The David Maus Foundation held its First Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament just six years ago with a small group of volunteers. Since then, the golf tournament has become the main fundraising event for the David Maus Foundation as it continues to contribute to local children's charities.
Over 200 golfers swarmed the greens of two courses at Champions Gate Golf Club for the 6th Annual David Maus Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament, raising over $100,000 for the Ronald McDonald Houses of Orlando, the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation and the Autism Society of Greater Orlando. The annual tournament held May 15th-17th, was coordinated by the David Maus Foundation and presented by RL Haines General Contractors.
The David Maus Foundation is able to provide monetary support to Central Florida non-profit organizations that are dedicated to helping children in need of medical treatment as well as their families. Through the past six years the David Maus Foundation has donated over $500,000 to Children’s Miracle Network, Make A Wish Foundation, Camp Boggy Creek, Give Kids the World, Florida Children’s Hospital Foundation and most recently the Ronald McDonald Houses of Orlando, Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation and the Autism Society of Orlando.
We have been honored to partner with such local companies as Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery and RL Haines General Contractors to continually support our charitable contributions.
The weekend event began with a warm, breezy Saturday evening tent function for Silver, Gold and Platinum sponsors off the Par 3 course behind the Omni Hotel. The evening included a wine tasting by Barefoot Wines, food, a putt-putt course, lighted Par 3 course and Glow-in-the-dark Long Drive. Sunday night was the Meet the Pros party with sponsors and Celebrity Players mingling among food, entertainment and a Silent Auction. Tournament Day displayed excellent weather for the golfers and allowed for six winning teams – first through third place on both courses taking home large winning prizes and a monetary purse for the Celebrity players.
The Ronald McDonald Houses of Central Florida is an incredible charity to lends support to families who have a child in a local hospital. RMH provides a place for the families to stay during this time of treatment without the concern of cost. Over the past five years, the David Maus Foundation has helped raise more than $350,000 for RMH and has underwritten two rooms, one in each house located in Orlando.
The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation (CCFA) is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to find the cure for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. For children suffering from Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis, the CCFA has formed Camp Oasis, a summer camp program for kids with Crohn’s or colitis. The CCFA also offers assistance with managing a child’s daily routine and when a child goes off to college.
The Autism Society of Orlando was founded in 1996 by a group of volunteer parents to better assist families of children and adults with autism in the Central Florida area. The mission or goal of the ASGO is that all individuals within the autism spectrum will be provided a lifetime network of opportunities to become fully accepted, included, and actively participating members of our community, through family support, education, and advocacy, and public awareness.
Please take a moment to visit the Sponsors page to see the incredible businesses and individuals that help make this event happen each year.
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