LEMONT, Ill. – The Illinois Junior Golf Association is once again the recipient of a generous donation made by the Rohwedder family of Mount Prospect, Ill. This donation was made possible by the family’s participation in the American Junior Golf Association’s Leadership Links ‘Birdies for Charity’ program.
The AJGA’s Leadership Links is a program that allows the AJGA to further its mission to help develop young men and women by teaching charitable giving skills and service-oriented practices at an early age, according to the AJGA website. The Birdies for Charity program allows for juniors to raise money through pledges made for birdies recorded in tournament rounds.
Max (18), Adrienne (15), and Symantha (14) Rohwedder all contributed to this fundraising effort that gave back to the IJGA.
“It is because of programs such as the AJGA’s Leadership Links and the IJGA Golf Marathon that we are able to provide financial aid to junior golfers who would not be able to participate in our events because of financial issues,” said IJGA Executive Director Jordan Abdel-Haq. “It is this kind of support that helps us to sustain and grow not only the IJGA but also the game of golf.”
The Illinois Junior Golf Association is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing playing opportunities for its members ages 8-18, conducting educational clinics and events, and serving as a junior golf information clearing house.
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