Golf Tourney Raises $200,000 for King Children's Library

Article Date: August 3, 2007

Fontana Herald News

A recent golf tournament raised more than $290,000 for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Children's Library at the Lewis Library and Technology Center, which is now under construction.

The golf classic, spearheaded by City Councilmember Acquanetta Warren, was held at Red Hill Country Club in Rancho Cucamonga.

Golfers joined Fontana Mayor Mark Nuaimi and Chairman of the Classic Greg Bell, a former Rams and Raiders all pro running back, at a dinner auction that raised more than $10,000 toward the overall amount of the event. The winning team was Related Companies.

Warren stated this is just the beginning of a dream come true.

"Dr. King had visions of children being together regardless of their race, creed or color, and we as a city have a vision of serving their educational needs by providing this great library for their uses," she said. "It is our dream to continue to make our goals by having the Golf Classic on June 16, 2008 and the grand opening celebration on June 21, 2008."

For more information, call Warren at 578-2586.