Here’s your chance to play golf on the course of a beautiful South Florida country club, while raising money to establish a sanctuary for dogs and other animals that have been abandoned in the Everglades.
Believe it or not, it’s not uncommon that people abandon their dogs in the Everglades. The domesticated animals are left to fend for themselves in Florida’s wild.
Miami resident Eddy Alvarez, who has patrolled the Everglades for decades, has been feeding, rescuing and finding homes for abandoned dogs, cats and other pets. Alvarez only recently started receiving dog food donations for the 50-60 dogs he sees and feeds daily. For the most part, Alvarez has paid out of pocket for the animals’ food, veterinary care and more.
His established 501(c) 3 charity Eddy’s K-9 Rescue needs a facility to continue helping these animals. Sounds like help is on the way, and Fit Life readers can get involved.
Max’s Grille is holding a golf tournament at the Seagate Country Club (3600 Hamlet Drive, Delray Beach), on Sunday, May 22 to benefit Eddy’s K-9 Rescue and the proposed new animal sanctuary.
Tickets are $125 per person or $500 for a foursome. A buffet lunch will be served at noon, and the shotgun start is at 1:30 p.m. The event will feature an awards ceremony, happy hour and raffles post-tournament. The lucky hole in one winner (if there is one) will win a two-year lease for a new Porsche, courtesy of Champion Porsche. Other sponsors include Max’s Grille, Premiere Beverage, Republic National and The Seagate Club.
Eddy’s K-9 Rescue sanctuary, if it becomes a reality, will house up to 50 dogs, 50 cats, horses, birds, reptiles, cows, chickens, goats and more. The charity has a fundraising goal of $75,000. To help make that happen, click . To sign up for the 6th Annual Max’s Grille Charity Golf Tournament, visit Max’s Grille onFacebook, follow on Twitter @MaxsGrille or call 561/368-0080
