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Follow on Google News | PGA Pro Kenny Knox hosts sold out golf tournament to benefit Washington Area Chapter of ChildhelpChildhelp's Second Annual "Kids on Course" Golf Tournament was held on October 5, 2009 at the International Country Club in Fairfax, VA. All proceeds from the sold-out event benefit Childhelp's child abuse treatment and prevention programs.
By: Childhelp DC Christin A. T. Klaff, (Reston, VA resident)President of Childhelp’s Washington DC Area Chapter , was very pleased with the second annual event, commenting, "I am thrilled with the generosity of our sponsors and participants, during a difficult economy." All proceeds benefit Childhelp’s child abuse treatment and prevention programs in the greater Washington area, including a Virginia residential treatment program and the Childhelp Children’s Center of Virginia. The event brought over 130 Washington area corporate leaders, top executives and Childhelp supporters together. The First Place team, with a score of 104, was comprised of long time Childhelp supporters; Dandy Korzeniewski, Bootsie Humenansky, Suzanne Cannon-Pierce & Chris Libonati, all residents of Great Falls, VA. The day began with golf instruction, swing tips, and a question and answer session for the Title Sponsor, Lehman Smith and McLeish, conducted by PGA Tour Pro Kenny Knox. Knox was born in Columbus, Georgia and played golf at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. Career highlights include Champions Tour T16th in 2006 at the Administaff Small Business Classic. Knox ranks T43rd in Best YTD 1-Putt or Better Strk on the Champions Tour. About Childhelp Throughout 2009, Childhelp commemorates 50 years of bringing the light of hope and healing into the lives of countless children. CEO and Co-Founder Sara O’Meara and President and Co-Founder Yvonne Fedderson started Childhelp in 1959, establishing it as a leading national non-profit organization dedicated to helping victims of child abuse and neglect and at-risk children. Childhelp’s approach focuses on advocacy, prevention, treatment and community outreach. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline, 1-800-4-A-CHILD® For more information about Childhelp, please call 480-922-8212 or visit www.childhelp.org. # # # Childhelp is a leading national non-profit organization dedicated to helping victims of child abuse and neglect. End
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