BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - This morning, the Club at Olde Stone hosted the 3rd annual Jim Johnson Charity Golf Classic, raising money for Masonic Homes of Kentucky’s Charitable Care Program.
“This is the third year that we’ve hosted this tournament. We’re glad to do it,” said Adam Jones, General Sales Manager for Jim Johnson Nissan-Hyundai.
Masonic Homes of Kentucky has been operating for 157 years, originally serving widows and orphans. Over time, the organization’s mission has changed focus to include senior living.
“The money raised here today will go to our charitable care program which helps people who are indigent and don’t have any assets to be able to pay for their care,” said J Scott Judy, CEO of Masonic Homes of Kentucky.
The organization, based in Louisville, has a campus with a pediatric extended care facility that integrates both typical children and those with special health care needs, the only one of its kind in the state.
More than 13 teams of four hit the course intending to raise $40,000 for the program. This money would help Masonic Homes provide affordable housing, daily medical necessities, transportation to appointments, and other services for children and the elderly.
“The money raised here today will go to our charitable care program which helps people who are indigent and don’t have anything any assets to be able to pay for their care and also we have a pediatric extended care facility on our campus,” Judy said.
The Jim Johnson Classic is one of two charity golf events held by Masonic Homes, and the community has embraced and welcomed the annual event.
“It’s a privilege to be able to host this kind of event to have people come out and enjoy the golf course and to get to experience it here at Olde Stone,” said Nathan Hincks, Assistant Golf Professional at the Club at Olde Stone.
Golfers have come from all over the country, some from as far as Minnesota, to participate in today’s charity scramble.
“It’s very important to us not only to raise the next generation the best we can but also to have the best facilities, the best roadways, just the best in general to offer our local community,” Jones said.
If you would like to make a contribution to Masonic Homes of Kentucky, you can go to their website or call them at 502-259-9627.
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