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PGA HOPE Squares Challenge

HOPE is the foundation of action in suicide prevention

What is the PGA HOPE Squares Challenge?

We are excited to announce the launch of the PGA HOPE Squares Challenge, a local and New England PGA Professional led fundraiser to support our (17) local PGA HOPE programs.

PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere), introduces golf to any Veterans to enhance their physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being.

PGA HOPE has a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), which enables VA Doctors and Staff to refer Veterans to our PGA HOPE programs as a form of therapy. Through a robust program strategy, PGA HOPE aspires to create a physically and emotionally healthier Veteran and Active Duty community through the game of golf.

Since 2018, the impact of PGA HOPE on the New England Veteran community has been incredible, offering a program that promotes outdoor wellness, camaraderie and combats isolationism is imperative to help those who may feel unseen pressures and uncertainty.

With your club and patron support, together we can raise funds for our programs across New England and bring a greater awareness to our communities about the devastating impact suicide has on everyone.

PGA HOPE Squares Challenge Details:
  • 22-days to support the local fundraising initiative
  • Timeline of fundraiser to be determined by Host PGA Professional
  • $20 per square, purchase as many squares as you would like
  • Once the board is full, ALL (100) squares purchased, Host PGA Professional to randomly draw winning square number
  • Some facilities opt to have multiple prizes (1st, 2nd, etc…)
  • Winning square number to receive (1) Scotty Cameron Putter (Newport 2 or Squareback 2) with (1) custom PGA HOPE Putter Cover
  • Some facilities opt to award Golf Shop credit or prizes in lieu of the Scotty Cameron
  • Each square contribution is tax deductible, Host PGA Professional to provide receipt
  • All proceeds to benefit PGA HOPE and additional Veteran Pillar programs

Did you know?

More than 40,000 Americans die by suicide each year with Veterans accounting for 15% of adult deaths.

In 2022, suicide was the 13th-leading cause of death for Veterans overall, and the second leading cause of death among Veterans under the age of 45-years-old.

For every (1) life lost to suicide, an estimated (135) others are connected to that individual.

The unadjusted rate of suicide in 2022 among U.S. Veterans was 46.2 per 100,000, up from
33.9 per 100,000 in 2021.

Interested in helping more Veterans participate in PGA HOPE New England?

For each $380 donation received, (1) Veteran is provided with complimentary instruction for (8) weeks, access to practice and on-course playing experiences, a Registration and Graduation gift and PGA Professional coaching.

Would you like to sponsor a Veteran’s participation?

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