In a world where so many children are overly entitled andbrunaware of the privileges they have, it warms our hearts to see youngbrgenerations learning how to give back and having some fun while doing so.
KidSwing, a 9-hole, best-ball scramble for children andbradolescents at all levels of golfing ability, was started by a 10-year-old whobrwanted to express his appreciation for the hospital that took care of him whenbrhe was ill. The purpose of KidSwing is for children to play golf, while alsobrlearning how to be more of a humanitarian.
Since the initiation of the first KidSwing tournament inbr2003, participants have raised more than $1.8 million for Texas Scottish RitebrHospital for Children. The boy who launched the event, Ben Sater, envisionedbrKidSwing as a way for children and adolescents to learn about philanthropybrwhile competing with their peers. Each year, hundreds of 5 to 15 year oldsbrparticipant in the tournaments, which are now hosted three times a year.
KidSwing Dallas kicked off the year with a tournament atbrBrookhaven Country Club in early June, with KidSwing Trophy Club and KidSwingbrFrisco competitions following in July. To register, visit KidSwing.org.
KidSwing requests that players raise at least $100 frombrsponsors to benefit the hospital, which treats youths regardless of theirbrfamily's ability to pay medical bills. Over the years, participants have raisedbrthousands of dollars for the hospital, strengthening Sater's mission of givingbrback to those who need it most. As an incentive to raise as much money asbrpossible, players are awarded prizes for achieving certain fundraising goals.
For more information about becoming a KidSwing sponsor orbrplaying in an upcoming tournament, please visit KidSwing.org.