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BY ASHLEI DANG
The power of community and charity comes alive in the unique efforts of Eagles for Children (EFC), a non-profit organization that combines the love of golf with the mission of uplifting disadvantaged children. Operating through private golf clubs, EFC uses a fresh and engaging program to raise funds for local children’s charities. At the heart of this program is a simple yet inspirational concept: for every eagle scored during the golf season, participating members donate $2 or $5. Members scoring an eagle can contribute any amount they choose, but those who commit to donating $5 per eagle earn the honorary title of “Golden Eagle.” With the involvement of 20 country clubs nationwide, EFC has raised over $7.5 million since its start in 2012. Remarkably, every penny raised is distributed directly to children’s charities, a rare distinction among charitable organizations. GROSSE ILE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB’S COMMITMENT Grosse Ile Golf & Country Club (GIGCC) joined the EFC program in 2023, thanks to the efforts of Dan Welch, an EFC Ambassador, and the support of its board and members, such as Denny Levko. In just two years, GIGCC has made an SEE EAGLES, Page 9