Golf tournament benefits suicide prevention

CEDAR RAPIDS - A four-person best-shot and best-ball format golf tournament has been organized to raises funds to support The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

The Chandler Gouchee Golf Event will be held Monday, Sept. 12 at Cedar Rapids Country Club, starting at noon. Entry fees are $260 donation for a foursome and $85 per player the day of the event. Foursomes must pre-register at http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/Chandler/chandlergoucheegolfevent?fge=ask#.TlMVhCj0D9E.email

Donations includes 18 holes of golf at CRCC, prizes, dinner and a silent auction.

Below is a message on the event website:

Chandler was an amazing, kind young man. He was best at making people happy, no matter how sad, mad, or frustrated, he would make it right. Chandler always helped with Mom and Dad's family needs, and took on initiative even when not asked which is a unique quality in a young man of 16 years. But maybe most of all, Chandler was the Best Big Brother that any Sister could ever have.

Our special Chandler is in our hearts, souls, and thoughts, and he will Never be forgotten.

Chandler could have been your son, your brother, your cousin, your nephew, your good friend, or your best friend. He was all of this to us! Please support this cause that gets little attention, as one life saved makes all our efforts worthy.

Here is a memorial video of the person whose memory is motivation behind the event. It is also located on the tournament site.