CHIEFS SUMMER VACATION WITH WILL SHIELDS

Jul 21, 2005, 4:19:11 AM

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Chiefs Pro Bowl G Will Shields hosted his annual Women’s Golf Scramble at Eagles’ Landing Golf Course of Belton earlier this summer. Proceeds from the event, which was sponsored by the Granfalloon Bar and Grill on the Plaza, once again went to support the Will to Succeed Foundation. A joint venture between Shields and his wife, Senia, the organization was established to inspire, guide and improve the lives of abused, battered and neglected women and children.

Shields has always been determined to make this outing memorable for everyone involved, and this year was no different. Unlike other golf tournaments, he and fellow teammate drove around the course on golf carts armed with water guns. Shields himself sported an “afro wig” and was sure to dispense as much laughter as his did water from his super soaker on the day. Following the festivities on the course, participants headed back to the Granfalloon for dinner, cocktails, auction and live music.

This event in its 21st year was again a huge success as well as one of many ways the Will To Succeed Foundation gives back to the community. The foundation supports over a dozen programs through educational tools, opportunities and nurturing experiences to these inner city children and women who have little or no access to other assistance.

A portion of the proceeds for this year’s tourney was directed by the foundation to the Children’s SPOT at St. Luke’s Hospital. The Children’s SPOT is a department at St. Luke’s providing early and intensive rehabilitative therapy to young children with disabilities and developmental delays. The funds received by St. Luke’s will be utilized not only for the construction but to also to help furnish a new preschool facility.

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