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Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta hosts inaugural TopGolf fundraiser

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta hosts its inaugural ‘TopGolf Fundraiser: Driving Great Futures.’ The event will benefit teen workforce readiness programs.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta hosts its inaugural ‘TopGolf Fundraiser: Driving Great Futures.’ The event will benefit teen workforce readiness programs.
By Pamela Miller for the AJC
July 8, 2021

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA)’s inaugural “TopGolf Fundraiser: Driving Great Futures” event will support access to college tours, SAT/ACT prep, internships, and career planning & exploration opportunities for Atlanta-area teens, according to a press release.

Beginners and skilled players are invited for an afternoon of socially distanced tournament style play, including three hours of golf in a private bay, an open bar, BBQ dinner buffet, and the Give for Greatness Silent Auction sponsored by Champions Clubs for Girls–BGCMA women’s giving society.

Confirmed guests include BGCMA President & CEO David Jernigan, Atlanta community leaders, and BGCMA young alumni, who are eager to share their workforce readiness success stories.

The event takes place 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 15 at TopGolf-Midtown, 1600 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta

Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available at https://2021TopGolf.givesmart.com

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