MIND MATTERS CLINIC TO BENEFIT FROM
WINE BARREL OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT
Mind Matters, the Murphys based clinic
that treats autism and related disorders, will be one of the beneficiaries when
the Wine Barrel Open Golf Tournament is held in Greenhorn Creek on Thursday,
November 6.
Ninety-two golfers from throughout
northern California have signed up for this second annual event. A barrel full of 36
bottles of Calaveras wines will be the grand prize for the winner. There will be a number of runner-up
prizes. The presentations will be made
during an awards banquet featuring a gourmet meal prepared by Camps Restaurant.
A
major feature of the event will be a raffle for a wide array of prizes
including gift baskets from local merchants, fine art, overnight stays, fine
dining, and golf packages. A portion of
the proceeds from the sale of raffle tickets, and a silent auction, will go to
help Mind Matters. The money will be
used to help individuals and
families cope with the consequences of autism spectrum disorders, attention
deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD/ADD), and learning disabilities. Mind
Matters volunteers will be selling raffle tickets throughout the event.
Dr. Ryan Thompson, founder of Mind
Matters and the clinics CEO and Medical Director, will speak during the
banquet. Volunteer members of the
clinic’s board of directors and staff will be on hand throughout the day to
help spread the word of the clinic and its programs.
Mind Matters offers a unique program
of treatment, counseling, and education. Most of its clients come from
Calaveras, Amador and Tuolumne counties. The clinic also strives to promote a
better public understanding of these debilitating health issues. Mind Matters is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization
and donations to help it extend its services are always welcome.