Disc Golf Tour Director's Selfless Gesture Feeds Hundreds in Need

In January, Chuck Connelly, director of the Spike Hyzer tour, was organizing the upcoming season's events at his warehouse in Sanford, North Carolina. As he reviewed his plans, he wanted to think outside the box and use the tour as a force for good in the community. Connelly's goal was to create a ripple effect of positivity, and what he came up with would ultimately make a significant difference.

Connelly's idea was to ask players attending regional disc golf events to bring a can of food to donate to the local food bank. Over a period of ten months, from January 2015 until December 1st, Connelly collected a staggering half ton of canned goods. The effort culminated with Michael Cotten, Branch Director of the Sandhills Food Bank, receiving the donation.

"We thank Chuck for these nutritious food items," said Cotten. "They'll go directly to help those in our community who are at risk of hunger." The Spike Hyzer tour's charitable endeavor is a testament to the sport's commitment to giving back. According to Robert Leonard, North Carolina PDGA State Coordinator, disc golfers have always been involved in charity efforts.

The St Jude Disc Golf Charity Invitational earlier this year raised an impressive $214,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The PDGA's Competition Endowment Program also sanctions tournaments specifically designed to raise funds for charities worldwide. Connelly's initiative is a shining example of the sport's philanthropic nature.

When the Spike Hyzer tour wrapped up in November, Connelly's truck was filled with the 1,196 pounds of donated goods. Cotten estimated that this would provide approximately 974 meals, worth around $4,870 to the community. Leonard praised Connelly and the players for their outstanding effort, stating that they are a vital part of both North Carolina disc golf and the sport in general.

Connelly's response was humbled gratitude towards his players, who he credits with making this achievement possible. He expressed enthusiasm for next season's events, where players are already aiming to top this impressive feat. As the Spike Hyzer tour continues to make waves in the disc golf community, it serves as a reminder of the positive impact that can be achieved when individuals come together with a shared goal.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/spike-hyzer-donates-half-ton-food-nc-food-bank