ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Disc Golf Group proudly hosted the Manic Mando Toy Collection tournament on Dec. 7 at Hinson Lake Disc Golf course. The event, organized in partnership with Midder’s Toy Box, aimed to collect toys for families in Richmond County and Western North Carolina during the holiday season.
Participants in the tournament were required to pay a minimal registration fee and bring at least one toy for donation. A total of 31 individuals signed up for the unique event, showing their support for the cause.
The Manic Mando tournament featured a specially designed course layout with Mandatory (Mando) routes on 18 out of the 19 holes. This challenging setup provided local disc golfers with an exciting and competitive experience. To further support the toy collection, mulligans were available for purchase, leading to an additional 38 toys being bought for the cause.
Chris McDonald, the president of the Richmond County Disc Golf Group, expressed his gratitude to all involved in the event, stating, "We accomplished our goal, and we have sights on an even bigger event for next year. Thank you to everyone involved and for everything contributed to the cause. Truly blessed by this disc golf community."
Midder’s Toy Box, the partner organization for the tournament, is a toy collection effort founded in memory of young Pete Midder Mines who passed away at 18 months old. Established after Midder's passing in 2019, the initiative aims to bring joy and happiness to children in need during the holiday season. The organization has implemented an application process to assist struggling parents during Christmas.
The Richmond County Disc Golf Group, Inc., founded in spring 2021, is dedicated to organizing disc golf tournaments and events in the region. Comprising disc golf enthusiasts, the group strives to promote the growth and development of the sport within the community.
For more information about the Richmond County Disc Golf Group and future events, please visit their website at rcdgg.org.