My friends,

I am raising funds for my Special Olympics East Valley Golf program. We have 35 Special Olympics golfers that have a passion for playing golf. Each athlete plays on a team, typically with a parent or good friend, year round at many challenging courses in Arizona. This year we will be playing at Sun City CC, Omni National in Tucson, Antelope Hills in Prescott, Longbow in Mesa, Oak Creek CC in Sedona, Augusta Ranch in Mesa, and TPC Scottsdale. All of the funds raised will go to support this special year round golf program. These funds also enable us to participate in the Special Olympics National Invitational Golf Tournament if we are lucky enough to be selected. The National Tournament is 3 days and, like the PGA, we cannot use golf carts. So it can be very challenging.

I am 31 years old and was born in San Diego, California. 

I graduated from North Canyon High School where I served on Student Government, was thr manager of the Football team and began Unified sports at the high school.

I compete in several Special Olympics sports since the age of 9, primarily in golf, football, soccer, basketball and swimming. I also competed in the USA Games in swimming in 2014. In addition to athletics, I have been involved with Special Olympics and has served as a member of the Youth Activation Committee, Athlete Unified Leader and Global Ambassador for Unified Sports. I have also represented SOAZ at Capitol Hill Days, Breakfast of Champions and the Law Enforcement Torch Run.

I have a long work history with my first job being a Phoenix Suns Ball Court assistant and have worked with Safeway, Special Olympics, and the Goodyear Recreation Center where I am currently employed.

I need your help.

The Thunderbirds have given us a great opportunity to raise funds by matching all donations by an additional 10%. One hundred percent of the funds stay in our Special Olympics golf program and enable us to continue to play golf and improve our game. Your help comes from sponsoring me for $.01, $.02, $.03 or more per birdie, or making a one time donation.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Ronny