Whatever your experience on a golf course, you are invited to join the YMCA in changing lives by participating in the 37th annual Changing Lives Golf Tournament on Friday, Sept. 13 at Crestwood Golf Club, 6315 NY-291, Marcy.

The Corporate Cup Challenge begins with breakfast from 8-9 a.m. and a 9 a.m. shotgun start with carts. Lunch and awards will be held at 2 p.m. with a closing ceremony at 3 p.m.

“For 37 years, our sponsors and golfers have helped provide funding for those in need to receive YMCA memberships and participate in Y programs,” CEO Hank Leo said in a news release. “For example, for every $200 raised through this tournament, a child can attend Y Summer Camp or receive a YMCA membership.”

The annual Changing Lives Golf Tournament is held in memory of Frank Martinelli, whose commitment to the Y’s mission was unwavering. Martinelli was a past Y member and president of the YMCA Board of Directors. It’s also a way thanking Frank Viviani, who was a tremendous supporter of the Y and a consistent donor.

“Both of our Franks were long-time supporters who really cared about our mission,” Leo said.

To raise funds for the Changing Lives Campaign, the YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley hosts a variety of meaningful fund raising and awareness events throughout the year. Each year they award approximately $100,000 in financial assistance. All proceeds from the Y’s Changing Lives Golf Tournament Corporate Cup Challenge support the Y’s Changing Lives Campaign.

Register Your Team: Captain and Crew four person teams are $600 per foursome.

Become a Sponsor: Sponsorship levels include:

– Presenting Sponsor – $3,500: includes play for eight golfers, recognition throughout the entire
tournament, company logo and link on website and tournament promotions, one premium hole
sponsorship.

– Lunch Sponsor – $2,500: includes play for four golfers, business name and logo in prominent location
throughout lunch hour, recognition in all event marketing and mention during awards ceremony,
company logo and link on website, one premium hole sponsorship.

– Breakfast Sponsor – $1,500: includes play for four golfers, business name and logo in prominent
locations throughout the breakfast hour, recognition in all event marketing and mention during
awards ceremony, company logo and link on website, one premium hole sponsorship.

– Beverage Sponsor – $1,000: includes play for four golfers, recognition in all event marketing and
mention during award ceremony, company logo and link on website, one premium hole sponsorship.

– Corporate Sponsor – $750: includes play for four golfers, recognition in all event marketing, one premium
hole sponsorship.

– Premium Hole Sponsorship – $125: only 18 spots available with enhanced signage.

Contests include:

– Closest to the Pin – Men/Women.
– Longest Drive – Men/Women.
– Winning Score receives free round with cart.
– Skins.

Raffles include 50/50, golf apparel, gift certificates, prizes and more.

Download the registration and sponsorship form at
https://www.ymcatrivalley.org/events/corporate-cup-challenge.

Tournament registrations and sponsorship commitments can be mailed to the attention of Suzanne Kopcho, Rome Family YMCA, 301 W. Bloomfield St., Rome, NY 13440. For additional information, contact Suzanne at 315-281-5454 or visit our website at www.ymcatrivalley.org.

Originally Published: July 28, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.