Croquet tournament raises funds
The Country Club of Sapphire Valley recently hosted Cashiers Cares for its first Croquet Tournament. Kathie Gamble chaired the event making it a smashing success. All positions were filled by croquet-loving players from around the plateau — Highlands, Sapphire and Trillium were all well represented. Players played several games with different opponents each time.
The winners with the best scores were given prizes donated by local restaurants. A lunch followed at the Country Club where prizes were awarded to the winners. This first-time event is significant in helping Cashiers Cares continue its mission to help fund smaller local non-profits serving this area. The speaker at lunch was Crystal Jones, the Executive Director of AWAKE. Crystal gave a poignant description of child abuse victims in our area and the many needs and services that it entails. Southern Jackson County has its share of children using those services, including mental health, legal representation to bring abusers to justice, and ongoing medical issues.
Cashiers Cares is an all-volunteer 501©3 organization which fundraises for 10 of our local charities. Monies raised stays here in southern Jackson County to serve our residents in a broad manner, from young to old. For 2024 over $110,000 was distributed to these charities from fundraising. Full info on each of the charities is on the website, cashierscares.org. Pam Kerr is the Board Chair and can be contacted at pbk354@gmail.com.
Coming up in September is the 4th Annual Golf Tournament hosted by Trilllium Golf Club. That information can be found on the website also. The format is a scramble and open to 96 players.