Funds will support the city’s police and fire departments
By JEFF LARRISON
Westfield Lions Club
On Sept. 15, the Westfield Lions held their third annual charity golf outing, “Fore the First Responders,” raising $17,800 to help purchase much-needed equipment for the Westfield Police and Fire departments, including a Kevlar vest for WPD’s newest K-9 officer.
Funds will also be donated to the Westfield Fire’s non-profit foundation, which addresses firefighter hardship and supports bereavement, training, and their memorial.
This year’s event was held at Wood Wind Golf Course, 2302 W. 161st St., and attracted 108 golfers. Mayor Scott Willis welcomed the golfers and stayed to participate in the outing.
Westfield Mayor Scott Willis welcomes everyone to the outing. (Photo provided by Westfield Lions Club)
The success of this year’s event was due in large part to the numerous sponsors who stepped up to support the Lions. Silver Sponsors included Tom Roush Mazda, Marc Lopez Law, One Touch Automation, Moyer Fine Jewelers, Etica, Garmong, and PVA Wealth Advisors. Tom Roush Mazda also provided a new Mazda CX-7 as a hole-in-one prize, but no golfer was able to make the shot.
The Hamilton County Firefighters Local 4416 PAC stepped up to support their members by sponsoring the beverage cart and several players in the outing.
Along with the Silver Sponsors, 24 hole sponsors helped make this year’s event the most successful in its three-year history. The Westfield Lions greatly appreciate the support of all the sponsors, golfers, volunteers, and others who helped make the event possible.
Thank you to all the sponsors who made this year’s “Fore the First Responders” golf outing a huge success. (Photo provided by Westfield Lions Club)
The Lions’ Golf Committee chair, Dave Sobczak, said, “Our first responders do so much for the Westfield community, and we wanted this year’s fundraiser to provide them with equipment they can use every day.”
The Westfield Lions continue to demonstrate a strong commitment to serving the community, including supporting local schools, the Westfield Fire Department, and the Westfield Police Department.
To learn more about the Westfield Lions Club or how to become a member, visit WestfieldLions.org.
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