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Fourth annual "Teed Off for Tots" golf outing
Updated: 06/27/2008 08:39 PM
By: Web Staff

MECHANICVILLE, N.Y. -- A 16-year old, who's been dealt a bad hand in life was honored after a golf outing for the fourth annual "Teed Off for Tots" tournament at the Fairways of Halfmoon in Mechanicville.


Connor Moran from Wynantskill, has Crohn's Disease and osteoporosis. He's endured bowel resection surgery and struggles to eat and gain weight. He weighs a mere 60 pounds.


John Smith, President of the Albany County Correctional Facility for Children's Benefit, was overwhelmed with the outpouring of support from the community.

Fourth annual "Teed Off for Tots" golf outing
A 16-year old, who's been dealt a bad hand in life was honored after a golf outing for the fourth annual "Teed Off for Tots" tournament at the Fairways of Halfmoon in Mechanicville.

"This tournament, was full six weeks before today and that's the first time in our existence, this has happened and I have to tell you, we're very humbled by this and where very grateful to all these supporters out here,” said Smith.


This was the fourth Annual Teed Off for Tots event that raises money to help out families with seriously ill children who require medical treatment outside of the Capital Region.





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