SALINAS, CA. (May 20, 2024) — Save the date for Key for a Cure Foundation’s fifth annual Golf Tournament benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in support of pediatric cancer research, taking place Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, at Corral de Tierra Country Club in Salinas.
The golf tournament is part of the nonprofit organization’s ongoing mission to raise funds for pediatric cancer research, which will directly benefit the work of St. Jude. The community can support their efforts by participating in the tournament or by securing one of several sponsorship opportunities.
For children, cancer can be especially heartbreaking. Despite advances in how childhood cancer is treated, the reality is 1 in 5 children will not survive cancer. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital stands on the front line of this battle, working tirelessly against catastrophic diseases, particularly leukemia and other cancers.
Operating this pediatric treatment and research facility costs nearly $3 million each day — a daunting figure when you consider that patients are never charged for their care.
Thanks to the generosity of the local community, Key for a Cure has raised more than $1.1 million (it has increased since the Race for a Cure Gala) toward this groundbreaking research. Additionally, $70,000 has directly supported local children diagnosed with cancer, helping provide essential services like in-home medical care, transportation to medical appointments, and delivery of nutritious meals.
Last year’s tournament raised $65,210 in net revenue through on-course fundraising competitions, a post-tourney reception, and a silent auction, according to Liz Grijalva, President of Key For A Cure Foundation. The Chasing Dreams Barrel Event the following month added another $37,496 in net revenue. This year, the Foundation is proud to again partner with Tony and Tina Sammut of T&T Enterprises as the Presenting Sponsor.
Sponsorship Levels:
· Presenting Sponsor: $10,000 (Sold Out)
· Champion Sponsor: $7,500
· Cart Fleet Sponsor: $5,000
· Condor Sponsor: $3,000
· Hole-In-One Sponsor: $2,700
· Putting-Hole Sponsor: $2,500
· Beat-The-Pro Hole Sponsor: $2,500
· Birdie Sponsor: $1,750
· Hole Sponsor: $350
To become a sponsor, call (831) 241-3990 or email liz@keyforacure.org.
Golf Tournament Schedule:
· 9:30 a.m. – Registration & Brunch; Driving Range Opens
· 10:45 a.m. – Announcements
· 11:00 a.m. – Shotgun Start
· 4:00 p.m. – Scoring
· 4:30 p.m. – Awards Reception
Tickets are available at $250 per individual player. Reception-only tickets are $100.
For more information on the tournament, visit https://keyforacure.org/events/, call (831) 241-3990, or email info@keyforacure.org.
To donate to Key for a Cure Foundation, visit: https://keyforacure.org/donate/
About Key For A Cure Foundation
Founded in 2015, Key for a Cure Foundation is committed to raising funds to support innovative pediatric cancer research. The organization’s primary focus is funding T cell-based immunotherapy research at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, with the goal of finding more effective, targeted treatments for children with cancer.
In its first year, the foundation raised $250,000, which was donated directly to support this cutting-edge research. Key for a Cure Foundation ensures that 100% of the funds raised go directly toward its mission.
Key For A Cure Foundation
Raising Funds for Pediatric Cancer Research to Save Lives
820 Park Row #588
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 241-3990
https://keyforacure.org
liz@keyforacure.org
info@keyforacure.org
