Thank you to Alleghany-Covington Department of Social Services for your donation to GLOW!Amanda Griffith is the coordinator for the GLOW organization . They give gifts of love to local cancer fighters. We were able to present her with $85 from our October spirit day fundraiser.
Amazing organization ❤️ Will there be a PTG 2023?!
I sent this letter to the editor in for publication June 29, but I don’t believe it has been published yet. I wanted to go ahead and post here so it could be viewed.
Thanks again for all of your help to make the event a success!
Dear Editor,
The first annual “Hittin’ Balls for a Cause,” a golf tournament benefiting Giving Light to Our Warriors—a local 501(c)3 nonprofit—was held on May 21, 2022 at Cliff View Golf Club.
We had over 36 teams that participated in this exciting event. Lunch was provided to golfers by Cliff View Brewhouse after the first golfers came off the course and before the second wave took the course. The afternoon festivities included music by Buck & Shugah, DJ Justin Jefferson, Shawn Benfield, and Untrained Professionals, as well as food and apparel vendors and raffles. Memorial/Honorarium cards adorned the windshields of golf carts and fireworks rounded out this exciting day! Cash awards were presented in the evening, totaling $6,000, thanks to our generous sponsors. Mulligans purchased went to local cancer fighter, Debbie Jackson Fraley. GLOW presented funds collected from mulligans to Debbie during the awards ceremony.
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!
First and foremost, thank you to Cliff View Golf Club & Brewhouse. Thank you to the Sponaugles and the Manns and the entire team at Cliff View who went above and beyond to make this event successful.
Thank you to the tremendous support of our sponsors.
Sponsors included: Wright Way Motors (cash prize sponsor and hole in one car sponsor) Alcova Mortgage (cash prize sponsor) Highlands Community Bank (entertainment sponsor) Ingevity, Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital, Serenity Properties & Farms, Cliff View Golf Club, Westrock, Covington Honda Nissan, Brian Center Low Moor, Velda & Nathan Craft, Kim & David Dzeima, Dustin & Melissa Dzeima, Mountain Air, Lesa’s Barber Shop, Balchem, The Flower Center, The Red Lantern Inn, Alleghany Highlands Mechanical, Jackson River Community Credit Union, Chapman Plumbing, Heating, & Air, Barnwood Blessings, Nicole Gumm Groseclose Insurance Solutions, Clifton Tire & Auto, Hemp Insurance, Taylor’s Hometown Automotive, Hilltop Detail—Donnie Lipes, People’s Bank, Wendy Poague & family in memory of Jon Gilbert, Carla Bowles, Heather Carlisle, Adam & Andy Kirby, in memory of Willie Bowles.
Raffle items were donated by Barnwood Blessings, Mary Beth Broughman, Michael’s Pizza, Clifton Tire & Auto, ACE True Value, Jessica Gibson, Scarlet Nicely, Rustic Elegance, Allura Aesthetics, Four Moon Designs, Peoples Bank, Nicely’s Kwik Lube, Erin Huffman, Michelle Shumaker, The Homestead, Ashley Plantation Country Club, Cliftondale Country Club, Botetourt Golf Club.
Windshield cards were purchased and placed in memory of Willie Bowles, Ray Keen, Sr., Vickie Fridley Blackburn, Jon Gilbert, and Connie Simmons and in honor of Kathy Keen, Sharla Reynolds, Debbie Fraley, Frank Sponaugle, Angela Sponaugle, Stacey Bryant, Tonya Wolfe, and Amanda Griffith.
Thank you to Virginian Review, The Recorder, and Big Al for your publicity of the event.
Thank you to our amazing GLOW team—Kristen Garten, Tonya Angle, Tonya Wolfe, Tara Brewster, Jessica Gibson, Scarlet Nicely, Ginni Phillips, Kristy Morgan, Shelia Brantley, Michelle Shumaker, Erin Huffman, and Hannah Smith.
Thank you to our special golf tournament volunteers—Scott, Sharla, Abby, & Donovan Reynolds, Brianna Tayler, Emma Wolfe, Wyatt & Natalie Griffith, Eli Weese, and Mary Beth Broughman—50-50 salesperson extraordinaire!
Over $15,000 was raised at this event.
One in three persons will get a cancer diagnosis in his or her lifetime. Please be vigilant in cancer screenings—skin cancer screenings, colonoscopy, mammograms, and yearly check-ups with your physicians. Early detection saves lives.
