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Golf event aids The Arc, Special Olympics

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Courtesy photo Pictured in front of a portrait of Becky Sheetz are (from left): front row — Pat Garrison, 84 Lumber; Renee Replogle, The Arc of Blair County Ambassador; and Phil Freeman, Reliance Bank; back row — Joe Raia, committee member; David Montrella, committee member and founder of the Becky Sheetz Memorial Golf Tournament; Garran Burget, Special Olympics Ambassador; Steve Dalecki, golf committee co-chair ARC Federal Credit Union; Eric Miller, Golf Committee co-chair The EADS Group; Bruno DeGol III, The DeGol Organization; and Greg Farabaugh, 84 Lumber. Sponsors missing from the photo are Coca-Cola, Highmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Sheetz Inc.

Becky Sheetz Memorial Golf Tournament held

The Altoona Sunrise Rotary Club presented checks to The Arc of Blair County and Special Olympics from proceeds of the 29th annual Becky Sheetz Memorial Golf Tournament.

Becky Sheetz was a strong advocate for people with disabilities until her untimely death from breast cancer at the age of 38. The Becky Sheetz Recreation Center was named in her memory and now houses The Arc of Blair County and serves individuals with developmental disabilities.

Participating in the check ceremony were the platinum sponsors, many of whom have sponsored the tournament since its infancy. Platinum sponsors include: 84 Lumber, Coca Cola, The DeGol Organization, Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Reliance Bank, Sheetz Inc. and The Sheetz Family.

Corporate sponsors include: Bolger Brothers, Central Pennsylvania Scholarship Fund, Encompass Health of Altoona, Hoss's Steak and Sea House/Marzoni's Brick Oven and Brewing, Lee Industries, MidState Drywall Contractors Inc., Dr. David and Colleen Montrella, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort and UPMC Altoona.

The Altoona Sunrise Rotary Club expressed its appreciation to all of the businesses and individuals who participated in the golf event for their ongoing commitment and support.

To participate as a golfer or sponsor in the 30th celebration of the tournament, scheduled for August 2025, visit www.beckysheetzgolf.com.

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