HOPE for Bereaved to host Tournament of HOPE

By Marcia Hunt

Contributing Writer

Now that summer is here, one of the favorite pastimes for many Central New Yorkers is golf.

This is a time of year, when many love to get out on the greens for a day of friendly competition.

At HOPE for Bereaved, organizers saw this and asked themselves one question: How about golfing for a cause?

For nearly 30 years, supporters have responded with overwhelming support to this idea.

And despite all that is going on in the world right now with COVID-19, the organization is preparing for its Annual Golf Tournament for HOPE, which will take place Aug. 3 at Ridge Golf Club in Marcellus.

HOPE for Bereaved is an Onondaga County based organization which offers support groups and counseling to people grieving the loss of loved ones.

The nonprofit typically holds four major annual fundraisers; however, the COVID-19 pandemic had prevented them from holding their highly anticipated Delmonico’s fundraiser.

Margie Nye, who is chairperson for the tournament, said she is hopeful the golf tournament will help raise the much-needed funds for the organization, which continues to offer support to people amidst the pandemic.

The golf tournament will be captain and crew, and several precautions have been taken to follow CDC social distancing guidelines.

For example, when participants arrive at the event, they will pull up in their vehicles to sign in and get their carts, rather than completing the registration process indoors.

The pandemic has been isolating for many people, making HOPE for Bereaved’s services even more important than before.

Nye said she hopes that people will choose to support the organization and its many services as they enjoy a day of golf on a beautiful course.

She and the rest of the team at HOPE for Bereaved are optimistic that the turn out for the event this year will be the same as, or even exceed previous years’ tournaments.

This year, the tournament will honor those lost to COVID-19.

The Tournament for Hope will be held on Aug. 3 at Sunset Ridge Golf Club in Marcellus.

Registration is $125 per person and there are also sponsorship opportunities available.

To learn more or register for the golf tournament, you can go to the website hopeforbereaved.com or call 315-475-HOPE (4673).

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Hope for bereaved will host its Tournament of HOPE golf fundraiser on Aug, 3 at Sunset Ridge Golf Club in Marcellus.