Fueled by the generosity of many of the sponsors listed above, as well as the giving individuals in this community, we have provided over $15,000 in gifts of love to local cancer warriors since our non-profit was formed in 2020.
Those who have received a cancer diagnosis only need to do a simple online application on our website, www.givinglighttoourwarriors.com to apply for a gift of love.
Thank you to all who participated in “Hittin’ Balls for a Cause” in any way. We appreciate your support and look forward to making this an annual event.
Warmly,
Amanda Griffith
Welcome | Giving Light to Our Warriors (GLOW)
www.givinglighttoourwarriors.com
Thank you for visiting Giving Light To Our Warriors (GLOW) official website. Save the date for our annual Pink Tie Gala ~ Saturday, Feb 29, 2020. See you there!GLOW-Giving Light to Our Warriors updated their business hours.
GLOW-Giving Light to Our Warriors updated their business hours.
GLOW was so honored to be able to help Mr. Willie Bowles during his courageous cancer battle. He and his family were so gracious, and it was a joy to help in even a small way.
Willie’s family called me up and wanted to not only do a windshield memory card for Willie, but also a $100 hole sponsorship in his memory.
I realized today that I made a total boo boo, and I left his beautiful daughter’s name off the memory card on Saturday.
I communicated with his family today and they were completely gracious and understanding and extended me nothing but love and grace. 💕
In loving memory of Willie Bowles
Carla, Heather, Andy, & Adam & families ❤️
Putting on an event is no small task.
Cliff View made our event possible and went above and beyond to make it go as seamless as possible for our first rodeo.
They were brave for taking on a dozen girls who did not even know what in the world “two flights” even meant and being a huge part in the success of the event.
Thank you to the Sponaugles and Manns and the entire staff—bartenders, golf cart drivers, front gate workers, and beyond.
Their entire staff was helpful and accommodating and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. 💕⛳️
We had a great time with this event and hope to see it grow each year! You gals are amazing and your commitment to this cause and helping people in the Alleghany Highlands is truly inspiring! 💝
People’s Bank came in clutch for us at the eleventh hour when I sent out an SOS for swag bags! They not only provided us with swag bags but also a swag haul and some raffle items!
Thanks so much!
We went out with a bang thanks to Jen & Bob Mann—Serenity Property and Farms, LLC—over the top donation of fireworks!
Can’t thank these two enough for all the hard work they put into making this event successful!
1st Annual Hittin’ Balls for a Cause!
Our bodies are wore out, but our hearts are so full.
If you were there at the awards ceremony yesterday you got to experience a little bit of the JOY that comes from being able to bless someone who is going through one of the toughest times in their lives.
I don’t have it down to the penny this morning, but thanks to all of our generous sponsorship, our golfers who came out and supported us, as well as everyone else who came out yesterday, it’s looking like this event raised close to $15,000.
Y’all are simply amazing,
This community always steps up. Always.
You blow me away.
Thank you so much to our vendors who came out yesterday. The bbq was amazing, the tacos were amazing, the fish was amazing and the Icees were refreshing!
Shirts the GLOW crew were wearing were made by Appalachian Designs and it may be our favorite shirts to date! She rocked them out!
Thank you so much to Cliff View Golf Club & Brewhouse. We were proud to hold the event at your beautiful establishment and look forward to making it even better next year.
Thank you to all the volunteers, some part of GLOW, and some who jumped in to help because they are just awesome humans. We couldn’t have done it without you all.
The real winners of yesterday’s event are the men and women who will receive these gifts of love to help them through their battle. Thank you everyone who made that possible.
Cancer doesn’t send an invitation. It doesn’t ask if you’re ready for it to come over. It’s inconvenient and unwanted.
Our journeys change us, connect us, and help us to encourage others. That’s why we are here.
Thank you for all you do to help make our mission possible. 💕
Thank you so much for all you do for our community and those that have to fight this horrible disease. You helped a young lady born and raised here with her battle last year Clair S. Dilley and we are forever thankful and grateful for your support during our darkest hours💛🙏💛
Pink Tie Group continues to go above and beyond in order to bless those fighting this ugly disease. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for deciding to bless my Mama, Debbie Jackson Fraley, this year. My cup/her cup/my family’s cup runneth over ♥️
Great event! I’ve played in a lot of tournaments. You would never guess this was the first one you all put together. Thank you for a great day! Loved seeing so many people together, laughing and having a great time. With so much division and outright hatred in the world today, it is always nice to see small town communities working together for a good cause.
