The Plano tournament funds programs that empower adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
My Possibilities (MP), a Plano-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), raised more than $99,000 during its 17th Annual HIPster Golf Classic, held Oct. 21 at Stonebridge Ranch Country Club in McKinney.
Presented by Younger Partners, the event brought together business leaders, community members and longtime supporters for a day of golf, camaraderie and purpose. Proceeds will help fund MP’s continuing education and workforce development programs designed to support what the organization calls “Hugely Important People,” or HIPsters.
Photo courtesy of My Possibilities
A Day On The Course For A Cause
“For 17 years, the HIPster Golf Classic has been more than just a tournament. It has been a celebration of friendship, inclusion and opportunity,” said Tod Marvin, CEO of My Possibilities, in an official statement. “The generosity of our sponsors and golfers fuels possibilities for our HIPsters every day.”
Players competed in a mix of friendly challenges, including Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin contests, with Fairway Partners LLC earning the title of Grand Champions for the second consecutive year.
The tournament also featured a special appearance from professional golfer Angela Aung, a former Myanmar National Team member whose standout career includes a top-four finish on the Women’s All Pro Tour.
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Community Support And Impact
In addition to the title sponsor, Younger Partners, My Possibilities recognized several key supporters: GCATS, Eclipse Mechanical, Eclipse Innovative, Bank of Texas, Hilti North America, David Doyle, Anne-Marie and Tom Kendra and Burns & McDonnell.
The funds raised will sustain MP’s mission to help adults with IDD reach their full potential through education, job training and community engagement.
Founded in Plano, My Possibilities is North Texas’ first full-day, full-year continuing education and job placement program for adults with IDD. The organization’s programs give participants the chance to pursue higher education, gain work experience and lead more independent lives.
To learn more about upcoming events or support the organization’s mission, visit mypossibilities.org.
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