I'm really excited to be playing in the Pacific Northwest Cup on Oct 10-11! It's a Ryder Cup–style event with 24 junior golfers from Washington and Canada. We compete as teams, work on being leaders, and raise money for people who need it.

The Pacific Northwest Cup keeps the tradition of the Washington Cup going and brings in players from all over our region. Every player is trying to raise at least $1,500, and our whole group is working to reach $40,000 together.

The money we raise goes to two groups:

Bridge of Promise helps adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities right here in King County. I learned that after people with disabilities finish high school, a lot of them lose the friends, activities, and routine they had at school, and their families have to figure things out on their own. Bridge of Promise gives them a place to hang out with friends, learn new things, go on outings, and feel like they belong. It also gives their families a break and some support.

The AJGA's Liberty National ACE Grant helps junior golfers play in big tournaments but whose families can't afford all the costs. It pays back things like entry fees, travel, hotels, and golf equipment. Since 2003, it has given more than $9 million to families, and kids in the program have earned over $15 million in college golf scholarships. That's pretty amazing to me.

My goal is to raise $1,500. Any amount helps, whether it's $25 or $250.

Thank you so much for supporting me and for helping people in our community. It really means a lot to me, and I'll let you know how the tournament goes!

To contribute via check, please make out to "AJGA - Pacific Northwest Cup" and send to: 

American Junior Golf Association 
1980 Sports Club Drive
Braselton, GA 30517
 
Sincerely, 
Makeo Rallanka