This tournament was amazing. Thank you so much for letting my family and I pay it forward by helping. We had a lot of fun and can’t wait to help out again. Words cannot express how lucky our community is to have such an organization like this stepping in to help out where there is a need. The Reynolds Clan knows first hand what a blessing The Pink Tie Group is when cancer knocks you down. You all rock!!
Love everything everyone did, very thoughtful!❤️
Great job ladies! It was well organized, fun and for a wonderful cause 💕💕
The Pink Tie Group held yet another awesome event! Thanks for the hard work you do to give back to those in need!
Great job ladies!!!
Love to get involved since I have stage 4 throat cancer and Love them shirts
Of you hold ot mext year please let me know. Thanks
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The Pink Tie Group I want to thank each and everyone of you who assisted with this amazing event. Words cannot express how much I love each and everyone of you and your love and support you have shown to me and my family during this difficult time. God has many crowns for each of you and lots of blessings coming your way. Your thoughts and prayers have helped pull me through this and encouraged me to fight and keep my faith during these difficult days. Please call upon me as I would love to join up with you all to help and assist others. Again I cannot ever thank each of you enough!!! Love and bless each of you every day💗💗💗
This is Nice 💖
You all ROCK!!
Jeremy Lucas
Cody Nida Rocky Hicks Brandon Rice
Who won
Come see us!Looks like it’s gonna be a great day to win a car! Come have at great Saturday for a great cause!
Looks like it’s gonna be a great day to win a car! Come have at great Saturday for a great cause!
Just saying....that's a beautiful picture
Hey friends!
Just a reminder that no outside alcohol is permitted Saturday, just as any other event that you attend where alcohol is being sold.
Cliff View Golf Club & Brewhouse has ever so graciously worked with us to have this function at their establishment, so please play by the rules and let’s have a great time for a great cause!
Thanks to everyone for all of your support! 💕
***PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR INFORMATION ABOUT SATURDAY'S HITTIN' BALLS FOR A CAUSE***
Giving Light to Our Warriors—an Alleghany Highlands based 501c3 is hosting a golf tournament and live music event to benefit local cancer warriors. The event will be held on Saturday May 21 at Cliff View Golf Club, 410 Friels Dr., Covington. The golf tournament is captain’s choice with two flights and two tee times, 8am and 1pm. Golfers will enjoy a BBQ lunch provided by Cliff View Brewhouse, two beverage coupons, as well as goodie bags and wrist bands for all day live music. Lunch will be served at noon for golfers.
Prizes for golf winners in two flights will be $750 first place, $500 second place and $300 third place. There will be $500 cash prizes for men, women, and seniors in closest to pin and longest drive. Prize winnings are sponsored by Wright Way Motors, Alcova Mortgage, Highlands Community Bank, Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital, Brian Center, and Covington Honda Nissan. Mulligan package will be available day of event.
All funds collected from the sale of mulligans will be donated to Debbie Jackson Fraley to assist with expenses in her breast cancer fight.
There is a chance to win a 2022 Honda HRV donated by Wright Way Motors for the first person to get a hole in one on hole 14, as well as three more hole in one prizes!
****This is a huge day for golfers, but it certainly isn’t a day for only golfers! Let’s talk about the after party!***
We will have live music starting at 3pm. Alleghany Highlands own Buck & Shugah will be kicking things off at 3pm with their amazing honky tonk sounds. DJ Justin Jefferson will be with us to spin some tunes and emcee our awards ceremony. Singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Shawn Benfield, hailing from Southern WV will take the stage at 7pm. His music has been compared to Dave Rawlings Machine, Justin Townes Earle, and Drive By Truckers. Closing out this spectacular day of music will be The Untrained Professionals. This duo of longtime live music veterans Clinton Scott and Chris Huddle make up the rock and roll band known for covering a wide range of classic jams by artists like Johnny Cash and Breaking Benjamin. ALL of these talented performers are brought to you by our entertainment sponsor, Highlands Community Bank.
There will be food vendors offering a variety of deliciousness from Caribbean jerk chicken & Mac, tacos, BBQ platters, burgers, hot dogs, and fried fish sammies! Beverages available for purchase as well. If you plan to purchase alcohol, be sure to have your ID. We will have raffles and 50/50. Bring your lawn chair and your appetite and come enjoy this wonderful day with us! General Admission wristbands will be sold at the door and will be $10/each. Under 18 free with adult purchase.
