Habitat for Humanity is continuing its campaign for a development in the valley, and is making good use of the last of the golf season.
On October 8, they will be holding a scramble at Akokiniskway Golf Course in Rosebud to raise funds for the project. This comes after their successful ‘Climb the World’s Largest Dinosaur For Habitat for Humanity’ campaign.
Throughout the summer, supporters could donate $20 and Climb the World’s Largest Dinosaur. These funds were matched by the Sugarbird Foundation. According to Chris Curtis, president of the Drumheller and District Habitat for Humanity, they raised over $1,500, adding that teachers from St. Anthony’s will also be participating this month, which could add to the total.
“We are hoping to challenge the teachers at DVSS too, so there is more to come in,” he said.
The local group has a fundraising goal of $250,000, which includes the land and in kind donations as the project goes ahead. With a substantial donation of the parcel by Albert Clark and contributions from Chinook Credit Union and the Drumheller Rotary Club, they are about half way there.
“It feels really, really good,” said Curtis.
Their next event is the tournament on Saturday, October 8. The tournament includes nine holes of golf and dinner. There will also be a silent and live auction. The admission is $50, plus a donation to the Habitat to Humanity project.
To register, call the Akokiniskway Golf Course at 403-677-2250.
Curtis says to watch for more fundraising events this fall. They are planning some pop-up dinner parties.
