Bridges to College golf event deemed a success by George Starks Darke County Ohio

Retired NFL star and three time Super Bowl Champion, Matt Light was the guest auctioneer Saturday
at the Turtle Creek Golf Course. The annual auction benefits Bridges to College raised over $4,000.00.
The New England helmet and Light jersey went for $900.00. Light duplicated that offer for one other person,
raising $1,800.00 for the two sets. Light announced he will be going to work this fall for ESPN but did not
disclose what his job would be. CNO Photos by Dylan Knoop

Bridges to College golf event deemed a success
By George Starks

GREENVILLE- One hundred local residents came out on a hot, humid day for one reason. To play 18 holes of golf to raise money for the Bridges to College charity.

An added attraction on the day was former New England Patriot left offensive tackle, Matt Light. Light served as the guest auctioneer for the event, raising over $4,000.00

“It’s a huge success,” said chairperson Marlise McCallister. “We have exactly 100 people out playing in the event today. This is an organization in the Greenville and Ansonia school districts that mentors first generation college students to go to college. We also work with elementary and junior high students by planting seeds to further their education. With the amount of people here today playing and the money raised from the auction, this has been a very successful day.”

The late Karhl McCallister, the father of Marlise, was a big part of the program.

“He was very active in the program and after he passed away, we needed a fund raiser and we felt this would be a great way to honor him,” McCallister said.

This year marked the third year for the golf tournament.

“Bridges to College has been in existence for about six years,” McCallister said. “If you go to our website (bridges2college.org) it will give you our history for more information.”

The goal for the day was to raise 15k for the charity.

“We will surpass that goal for the day,” said McCallister. “With Matt being here, it’s just fabulous to have such a quality person coming in to help us out. He is very well respected here and in the Boston area and Matt is all about helping kids and that’s why we thought to ask him to come in and help.”

For more information, go to www.bridges2college.org.