Guest guest Posted May 23, 2004 Report Share Posted May 23, 2004 http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040423/nyf074_1.html .... " Stroke of Genius " tells the story of a remarkable man who displayed great love for the game that tested both his resolve and his character, and great courage in the face of incredible adversity, including a lifelong battle against the crippling disease Syringomyelia that eventually claimed his life. retired from golf in 1931, at the age of 28, but went on to create Augusta National Golf Club, home to tournament he founded, The Masters. had a long and successful second career as a lawyer. In keeping with the spirit of Bobby , all proceeds from this event will benefit the MGA Foundation and the American Syringomyelia Foundation (ASAP), along with the Bobby Film Foundation and their national charity partner, The First Tee®. The MGA Foundation, the charitable arm of the Metropolitan Golf Association, offers a wide variety of innovative programs and educational initiatives aimed at underprivileged youth, junior golfers and the physically challenged. The MGA Foundation is about to launch a $5 million Capital Campaign to support its ever-expanding programs conducted to help grow the game of golf. The American Syringomyelia Alliance Project (ASAP) is a charity that funds education, support and research projects for Syringomyelia, the disease that crippled the legendary golfer and eventually took his life in 1971. Their mission is " to improve the lives of those affected with Syringomyelia, Chiari Malformation, and other related disorders while we find a cure " ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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