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2025 Game Changer Classic to Benefit First Tee – Greater Detroit at Wabeek Country Club on Aug. 25

August 20, 2025

The 2025 Game Changer Classic, a fundraising event benefiting First Tee - Greater Detroit (FTGD), will be held on August 25, 2025, at Wabeek Country Club in Oakland County. FTGD is a nonprofit organization that utilizes golf to teach essential life skills to young people, including leadership, communication, and resilience. The event will feature a full day of activities beginning with check-in at 8 a.

Who is affected

  • Local youth who participate in First Tee - Greater Detroit programs
  • Golfers, sponsors, and supporters from across the region
  • First Tee - Greater Detroit organization
  • Community members who benefit from youth development programs
  • Participants in the 2025 Game Changer Classic

What action is being taken

  • First Tee - Greater Detroit is organizing the 2025 Game Changer Classic fundraising event
  • FTGD is running year-round programs that integrate golf with life skills curriculum
  • The organization is creating active learning experiences that build inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience in kids
  • FTGD is partnering with Wabeek Country Club as a new venue for the fundraising event
  • The organization is offering tickets and sponsorship opportunities for the upcoming event

Why it matters

  • The event serves as one of FTGD's primary fundraising sources
  • FTGD helps young people build character strength needed to overcome life's challenges
  • The programs develop life and leadership skills that help kids in all areas including school, friendships, and eventual careers
  • The Game Changer Classic allows participants to make a tangible difference in local youth's lives while enjoying a top-tier golf course
  • The fundraiser ensures more young people have access to opportunities they need to thrive

What's next

  • No explicit next steps stated in the article

Read full article from source: Michigan Chronicle