Shown are CCF volunteers working the table at the Glow Golf fundraiser, Friday, June 16, at Wawasee Golf Club. Shown from left are Jason Metz of Metz Auto Group, Jacinda Metz, Lisa Rosales, Margo Searfoss, Cindy Wells and Barbara Klotz. Photos by Blair Baumgartner.

By Blair Baumgartner
InkFreeNews

SYRACUSE — The Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County hosted the 5th annual Glow Golf fundraiser, Friday, June 16, at Wawasee Golf Club.

The proceeds from the fundraiser go to Kosciusko County residents currently undergoing cancer treatment. The band, The Tempos, played live music from 7-11 p.m.

Lisa Rosales headed this year’s CCF Glow Golf event.

Rosales said, “We do this for a good cause. Last year, we did $10,000. Hopefully, we will raise more this year. We have about 15 volunteers. I’ve done Glow Golf for five years.”

She said, “I think our committee raising money does a lot for Kosciusko County. We have some people that have received money from us now serving on the committee.”

CCF committee member Jason Metz, owner of Metz Auto Group said, “It’s a beautiful evening. We are here for food, fellowship and charity. This is my first year on the committee. We really wanted to focus not only on golf but bringing people together. We’re so blessed to have such great support from the community.”

Adam Meller of Elkhart said, “I’m excited. It’s the first time we’ve had the event here (at the Wawasee Golf Club). I think this year will be even better.”

Duane Rauch of Syracuse said, “It’s a great event. It’s a great fundraiser.” He laughed as he said, “There’s no water on this course.”

The weather was pleasant with a nice cool breeze. People set up their lawn chairs in the grass and enjoyed the live music for hours.

Participants spent an hour decorating their golf carts before the official tee time.

The food was delicious and people were excited to get onto the course. The official tee time was at 9:20 p.m.