Camp Korey Classic raises $175K

For golfers, their sport is often good for the soul.

And perhaps never more so than at the third annual Camp Korey Classic, held June 21 at Avalon Golf Links in Burlington, where over $175,000 was raised for children with life-altering medical conditions.

Proceeds enable those children to experience the joys of camp and to fund Camp Korey operational costs.

“The contributions of founder Tim Rose, event sponsors and the more than 190 golfers in attendance will benefit campers and their families through year-round camp-based programming,” said Camp Korey Director of Philanthropy Christa Pugh.

Camp Korey, located in Skagit County, is one of only nine U.S. member camps in the SeriousFun Children’s Network. La Conner resident Liz Theaker is director of development.

Camp Korey is a not-for-profit organization that serves children and provides support for their families from across Washington state and the U.S. The camp features an onsite medical center and pharmacy and its health care capabilities allow it to safely welcome children often turned away from other camps.

“We thank the Skagit County community for welcoming Camp Korey with open arms and supporting the Camp Korey Classic. The success of the Classic is a great example of incredible community volunteerism and support of children with challenging medical needs,” said Camp Korey Classic committee chair Mark Mobilia.

Jay Henningsen, its CEO, said charitable giving by supporters makes it possible for campers to participate through onsite, virtual, or year-round day adventure opportunities.

“In thanks to the efforts of our committee, sponsors and participants,” said Henningsen, “we will continue our mission of providing camp programming for campers and their families 100 per cent free of charge.”