2009 Sep 11
For Immediate Release
SCRAMBLING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS TO SUPPORT GATEWAY ATHLETICS
A unique evening golf tournament fundraiser at Continental Golf Course to support GateWay athletes
PHOENIX, Arizona – Grab your clubs and join GateWay Community College for a unique night of food and fun at one of Scottsdale's finest courses! The first ever Scrambling for Scholarships event will be held Saturday, September 19 and will feature dinner, a silent auction and a 9-hole round of night golf. Each player will receive their own glow-in-the-dark ball and a chance to win great prizes! The event will begin with dinner at 7 p.m. at Continental Golf Course, located at 7920 E Osborn Rd in Scottsdale. Proceeds from the event will help raise money for GateWay athletes.
As the expense of a college education continues to rise, it is imperative that scholarships are available for student athletes to help provide for books, school supplies and sporting equipment.
"This is a great opportunity to support your Geckos while having a great time with friends and family," said Jaime Long, GateWay's acting athletic director. "We have over 140 student athletes, many of which have difficulties affording the high price of school supplies. Our fundraising efforts are working to build a book scholarship to benefit these athletes."
The cost to register for Scrambling for Scholarships is $45 per person and up to four people per group are allowed. Additional support is encouraged and there are three levels of sponsorship with incentives such as tournament registration, t-shirts and recognition in the Gecko Newsletter.
Sign up today by visiting www.maricopa.edu/foundation/events/golf/. The deadline to register has been extended to Friday, September 18.
For more information, contact Rob Shabansky at 602-286-8215 or e-mail shabansky@gatewaycc.edu.