Philanthropic golf group celebrates giving back

The Foundation at Rolling Hills on Oct. 14 celebrated giving back just over $ 2.1 million to the community, since its inception in 1999.

Funds are raised primarily through an annual golf classic and gala celebration, which took place this year in June.

Each year, one Colorado-based primary beneficiary is selected to receive 75 percent of the funds, and 25 percent of the funds are distributed to smaller, local nonprofits throughout the year. The primary beneficiary for 2016 was The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Rocky Mountain Chapter, and the 2017 primary beneficiary will be the Red Rocks Community College Foundation.

“The Foundation at Rolling Hills provides nonprofits … a tremendous opportunity to raise more money than they can do on their own,” said Ron Slinger, the executive director of the Red Rocks Community College Foundation. “Their generosity is making all of Jefferson County better.”

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