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 Here's a fun new way to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas.
If you like golf, and want a chance to win a car, then this is for you.
Birdies for Charity is a fundraising program designed by Golf San Antonio to generate charitable contributions through the Valero Texas Open. Individuals or corporations can make a "Birdie" pledge based on the number of birdies that will be hit during the tournament. A golfer scores a "birdie" when he hits the ball in the hole one stroke under par. Pledges must be at least a penny per birdie, but can be higher.
For instance, here is a breakdown of how many Birdies have been hit in the Valero Texas Open since 2003, and how much a pledge would be based on the donor's Birdie pledge:
| Year |
# of Birdies |
1 Cent |
5 Cents |
50 Cents |
| 2003 |
2,382 |
$23.82 |
$119.10 |
$1,191.00 |
| 2004 |
2,723 |
$27.23 |
$136.15 |
$1,361.50 |
| 2005 |
2,531 |
$25.31 |
$126.55 |
$1,265.50 |
| 2006 |
2,159 |
$21.59 |
$107.95 |
$1,079.50 |
| 2007 |
2,294 |
$22.94 |
$114.70 |
$1,147.00 |
| 2008 |
2,344 |
$23.44 |
$117.20 |
$1,172.00 |
| 2009 |
2,336 |
$23.36 |
$116.80 |
$1,168.00 |
So whether you pledge a penny, nickel, dime or quarter per birdie, you are making a pledge to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas.
What's more, you could win a brand new car. All you need to do is guess how many birdies will be hit during the Valero Texas Open. If you guess correctly, you win a 2009 Buick Enclave. (Any ties will be decided by an annual tiebreaker event).
Click here to make an online pledge. [Note: Be sure to pick Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas as the recipient for your donation!]
For more information, please call Amy at (210) 225-6322.
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