27th Reliant Foundation Golf Classic and Auction
$6.4 Million Raised Since Inception For Critical Community Health Programs
On Monday, May 19, Reliant Foundation will host the 27th annual Drive for a Difference Golf Classic and Auction at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Sutton, Massachusetts.
Drive for a Difference remains Reliant Foundation’s signature event, thanks to the continued generosity of Foundation donors and sponsors, having raised $6.4 million over the years to support critical community health programs across Central and MetroWest Massachusetts.
“For 27 years, the Drive for a Difference has thrived thanks to the unwavering support of our community,” said Kelsa Zereski, president of Reliant Foundation. “Together, we’ve raised millions to support vital mental health and behavioral health programs, reduce stigma, and empower recovery across our Massachusetts region.”
Among the dozens of organizations sponsoring this year are: North Bridge Wealth Management (Gold Sponsor); Robert and Jane Klugman (Dinner Sponsor), Gene and Julianne DeFeudis (Lunch Sponsor), The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation (Golf Cart Sponsor), Mass General Brigham Health Plan (Snack Cart Sponsor), J. Michael Grenon, Grimes & Co. (Raffle Sponsor); Anna Maria College, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Imperial Distributors, F.W. Madigan Company, Inc., NAI Glickman, Kovago & Jacobs, SALMON VNA & Hospice, UMass Memorial Health, UniBank, Worcester State University (Deluxe Foursome Sponsors); Bay State Bank, Coghlin Companies, Cornerstone Bank, Kelleher & Sadowsky, and Stowe & Degon (Scoreboard Sponsors), among others.
Following the round, Reliant Foundation will welcome golfers and guests for a social reception, dinner, auction, and an awards program. The online auction offers supporters the opportunity to bid on items from anywhere and features exclusive getaways, exciting concerts, exceptional dining experiences, great sporting events, and more.
Additional information about the Drive for a Difference and lending support to Reliant Foundation can be found at ReliantFoundation.org.
About The Reliant Foundation
Established in 1988, Reliant Foundation is an independent public charity whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of individuals of all ages in the Central and MetroWest regions of Massachusetts. As a 501(c)3 charity, the Foundation offers grants to non-profit organizations within its service area for the purpose of supporting programs that battle critical community health issues like substance use disorder, and children’s mental health. Our charity partners work with thousands of individuals in our community to provide life-saving recovery coaching, mental health and behavioral health services, and impactful education and initiatives to reduce the stigma around these issues.
For more information, please visit www.reliantfoundation.org.
