As a Club we are especially proud of this achievement.
Photo: Golf Tournament Champions Award from past years.
Golf Committee
Chairman:
- Dennis Connelly
Committee Members:
- Tim O'Connell
- Kevin Kamper
- George Beckerman
- Joe Kuhlman
- Kelly Duncan
- Leo Donahue
- Sean Bister
