MountainStar Tees Up 2010 Birdies 4 Babies Golfing Fundraiser

In its sixth season, MountainStar Family Relief Nursery announces the launch of the 2010 Birdies 4 Babies golfing fundraiser! Proceeds will support MountainStar’s child abuse and neglect prevention program that serves at-risk families with babies and toddlers throughout Deschutes County.

The Birdies 4 Babies season-long program invites golfers of all abilities, from beginners to professionals, to collect money for birdies (one under PAR) and for other great golf shots made during the 2010 golfing season. The 2010 Birdies 4 Babies fundraising goal is to raise more than $35,000, plus additional matching funds and business sponsorships for MountainStar.

Following is a list of golf courses already committed to being part of the Birdies 4 Babies program for the 2010 season: Awbrey Glen, Bend Golf and Country, Brasada Ranch, Broken Top, Crosswater, Juniper, Pronghorn, River’s Edge and Tetherow.

Greg Robbins, Head PGA Golf Professional at Broken Top Club said, “As a father, I know that parenting is a tough job under the best circumstances. I have been a part of the Birdies 4 Babies event because I enjoy giving back to an organization like MountainStar that helps provide stability for families and children in great need."

Birdies 4 Babies has a FaceBook Page!

Check it out and become a FAN of the Birdies 4 Babies Facebook Page!

$500 Birdie Challenge Gift from Golf Getaways

Golf Getaways of Bend, Oregon has given a "Birdie Challenge Gift" of $500 to MountainStar! This gift will cover the annual cost for 1 child in MountainStar's Safety Net Program. Our sincere thanks to Jackie and Bernie Reumann for their generosity!

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$1,000 Challenge Gift for B4B's "Golf Balls for Babies"

A Birdies 4 Babies sponsor is providing a $1,000 challenge gift for the “Golf Balls 4 Babies” program started by Melinda Bailey at Widgi Creek Golf Club. The B4B sponsor will match $0.50 for each dollar raised this season, up to $1,000. To take full advantage of the challenge gift, Golf Balls 4 Babies must bring in $2,000 by the end of October. In 2008, the program raised nearly $1,000 for at-risk children of MountainStar. Although it’s still very early in the 2009 golfing season, Golf Balls 4 Babies has already given $475 to MountainStar! Additional B4B sponsors are encouraged to participate.

JELD-WEN Tradition Tickets Available with Proceeds to MountainStar

ATTENTION ALL BIRDIES 4 BABIES GOLFERS AND ALL GOLF FANS: MountainStar is selling tickets to the 2009 Jeld-Wen Tradition in Sunriver and we get to keep 100% of the ticket sales we generate. You can purchase single day passes and weekend badges online at http://jeld-wentradition.com/tickets.cfm and be sure to specify MountainStar as your charity of choice.

Melinda's "Golf Balls 4 Babies"

In addition to volunteering weekly in MountainStar's "Healing Children" classroom, one of Melinda Bailey's favorite things to do is "hunting and fishing" for golf balls at her home course, Widgi Creek Golf Club. When the owner of the club asked local residents to please refrain from spin and flyfishing on the lakes at Widgi, he made one exception... it's still okay for Melinda to "fish" for golf balls.

During golfing events at Widgi, Melinda places a basket of golf balls on the 11th tee box. Any golfer who wants an extra ball or two for the intimidating tee shot over the lake are welcome to select from a wide assortment of gently used Titlests, Bridgestones, Callaways, and other name brands. Along with the basket of balls, Melinda puts out a Birdies 4 Babies donation box with a sign asking golfers to make a contribution to MountainStar.

Last summer, Melinda spent over six hours each week collecting golf balls at Widgi. To clean the balls, she would run them through a cycle in her washing machine. (Amazingly, she cleans golf balls in her washing machine!) Last season, Melinda collected over 1,000 golf balls and raised more than $900 for MountainStar through the B4B donation box!

Way to go Melinda!