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The Wilson M. Beck Charity Golf Tournament raked in over $85,000 for the YMCA of the Okanagan.

The event 乌鸦传媒搕he 12th of its kind乌鸦传媒� was hosted by Kelowna Golf and Country club, which saw 144 competitors come through the course. The funds raised will be used for the YMCA乌鸦传媒檚 Strong Kids Campaign, which helps marginalized children and families access YMCA resources.

The money raised couldn乌鸦传媒檛 have come at a better time, said Rhonda Zakala, who乌鸦传媒檚 the vice president of fund development for the YMCA Okanagan.

乌鸦传媒淥ur communities continue to face unprecedented challenges 乌鸦传媒� increased poverty, unhealthy lifestyles, social isolation, and a decline in our mental health. This significant donation will provide financial assistance to the low-income families we serve so they too can afford Y programs and childcare,乌鸦传媒� said Zakala.

The funds were a combination of donations, sponsorships, prize donations, and live auction proceeds.

Steven Pavelich, who乌鸦传媒檚 the managing partner of the locally-owned Wilson M. Beck insurance brokerage, said the charity was a natural fit for the company.

乌鸦传媒淥ne important criterium when selecting a charity was that proceeds would stay in the Okanagan,乌鸦传媒� said Pavelich.

All of the proceeds from the tournament will be used within the Okanagan to support the local community.

Organizers of the event expressed gratitude to the Kelowna Golf and Country Club for their part in making the annual event possible, and to the many competitors who showed up to play.

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