This first-class tournament spans both courses at Sweetwater Country Club, offering a great day of golf and the chance to connect with executives, health care leaders, volunteers, and Legacy board members—all while benefiting Legacy’s School-Based Health Care (SBHC) program.
Event details:
- Location: Sweetwater Country Club, 4400 Palm Royale Blvd., Sugar Land
- Time and date: 9 a.m., October 13
- Host: Houston Public Media’s Hello Houston host and meteorologist Frank Billingsley
- Activities: Breakfast, giveaways, celebratory awards, luncheon, and reception
- Tickets: Early bird tickets on sale here
Supporting Houston’s students
Legacy’s 39 SBHC clinics at KIPP, YES Prep and Galena Park ISD campuses provide pediatric and behavioral health services to students and their siblings. Appointments are convenient and accessible.
Legacy’s pediatric services include well-child checkups, vaccinations, physicals, treatment for minor injuries, weight management and health education. Behavioral and psychiatric health services address needs such as anxiety, depression, behavioral and attention difficulties and trauma.
“We served nearly 15,000 students last year, making Legacy the largest SBHC program in the country,” Chief Development and External Affairs Officer Chree Boydstun said. “Our on-campus clinics and providers offer high-quality care to students who need it most, right where they spend their days.”
Care that makes a difference
The impact of the SBHC program extends beyond the clinic doors. Many of our students face difficulties accessing consistent health care. Transportation, cost and limited local resources can prevent children from receiving regular checkups or behavioral support.
By bringing care directly to schools, Legacy’s SBHC program removes these obstacles, ensuring students get the attention they need to stay healthy, attend class regularly and fully engage in their education.
“To learn well, you must be well,” Boydstun said. “When students are healthy, they can make the most of learning.”
Investing in children’s health
Legacy’s Golf Classic has since it began 15 years ago with only 10 teams. Last year, more than 200 players participated, raising more than $400,000. This year’s goal is $500,000.
The funds will sustain existing clinics, expand services and support the opening of two new SBHC clinics this year. Opening a single SBHC clinic costs over half a million dollars—highlighting why fundraising events such as the Golf Classic are essential.
“Every contribution from this event helps students get the care they need to stay healthy and succeed in school and life,” Boydstun said.
How to support children’s health and education
Corporate and individual sponsors play a vital role in the Golf Classic’s success. To learn more about sponsoring, playing in the Golf Classic or donating items, visit Legacy’s Frank Billingsley Golf Classic webpage.
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