Staff report
An April 25 golf tournament being held in memory of 14-year-old Jonathan “Jonny” Thomas Richardson will raise money to upgrade and improve the athletic programs and facilities at North Hills Christian School.
Richardson was a freshman at North Hills when he died on Oct. 26, 2008 from injuries received in an automobile accident on Potneck Road. He was the son of Steve and Theresa Richardson and Melissa and Barry Cummings, all of Salisbury.
Jonny Richardson followed in the footsteps of his older brothers, Josh and Jeff, by being a member of North Hills’ varsity basketball team as well as other school-related activities.
The 1st Annual Jonny Richardson Memorial Captain’s Choice Golf Tournament will be held at Corbin Hills Golf Club. Sponsors include the North Hills Christian School Boosters Club, Chick-fil-A on East Innes Street and Theresa’s Concrete Service.
The tournament begins at 11:30 a.m. with registration and lunch provided by Chick-fil-A. Registration fees are $50 per person and $200 per team.
A shotgun start is scheduled for 2 p.m. Different levels of sponsorship opportunities are available.
For more information on the golf tournament, contact Kris VonCanon at 704-633-2823 or krisv08@aol.com
Anyone who is unable to play in this first-annual event, but would like to make a donation can mail it to North Hills Christian School, 2970 W. Innes St., Salisbury, N.C. 28144.