Wolf’s dream playground focus of tourney
Among Glenda Wolf’s many causes for the disabled was her push for funding for the Wheat-belt Ambucs of Kingfisher County’s Playground of Dreams.
The all-inclusive playground equipment, which would take the place of the current, out-dated equipment at Kingfisher Park, was a top fundraising effort for Wolf and other members of the local charitable organization.
“This playground was mom’s dream,” said Wolf’s daughter, Kelsi Edwards.
“And her kids were her passion.”
Wolf, the longtime special education director for Kingfisher Public Schools, was unable to see her dream through.
Cancer took her life March 24.
However, her battle to provide for the disabled lives on in her memory.
The fundraising efforts for the playground equipment continues.
The fourth annual Kingfisher Golf Association Benefit Tournament is wanting to do its part.
All proceeds from this year’s tournament will go directly to the fund for the Playground of Dreams.
The four-person scramble will be played Saturday, May 4. Shotgun start is at 8 a.m.
“This is something we planned to do even before Glenda passed,” said Gary Wilson, club pro at Kingfisher Golf Course and a longtime friend of Wolf.
“We planned for her to be a big part of this because she meant so much to a lot of us out here and it’s such an important and worthy cause.
“Even though she won’t be with us in person, she will definitely be a big part of this year’s benefit and we want to make it the biggest one yet.”
The tournament has raised more than $18,000 in three years for various causes. Last year’s proceeds went to Meals on Wheels.
The year before, the tournament benefited Reagan Blackwood, who battles a rare heart condition.
“We’ve been able to do a little to help out,” Wilson said. “But also we want to show these people we care.”
The equipment for the Playground of Dreams, plus installation, will cost about $550,000.
To date, Ambucs has raised about $140,000.
To help the cause, the city will match all fundraising efforts up to half the cost, meaning Ambucs needs only to hit the $275,000 mark to reach its goal.
“Are we going to raise it all with this tournament? No,” said Wilson.
“But we’re going to help make a dent and, hopefully and just as important, raise more awareness.
“We’re hoping that by doing this, it will inspire others to give and help make Glenda’s dream for these children come true.”
The cost to enter a team is $200. To enter, visit Wilson at the golf course or call 405-375-3941 or 405-368-8511.