Birdie Benefit

I am asking you to join my Birdie Benefit to raise funds and support my nonprofit foundation - Fassi’s Friends.

The mission of Fassi’s Friends is to create inclusion for kids of ALL abilities and backgrounds to come together to learn and grow the game of golf. I started this foundation after being inspired by my cousin Josefina, who is deaf, mute, and has partial brain paralysis. Her journey to learn the game of golf was not an easy one, but now she has a killer swing and loves the game alongside me. I wanted a foundation that would keep other kids from having the same barriers my cousin did when learning the game.

We offer FREE golf classes for disabled and full-bodied kids to come together, develop friendships, and learn the game of golf. We structure our classes to be welcoming, safe, and inclusive environments that can accomodate abilities of all kinds.

Since starting Fassi’s Friends in 2021 we have been able to impact over 250 kids in Northwest Arkansas through our free golf class programs and our Fassi’s Friends Festival. We are looking to expand to other areas and grow our impact with youth at more locations. We have seen incredible success with kids of ALL abilities feeling included and confident in their opportunity to practice and learn a new sport.

I am asking for pledges toward birdies and eagles during my 2023 LPGA tour season to raise funds to help us expand the foundation. One time pledges are also welcome - I thank you for ANY support you are willing to give. No donation is too small, these kids are worth it.

For more information on my Foundation, you can find us at www.fassisfriends.com

Thank you all for your encouragement and support,

Maria Fassi