JUDY MAPLE GOLF CLASSIC BENEFITS NEW VALLEY HOSPICE HOUSE IN WHEELING

Proceeds from the third annual Judy Maple Golf Classic slated for Saturday, Aug. 25 at Spring Hills Golf Club, East Springfield, OH, will benefit Valley Hospice’s Liza’s Place, a new 12-bed hospice house under construction in Wheeling.

The golf outing is sponsored by The Judy Maple Foundation which was established in memory of the late Judy Maple, mother of six and lifelong resident of Toronto, OH, who died of cancer in 2000.

The shotgun start 18-hole tournament begins at 8:30 a.m. A light breakfast, snack at the turn, beverages and a steak dinner are included in the event. Prizes will be awarded for skins, closest to the pin, putting contest, longest drive, and a hole-in-one giveaway. A variety of prizes will be raffled as well.

“Since the death of our mother, it was our desire to keep her memory alive by supporting the very things that were so important to her. She spent a tremendous part of her life supporting the community and selflessly giving to others. We feel it is our turn, as her family, to give back in her memory,” said Steve Maple. Judy Maple was the wife of Dave Maple,Sr. Her children include Steve, Cindy, Kevin, Dave, Jr., Criss and Jennifer Maple Bash.

The funds presented to Valley Hospice are earmarked for the prep kitchen in the state-of-the art building that is being constructed on land donated by the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph at Mount St. Joseph near Oglebay Park. Completion is expected in late 2008.

“Valley Hospice is honored that the family of Judy Maple has dedicated this year’s golf outing proceeds to our new hospice house. Their generosity will help us realize a hospice house for patients in the Wheeling area and for that we are extremely grateful,” commented VH CEO Karen Nichols.

The event also will provide a scholarship to a senior student from Edison Local High School who exemplifies the qualities the qualities Judy always felt to be important, including being a positive role model by demonstrating sportsmanship and serving the community. This year’s scholarship recipient is Catherine Sanders.

For information, contact The Judy Maple Foundation at (614) 933-0513 or at (740) 537-3874