Talk about making a huge difference.
The Shriners Hospital Dads of Springfield-based Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque have transported more than 3,100 children and their families in southwest Missouri to Shriners Children’s Hospitals.
In essence, the Shriners Hospital Dads see to it that the families don’t pay a dime as they drive them to the Shriner’s Hospital in St. Louis, or to the St. Louis airport — and cover their airfare, food and lodging — in order reach a Shriner’s Hospital in Cincinnati or Chicago.
In 2014, the PCCC’s donation helped the Shriners purchase a new, 15-passenger seat van. The Shriners have also used their PCCC donations toward other donations for the Shriners Hospitals.
Which is why the Shriners Hospital Dads show up in force during the PCCC itself, providing transportation for golfers and caddies, other volunteers, spectators and marshals. They also sponsor hole No. 1 and the driving range. “We have been so fortunate to have this wonderful relationship with the PCCC,” said Dick Fuller of the Abou Ben Adhem mosque. “Otherwise, we would not have been able to contribute but a small fraction of the amount of money we have since starting this relationship in 2008.”
WAYS TO HELP THE SHRINERS HOSPITAL DADS …
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GOLF TOURNAMENTS
Play with a pro & enjoy top courses such as Highland Springs, Buffalo Ridge Golf Course, LedgeStone Country Club, Millwood Golf & Racquet Club & Fremont Hills Country Club. Includes a great golfer gift package, continental breakfast, lunch, on-course beverages, team photos & trophies. Check out our list of golf experiences
GOLF BALL & CHARITY AUCTION
Sponsored by Copy Products Inc., this event is on Tuesday, July 19 We’ll also have electronic bidding at bidpal.net!
THE ULTIMATE presented by Custom Metalcraft & Ridewell Suspensions 
Win a 2021 Corvette Stingray, as a $1,200 buy-in guarantees a 1-in-100 chance of winning the car and a 1-in-10 chance of winning $1,000. You’ll also receive many other perks, including air-conditioned seating on the 18th green during the PCCC along with clubhouse parking, a luxurious dinner on Friday, July 16 at Highland Springs Country Club as well as breakfast and lunch in the clubhouse daily during the PCCC, plus his and her shirts.
NAMI NEON 5K RUN
Join us Saturday, Aug. 21 for the inaugural NAMI Neon Night 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention. It’s at Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park in west Springfield. This event will in part benefit the National Alliance on Mental Illness-Southwest Missouri. Register here. 
ROCKIN’ ROLL BIKE AND MUSIC FESTIVAL
Turn out on Saturday, October 9 at the Riff. Not only ride in the afternoon on rides of 40, 20 or 10 miles but stay for the dinner and concert! All supporting Music Therapy of the Ozarks.
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