Wanakah Country Club '100 Holes of Golf': 'The Walk Fore Luca & Carly'

To benefit Roswell Park’s ‘Courage of Carly Fund’ for programs supporting pediatric cancer patients and their families, and ‘Live Like Luca,’ the Luca S. Calanni foundation

Press Release

Wanakah Country Club has announced its nineth annual golf marathon will take place beginning at 5:20 am. June 20. This year’s event includes 28 players, who are playing and walking 100 holes of golf in a one-day tournament. In addition, there are three relay teams participating including a women’s team, a men’s team, and a team of Wanakah past presidents. 

Proceeds from this event will benefit Roswell Park’s “Courage of Carly Fund” and the “Live Like Luca,” the Luca S. Calanni Foundation.

Donations to the “Courage of Carly Fund” gives children with cancer and blood disorders at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center the fighting chance they all deserve. Providing everything from unforgettable memories and family events to financial support, the “Courage of Carly Fund” offers hope and a little bit of extra happiness to children, teens and their families. For more information, visit http://courageofcarlyfund.org.

The Luca S. Calanni Foundation, also known as “Live Like Luca,” was formed in honor of Luca Calanni, the son of Wanakah members Ashley and Bodge Calanni. Luca suddenly and tragically passed away from complications of the flu in January 2020 at the age of 11. Luca loved the life he had and appreciated all of the opportunities afforded to him that so many other children don’t have access to. The Luca S. Calanni Foundation has been formed to live out the legacy of Luca here in our Western New York Community. For more information, visit www.livelikeluca.com.

The Wanakah Country Club community is pleased to support two such worthwhile organizations serving our Western New York Community and beyond. Last year’s event raised over $188,000 and, in eight years, this event has raised over $750,000.

Pledges are accepted for the golf marathon either as a single amount, or per birdie in the combined 3,100 holes. For information, contact Jackie at [email protected]. Information can also be found on the fundraising site at Team Roswell - Fundraise Your Way 2024: Wanakah Country Club 100 Holes of Golf - Team Roswell - Champions for cancer cures (roswellpark.org)

Wanakah Country Club is among Western New York’s premier full-service country clubs. To learn more, visit www.wanakahcc.com.