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Fore the Children Co-Chairs present the 1st Place awards to Phil Petoniak & Upstate Pharmacy.
A BIG thanks to all who supported our 10th Annual Fore the Children Golf Tournament presented by PCB Piezotronics at Transit Valley Country Club on Monday, August 25th!  We raised $60k to match more local kids facing adversity with caring mentors!

The day started out rainy but the skies cleared in time for our 12:30 pm start.  Attendees enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of golf, contests, food and drinks.  A BIG thanks to our specialty sponsors who helped make the event so special!

The day ended with dinner, awards and basket, silent and live auctions. Congratulations to the following:

Hedwig “De” Moss Leadership Award: Rich Jureller, Buffalo Sabres

1st Place: Phil Petoniak & Upstate Pharmacy

2nd Place: Whitesand Family

3rd Place: Bonadio Group

Click here to view the photos from the day and a list of our generous sponsors!

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