News Release

Kelowna Kinsmen 23nd
Annual Pub Putt Tour
To Raise Money for Cystic Fibrosis Research

This year’s theme is:
Super Heroes!
A FUNdraiser for Cystic Fibrosis!

What: Kinsmen Pub Putt Tour
Teams of four are loaded into vans with designated drivers and are shuttled to six (6) different pubs. Each pub sets up a miniature golf course layout that teams will putt through and keep score for a variety of prizes at the end of the night. Teams raise pledges prior to the event and then collect donations from the various patrons at each pub on the course. Pubs supply each team with munchies throughout the day and everyone has a great time while raising funds towards research in finding a cure for Cystic Fibrosis.

When: Sunday, February 21, 2010

Where: Registration: 10:00 am at Dakota's Sports Bar and Grill
Pub Putt Tour: Departs at 11:00 a.m. and ends @ approx. 5:00 p.m. with a wrap-up party and dinner, which is included.

To Enter: HIGHLY recommended that you pre-register with a $100 deposit per team to ensure your spot on the Tour. To receive your pledge forms and registration forms, contact event chairperson, Scott McKinnon at scott@kelownakinsmen.com or 250-763-4549. Cost per team is $300 in pledges ($75/team member) or you can write your own check for a tax-deductible receipt from Cystic Fibrosis. All players receive a souvenir T-shirt with their entry commemorating the experience.

Who: The Kinsmen & Kinettes of Canada have been partners in the fight against Cystic Fibrosis for over 44 years. In that time we have raised over an average of $1 million dollars per year. Each year we continue to support results in another year added to the life expectancy of those who suffer this dreaded disease. In the 1960’s it was expected that a child with CF might live to see their 6th birthday. Today, many CF sufferers are surviving well into their 40’s and are having grand children.

In Kelowna, the Kinsmen Club of Kelowna has raised their contribution of funds for Cystic Fibrosis through the Pub Putt Tour for 22 years. In addition to fund-raising the much needed funds, we also strive to increase awareness of Cystic Fibrosis in our community.

Additional corporate sponsors are being sought for team & individual prizes.