MAPS raises almost $70K at 6th Annual Chip-In for Charity Golf Tournament for senior center
CAMBRIDGE - The Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) raised $68,000 at their 6th Chip In for Charity Golf Tournament to support the health and social services organization’s senior center in Cambridge.
The tournament took place on Sept. 8 at the Juniper Hill Golf Course in Northborough, Mass.
Co-chaired by Rui Domingos, President and CEO of MIT Federal Credit Union, and Walter Sousa, owner of Inman Square Wine and Spirits, the tournament gathered approximately 115 community members, business leaders, volunteers, and supporters, including a record seven female players.
“We could not be happier with our community, who once again showed up in force to participate in the tournament and support our seniors," said Domingos.
“It’s wonderful to see so many business and community leaders and friends take time out of their busy schedules to support such a worthy cause,” added Sousa.
MAPS CEO Paulo Pinto said he was truly inspired by the community’s continued and outstanding generosity.
“This year we were able to bring some of our seniors to attend our luncheon and give out delicious homemade treats that they lovingly prepared at the center to thank the players, and it was also wonderful to see the love and support they received," he said. "We were hoping to raise $70K, but the stormy weather forced us to end the tournament earlier than expected, which left us a bit short of our goal.”
The funds raised with the tournament will allow MAPS to continue to maintain the senior center in Cambridge open five days a week for the next year.
The best foursome of the tournament was composed of Richard Mandel, John Howard, Phil Summers, and Matt Davison.
In second place were Richard DiSciullo, Antonio Braga, Steve Santos, and Flynn Manalaysay.
The third place went to Tony Bernardo, Michael Mello, Michael Allen, and Keith Bernier.
Filipe Cabral had the longest drive in the Men’s category, while Jeff Dwyer placed the ball closest to the pin.
Carla Michaud had the longest drive of the tournament in the Women’s category and also placed the ball closest to the pin, for the second year in a row.
The tournament was once again presented by Dunkin’ franchise owner Couto Management Group. The group’s CEO, Salvi Couto, also attended the event and brought along two foursomes.
“It’s fantastic to participate in an event like this because we get to have fun with old and new friends and, at the same time, raise money to support a great cause,” he said.
The tournament was also supported by dozens of other corporate and private sponsors.
To learn more about the MAPS Chip in for Charity Golf Tournament, please visit maps-inc.org/golf.
The MAPS Senior Center in Cambridge, open Mondays through Fridays, is a linguistically and culturally competent space designed to prevent isolation and promote wellness through case management and daily social and recreational activities, including exercise classes, arts and crafts, educational programs, and nutritional meals.
MAPS has served the Portuguese-speaking communities of Massachusetts and others since 1970. The organization offers many free health and social services through its five offices in Cambridge, Brighton, Dorchester, Framingham, and Lowell.
To learn more about MAPS, visit maps-inc.org
This article originally appeared on The Herald News: MAPS raises almost $70K at golf tournament for their senior center
