BONITA SPRINGS, Florida – Bonita National Golf & Country Club in Bonita Springs, Florida has raised $43,000 for Folds of Honor and their mission of providing post-secondary educational scholarships for children and spouses of military service men and women killed or disabled in the line of duty.
Funds were raised through a Bonita National Community Memorial Day Charity Event held on Monday, May 26 and will result in nine scholarships as Folds of Honor scholarships are awarded up to $5,000 per academic year.
Bonita National’s Memorial Day Charity Event kicked off with an 18-hole scramble golf tournament followed by a lunch for participants. At 1:30 p.m., the community gathered for a powerful flag presentation featuring the Dunbar High School JROTC team. The afternoon included a 9-hole tournament, and the day concluded with a cocktail party and an online silent auction via the OneCause platform.
Founded in 2007, the Folds of Honor mission is to provide educational scholarships for children and spouses of fallen or disabled American military service members and first responders. Since inception, Folds of Honor has awarded nearly 62,000 scholarships across all 50 states and beyond.
“It was an honor to be part of such a meaningful day at Bonita National,” said Folds of Honor Regional Impact Officer Michelle Landes who attended the Bonita National event. “Through the generosity of this incredible community, $43,000 was raised which will provide nearly nine life-changing scholarships for the spouses and children of our nation’s heroes.
“This support ensures their sacrifice is never forgotten and that their legacy lives on through the gift of education. A heartfelt thank you to the Bonita National team, event organizers, and all who participated for your unwavering commitment to our mission.”
Located in Southwest Florida between Fort Myers and Naples, the Bonita National community consists of 1,459 homes with all residents social members of the Golf & Country Club and 866 possessing full golf memberships. The Club’s Gordon Lewis-designed 18-hole golf course opened in 2014 and winds its way through the community, which is bordered by a nature preserve.
The Bonita National Tennis Center features eight Har-Tru tennis courts, while the Fitness Center has multiple exercise studios as well as the latest in cardio and strength-training equipment. Members also enjoy a variety of spa treatments at the Club’s U-Topia Spa.
Troon Privé, the private club operating division of Troon, manages the award-winning club as well as the community association at Bonita National.
For more information on Bonita National Golf & Country Club, visit www.bonitanationalgolfcc.com.
