Augusta Disc Golf Association collects thousands of meals for Golden Harvest
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Augusta Disc Golf Association hosted their Ice Bowl on Saturday for a good cause.
The Ice Bowl has over 2000 events worldwide including one right here in Augusta.
Each tournament is unique by giving back to a local charity each year. This year they partnered with Golden Harvest and were able to provide thousands of meals that will go right back into the community.
“I can’t think of a better thing to do on a Saturday than to come out and have a good time with your friends but also this good cause,” said Jeremy Hughes, Augusta Disc Association President.
They were giving back while also doing what they love, “We get out in nature, we get to play disc golf, which is addictive. And then we get to play with our friends, we get to raise money for the CSRA, we get to give back to the community and feed people,” said Patrick Lee, who’s apart of the Augusta Disc Golf Association.
More than $2,000 were raised and 500 pounds of food were collected for Golden Harvest, creating at least 4000 meals for people in our community.
“It kind of hit me last week when it was 19 (degrees) felt like 5; you see people downtown just huddled up with blankets and you’re like, we need to do something for these people to give them food, give them shelter to try to take care of them. And that’s what we’re trying to do as an association,” said Lee.
But this tournament’s meaning went beyond donations.
“Really to give back to any organization, it’s one of those pieces where you know, I’m a family, man, I’ve got kids, you want to teach them how to do what’s right. And you want good things to happen for your own right. So it’s the world of karma, you know, you give back when you can, because when you’re in need, you’re gonna get that same hand, you know, and you have to believe it that way. If none of us were to ever go back and give back to the community, then maybe the community does nothing for us,” said Michael Biller, who’s apart of the Augusta Disc Golf Association.
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