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Michael Michel is fundraising
Michel Golf Fund 24 Hours of Golf 2022
Friends,

24 Hours of Golf is BACK for our TENTH ANNUAL Golf Marathon!!! As many of you know, 24 Hours of Golf and the Michel Golf Fund are dedicated to raising funds to teach the game of golf to area kids, especially those who would otherwise not have the opportunity to learn and play based on financial difficulties.

The game of golf teaches so many valuable, lifelong lessons: etiquette, honesty, friendship, confidence and many, many more. Speaking from experience, I know the game of golf can change a young person’s life. It provided me an outlet to stay out of trouble, learn important life skills and meet extraordinary people who have truly changed my life.

This year we are changing it up a bit and creating some fun competition!! There will be 3 TEAMS, each consisting of two foursomes, representing BISHOP FEEHAN HIGH SCHOOL, ATTLEBORO HIGH SCHOOL and NORTH ATTLEBORO HIGH SCHOOL!!! The teams will compete in a Stableford format and will tee off at 12:00pm on Friday, September 16th at The Links at Mass Golf in Norton. They will not stop until 12:00pm on Saturday, September 17th!!! It is the Ultimate Golf Marathon High School Alumni Competition and we do it to raise as much money as possible to support junior golf in our area! Over the years, we have raised over $170,000 to help fund free golf, lessons, tournaments, equipment, memberships and more! Please join us in supporting this worthy cause and helping our youth have a possibility at a better life through learning the game of golf! Cheer on your favorite area high school while supporting a fantastic local cause!!

This year we can't wait to reveal our SURPRISE special guest! Give us a little time to confirm all the details and we will share them with you!! We know you will be blown away by everything they've accomplished and all they've given back to our community! Stay tuned!
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Michael Michel is fundraising
Michel Golf Fund 24 Hours of Golf 2021
Friends,

After a tough year without being able to raise funds, 24 Hours of Golf is BACK!!! As many of you know, 24 Hours of Golf and the Michel Golf Fund are dedicated to raising funds to teach the game of golf to area kids, especially those who would otherwise not have the opportunity to learn and play based on financial difficulties.

The game of golf teaches so many valuable, lifelong lessons: etiquette, honesty, friendship, confidence and many, many more. Speaking from experience, I know the game of golf can change a young person’s life. It provided me an outlet to stay out of trouble, learn important life skills and meet extraordinary people who have truly changed my life.

Kris Carrier and I will begin golfing at 12:00pm on Friday, September 17th and will not stop until 12:00pm on Saturday, September 18th!!! It is the Ultimate Golf Marathon and we do it to raise as much money as possible to support junior golf in our area! Over the years, we have raised over $150,000 to help fund free golf, lessons, tournaments, equipment, memberships and more! Please join us in supporting this worthy cause and helping our youth have a possibility at a better life through learning the game of golf!

This year we are SO unbelievably lucky to welcome an AMAZING Special Guest!! Former Army Staff Sergeant Greg Reynolds is a decorated combat veteran, speaker, athlete, amputee and Guinness World Record Holder for the most one-arm push-ups in one minute with a forty pound pack. He is an original member of the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team.

Greg has been featured in the Boston Globe, Discovery Channel’s “A Fishing Story” with Ronnie Green, has appeared on Netflix “The Punisher” and HBO Real Sports with Bryant Gumbal, as well as numerous other media outlets, including making it into ESPN’s Top 10 several times.

In his spare time Greg enjoys golfing, fishing, bow-hunting, hiking, staying fit and various physical and mental challenges. Most recently Greg completed in a single day, the grueling 31 mile Pemi Loop in New Hampshire’s White Mountains with Open Doors Outdoors. We are so fortunate Greg is able to join us and we invite you to come hear this incredible man speak about his motivation to triumph over his greatest obstacles and have an amazing life!!

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Michael Michel is fundraising
24 Hours of Golf 2018
Friends,

I hope this message finds you well…

I am reaching out because, as many of you may already know, I am planning our 7th Annual 24 Hours of Golf Fundraiser this upcoming June 2nd/3rd at MGA Links in Norton. I will start playing golf on Saturday, June 2nd at noon and will continue to play for 24 straight hours in an effort to raise as much money as possible for junior golf in our area. The Ultimate Golf Marathon! Over the past four years we have raised over $125,000 to help fund free golf, lessons, tournaments, equipment, memberships etc. So essentially any child from the surrounding area can pick up the game of golf at no cost to their family regardless of their financial background.

As many of you know the game of golf holds a special place in my heart and has had a tremendous impact on my life. I come from a family where my parents were divorced at a young age and golf (like many sports can) provided me an outlet to stay out of trouble and learn a game that I could enjoy for the rest of my life while learning some of life’s most important lessons! I even met my beautiful wife Kellie at Highland Country Club in Attleboro so to say I owe the game more than it owes me is an understatement….

We've been fortunate to have New England Patriots Devin McCourty along with several of his teammates when we've completed the 24 hours of golf to participate in putting, chipping, long drive contests while also throwing a few footballs around with anybody that decided to stop by. Devin is looking forward to being part of our charitable efforts again this year and will be at event with some other special guests!

I would ask you to please consider making an electronic donation at the link below to help keep children off the streets or playing video games and on the golf course learning valuable life lessons.

I completely understand everyone has their own charitable endeavors and that is what makes every cause so unique and special. For myself, this is the one that means everything to me so any consideration you can provide is and will be appreciated more than you ever know.

If you would like to mail a check, all donations can be made out to the Attleboro Recreation Department and mailed to:

R.S. Gilmore Insurance Agency, Inc.

27 Elm Street P.O. Box 126

North Attleboro, MA 02761

Attn: Mike Michel

Check out the article The Sun Chronicle ran a few years ago that provides a little more detail on the event along with some pictures of the kids that participated with the Patriots that were on hand.

http://www.thesunchronicle.com/news/local_news/golfing-around-the-clock/article_629c0659-9e8a-52bc-b862-a09863ab5483.html

As I say every year I can’t thank you enough for the continued support as you never know when the golf bug is going to change someone’s life for the better forever.

Best,

Mike

Mike Michel

Agency Principal

R.S. Gilmore Insurance Agency, Inc.

27 Elm Street | P.O. Box 126 | North Attleboro, MA 02761

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About Friends of Attleboro Recreation, Inc.

To assist the recreation department in helping area children and families in need . FOAR has an annual thanksgiving turkey give away supplying 25 area families with turkeys and stop and shop $25 gift cards . We also run a golf day for kids and a 4th of July cook out flag parade day for kids usually attended by 200 area residents - all volunteer . The kids and families that benefit from our programs are the areas neediest.

81 Pine StreetAttleboro, MA 02703

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Causes

Community recreation, Human services

Established

2014

Tax ID

47-1883126

NTEE code

Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution

Friends of Attleboro Recreation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN 47-1883126. Donations are tax-deductible. Select content is provided by GuideStar.

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