Another great Mark Lyons-driven fundraiser has ended in success.
Starting back on August 13, the driving range at Pinewood Golf Course in North Bay agreed to donate half the proceeds from the sales of buckets of balls. That money raised will go towards One Kids Place Jack Lyons programs.
The initiative started only days after the driving range put up a sign that reads "Jack Lyons Memorial Range," to honour Mark's son Jack who lived with autism and passed away suddenly at the young age of 17 back in April of 2022.
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After all the golf balls and funds were collected Lyons was thrilled to find out the initiative raised $2100 as the golf course extended its fundraising dates to make up for rainy days.
The driving range was a fitting area to honour Jack Lyons, as Mark and his son would spend countless hours hitting golf balls at the popular driving range on the south end of the city.
Mark Lyons, who has worked with organizations to do fat bike and hockey fundraisers, says this is just another amazing show of support for the cause.
"It helps so we can keep going with things," noted Lyons, as the funding goes towards summer camps that do not receive much provincial or federal funding.
"You look at the playground, you look at the trail and it is just special," said Lyons about the way his son has been honoured.