There will be tons of raffles as well as a 50/50!
Appalachian Designs, LLC will be on-site making custom Hittin’ Balls for a Cause shirts as well as other items for purchase! Once you see these, y’all are going to want one, so stick a few extra dollars in your pocket to pick up one of those!
***Please note this is CASH ONLY on the day of the event, so don’t forget to stop by the ATM on your way up!***
Awards ceremony for golf winners will be held at 6pm, as well as lighting of the lanterns in honor and memory of cancer warriors.
After the sun sets, we will celebrate this spectacular day with a fireworks display brought to you by Serenity Property and Farms, LLC.
Giving Light to Our Warriors (GLOW) became a 501(c)3 in 2020. Since then, GLOW has had the privilege of distributing over $13,000 in individualized gifts of love to local cancer warriors. GLOW is passionate about supporting local cancer fighters and is grateful to Alleghany Highlands residents and businesses for their overwhelming support in making this organization successful.
If you would like to donate to this event, mailed donations can be sent to GLOW, PO Box 22, Covington, VA 24426. We also have a donate button on our website, www.givinglighttoourwarriors.com.
We look forward to golf and live music and giving away lots of prizes on May 21, but the REAL winners will be the cancer fighters who will receive these gifts of love as they fight their fight.
8 am-morning tee off
12 Noon-Lunch for morning and afternoon golfers
1pm-afternoon tee off
3pm-Buck & Shugha
6pm-Golf awards and lighting of the lanterns
7pm-Shawn Benfield
9pm-The Untrained Professionals
Fireworks
WHAT TO BRING:
Lawn Chair
CASH for gate fee (non-golfers)
CASH for food, raffles, 50/50
YOUR BOOGIE SHOES!
💕Come on out Saturday and enjoy the beautiful spring day in the Alleghany Highlands and support your local warriors! 💕
Thank you so much to Hemp Insurance for your hole sponsorship!
I have known the Hemp family since I was just a wee little one! Give Hemp Insurance a call to service your insurance needs! Great people, great service!
Thank you Hemps!
This beautiful beauty has been kicking butt during her cancer battle. Her support system is huge but she needs a little extra help.
May 21, Saturday’s Hittin’ Balls for a Cause, all money raised from the sale of mulligans ($10/person if you choose to do so) will go towards Debbie’s expense.
⛳️ ⛳️⛳️⛳️⛳️ We ONLY have 2 spots open for the tournament. Tee time for those 2 spots 8AM
⛳️⛳️⛳️⛳️⛳️Who wants to help our community and Debbie in the fight against cancer?!?!?This beautiful lady in the back center, Mrs. Debbie Fraley has been busy kicking cancer’s butt for the last several months.
At next Saturday’s Hittin’ Balls for a Cause, all money raised from the sale of mulligans ($10/person if you choose to do so) will go towards Debbie’s expenses.
Debbie and her entire family are the first to step up to help others. Let’s step up and help her on Saturday! 💕
Praying for you.❤
This beautiful lady in the back center, Mrs. Debbie Fraley has been busy kicking cancer’s butt for the last several months.
At next Saturday’s Hittin’ Balls for a Cause, all money raised from the sale of mulligans ($10/person if you choose to do so) will go towards Debbie’s expenses.
Debbie and her entire family are the first to step up to help others. Let’s step up and help her on Saturday! 💕
Thank you to Nicole Gumm Groseclose Insurance Solutions for your sponsorship to Hittin' Balls for a Cause.
Nicole is a great friend to many and one you can put your trust in for your insurance needs!
Thank you Nicole!
Nothing brings us greater joy than seeing one of our locals ring the heck out of that bell!
Congrats Missy on completing your chemo. ✅
Continued prayers through your radiation.
Keep kicking cancer’s butt!
Feels good to ring that bell, been there, done that!
I’m so weird, but listen to my announcements.
Ideas for raffle baskets/items! 🥰 How fun, right?!
Please PM me… I would like to donate in memory of my parents ♥️♥️
What coarse is this gonna be on. How many on a team
You GUYS and GALS ROCK!!!!!!! We are only 8 teams away from filling all 36 teams for our first annual Hittin Balls For A Cause tournament May 21st. Let’s fill these 8 spots!!!!!
