Charity Auction Is Win-Win for Guests and CORE!

On May 18th, CORE held our annual charity auction, which proved to be a high-energy evening full of excitement, fun, and suspense. It was sort of like a Sotheby’s or Christie’s auction, but way better. Our auction took place among friends and supporters, and we had great food, too!

It was our most successful auction ever. CEO Cary McKee, when asked to comment, told us that he was overcome with gratitude by the outpouring of support for CORE’s mission:

The place was packed, sold out. Our friends and supporters came by the hundreds with a genuine spirit of charity. They understood what this was about. We even tried to make the night manageable by live-auctioning fewer items, but the fundraising was higher than ever. I’m incredibly grateful and touched by the outpouring of support for our mission. Our supporters made this a complete success. I want that known.  

The event kicked off with dinner, which consisted of roast chicken and pork with potato salad, coleslaw, pit beans, corn on the cob, and all sorts of yummy desserts. Everything was so delicious! Thus, as the auction began, the attendees had satisfied and happy tummies.  

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CORE’s 2023 Golf Tournament Is a Success!

The thrill of victory, and the agony of defeat. The human drama of athletic competition. Such was CORE’s 2023 Golf Tournament on May 18th. Ninety-six golfers took to the course at Thousand Hills Golf Resort to compete for cash and awesome prizes, and all for a good cause!

The tournament was more than just fame and riches for winners. For one, it was tons of fun! This event is evolving into a sports extravaganza without equals. Our competing golfers came in all shapes and sizes, ages and genders, and skill levels and handicaps. During the tournament, the golfers competed, enjoyed great food, caught up with old friends, and got to met new people. Everybody had a blast!

Participants also had the chance to get outdoors on a sunny day and enjoy nature. Branson already is known for its natural beauty, but Thousand Hills truly seems like an oasis even within Branson. Just riding around the course is entertainment in itself. There are streams, lakes, wooded paths, and critters! We couldn’t get the fuzzy woodchuck to stand still for a photo – pity – but we certainly can describe it in one word – adorbs! 

Another great thing about this tournament was that it was for our favorite charity – CORE! Our CEO Cary McKee also had the opportunity to tour the course. His attention was focused on the golfers, and he was heartened by what he heard. “The number of people there who came to support us, who I hadn’t met before, surprised me,” Cary told us, “I was blown away, really. They were commending us and telling us that they’re happy to support our cause. They shared heart-felt encouragement.”   

An event this monumentally awesome doesn’t just happen by itself. There are lots of people who make it a success, and they deserve thank-yous and shout-outs. First, there are our sponsors and golfers. They made this event happen, knowing that it helps fund our recovery program which, in turn, directly benefits our communities. They’re the best! 

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