Planning for the 30th annual Becky Sheetz Memorial Golf Tournament are (from left): front row –– Kevin Sensenig, PivotPoint Leadership; Marita Forr, Arc of Blair County ambassador; Jackie Foderaro, Sheetz Corp., and the daughter of Becky Sheetz; April Reilly, Reliance Bank; Tim Balconi, UPMC Altoona Foundation; and Aaron Bucher, Special Olympics ambassador; back row –– Greg Farabaugh, 84 Lumber Co.; Steve Dalecki, ARC Federal Credit Union and Golf Committee co-chair; Pat Garrison, 84 Lumber Co.; Glenn Ray, G&R Demolition. Absent from the photo are Co-Chair Eric Miller and representatives of sponsors The DeGol Organization, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Encompass Health, Bolger Brothers, Lee Industries, Dr. Dave and Colleen Montrella, and Charlie and Gail Sheetz.

The Altoona Sunrise Rotary Club will celebrate its 30th Annual Becky Sheetz Memorial Golf Tournament on Thursday, Aug. 7, at Park Hills Country Club.

Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Special Olympics of Blair County, The Arc of Blair County and the Rotary Club of Altoona Sunrise Foundation.

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 honor and now houses The Arc of Blair County and serves individuals with developmental disabilities.

Special Olympics provides training and athletic competition in a variety of sports for children and adults with disabilities while the mission of The Arc is to enhance the quality of life for children and adults and their families through education, advocacy, support and socialization.

The Rotary Club of Altoona Sunrise Foundation provides services and support to local and international communities.

Registration for this year’s tournament is $100 per golfer, which includes golf and lunch. Golfers have the option of teeing off at 8 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. For information on how to participate, contact Susanna Tomlinson at 814-414-1151.

A variety of awards will be up for grabs, and golfers have the chance to win some great prizes.

The 30th annual Becky Sheetz Memorial Golf Tournament is being sponsored by many area businesses.

Platinum sponsors are Sheetz Corporation, Coke, 84 Lumber, Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield, DeGol Organization and Reliance Bank.

Corporate sponsors are Charlie and Gail Sheetz, Bolger Brothers, Dr. David & Colleen Montrella, Encompass Health, Lee Industries, UPMC Altoona Foundation, G&R Excavating, and PivotPoint Leadership.

Course sponsors are Altoona Mirror, Altoona Pipe & Steel, American Legion of Hollidaysburg, ARC Federal Credit Union, DP Oppel Associates, The EADS Group, Lake Raystown Resort, Paul Kane Trash Removal, Central PA Scholarship Fund, Precision Mechanical, Irwin Financial, Courtesy Ford, ABCD Corporation, and Myers Amusement.

Re/Max Results Realty Group will sponsor the putting contest. Stuckey Auto will offer a vehicle valued at $25,000 for a hole-in-one.

PennTerra Engineering Inc. and Corle Building Systems are beverage cart sponsors.

Pittsburgh Pirate Alumni attending will be Ken Macha.

The Altoona Sunrise Rotary Club would like to thank all of these businesses and individuals for their support.