Free Discs

[marywond]

My son Robert was an avid disc golfer several years ago and played many times at DeLaVeaga Disc Golf Course. He died last April and I have his bag with many of his discs. Of course they have his initials on them. But if someone would be interested in having them I would be most happy to donate them. I don't know if you have a "club" for young people to learn but I did give his snowboard to a group that takes disadvantaged children from Stockton snowboatrding with the donations. Thank you, Mary

 

[cblack129]

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Maybe you could check that course he played and see if any locals know of any place you could donate the discs for the young kids. Depending on the discs he had, they might not even be good for younger kids. Maybe you could list what discs you have.

 

[kyflash]

Sorry to hear about your loss. It is great that you are willing to share what was important to your son. You should try to find someone local, who may not have the means to pay for these items themself.

If I were you, I would keep one of them for myself. Place it somewhere that you will see it occasionally and smile.

 

[CoachQ]

Sorry for your loss. Your donation idea is a great one. I would suggest possibly donating them to one of the schools that he used to attend. With tight budgets now, schools are hurting for supplies and money and the P.E. equipment is one of the first things to go. I know this since I teach P.E. Maybe his old schools (or even teachers, if they are still there) would be willing to teach and incorporate disc golf into their lesson plans. This would be a great way to get the youth involved.

 

[cblack129]

Sorry for your loss. Your donation idea is a great one. I would suggest possibly donating them to one of the schools that he used to attend. With tight budgets now, schools are hurting for supplies and money and the P.E. equipment is one of the first things to go. I know this since I teach P.E. Maybe his old schools (or even teachers, if they are still there) would be willing to teach and incorporate disc golf into their lesson plans. This would be a great way to get the youth involved.

love that idea.:clap::clap:

 

[mambrose]

donate them to a church youth group or something???

 

[NothinButChing]

I heard they were putting people ashes in discs these days

 

[Vegan Ray]

I heard they were putting people ashes in discs these days

True enough. The late Ed Headrick & Dave Griffin (maybe others?) are still flying around & banging chains (& trees). Soar in peace, gentlemen.

 

[NothinButChing]

yea didnt want to be misunderstood by that post

 

[Kwick]

I am sorry to hear about your son. That is very considerate of you to offer up any of his belongings. I hope that my discs get a lot of use after I pass as well. It is kind of comforting to think that although I may be playing upstairs, my discs left behind can still be seeking the chains.

Donating to a local school seems like a good idea. Another idea would be to donate it to the course. There is an upcoming tournament posted on the DeLaveaga website, with some proceeds going a Second Harvest Food Bank. The tournament director ("TD") could either auction off the bag with the proceeds going to that charity, or do raffle tickets, or maybe can be used as "CTP" (closet to the pin) prizes, depending on how many dics, bag and what not.

That way the discs go to someone that has donated to charity, perhaps someone that may have even played with your son. Also money would be generated for a great cause. It seems like a great way to give back to the disc golf community, while also helping charity.

I do like the idea of keeping at least one for yourself. Disc Golfers have an attachment to their discs, some discs more than others. I'd suggest keeping a putter, as that was likely his most thrown disc, and I'd say that might have been the most special too him.

DeLaveage home page:
http://www.delaveagadiscgolf.com/


Tourney Info:

2nd annual Felton Freeze

2 rounds back-to-back at Black Mouse in Felton, ca

SUNDAY February 28, 2010

Entry is $40 and 2 (or more) cans of Food
Food and Cash ($10 of YOUR entry fee) donated to Second Harvest Food Bank
$10 of your entry fee goes toward payout by division

 

[Kwick]

Here is a link to the flyer for that event:
http://www.giavaneers.com/scdg/FF_flyer_2010.pdf

and the Tournament directors information:

TJ GOODWIN
PO Box 4035
Felton, ca 95018
(831) 588.9918
[email protected]

 

[thediscinmusician]

I'm a Youth Pastor at a church in Tanner, AL. We just built a 6 hole course behind our church and have been praying fervently about how God was going to supply discs for the kids who will come and play the course. I play myself but I don't have enough for everyone that comes out. We would consider it a great honor to be able to use your sons discs for that purpose. We will pray for you and your family. Sorry for your loss!

 

[JR Stengele]

PM sent

 

[Scottycb1]

I run a Boys & Girls Club Teen Center in Coos Bay Oregon. We are teaching the kids disc golf, have a basket in our club and throw in a field quite often. On weekends some of the kids go and play at our local courses. I would love to have discs to give to the kids that im not paying for out of my pocket. You know how it can be, i have donated a bunch of discs to the kids already and have run out of good ones for them to throw. If im too late posting oh well, i hope not though.

Thank You
Scott Withers
Boys & Girls Club of Southwestern Oregon

Call me 541-404-5141 if you have questions, or PM me here

 

[JR Stengele]

First off, I would like to send my deepest condolences on your loss. I sent you a personal message but realize you might not check it so.....

I just wanted to let you know that I am an elementary school teacher who works with disadvantaged 6 and 7 year olds in first grade. We are a title I school which means that we have several families that struggle just to put food on the table daily. My school is 82% free lunch and many of these children come from a household that has one parent (usually the mother) and are rarely given the opportunity to do something physical due to these parents working multiple jobs.

Every year I do a unit on disc golf for these kids, teaching them how to grip, stand, aim, and release. I bring my basket from home (since K-2 do not receive PE) and teach all 4 1st grade classes. I also borrow my friends discs for the unit in fall and then again mutiple times in the spring. With your sons discs I would have a collection to keep in the room year round allowing these kids to play more often. What is great is that I teach in a very culturally diverse area, with 12 languages in my room and 16/21 students who speak English as their second language. This is the perfect activity to creat unity and friendship at an early age. Each year I also choose two underprivileged kids as lunch buddies too, and teach them to play discgolf as well. Once again, your discs could go a long way here in a community that has a lot going against them.

I live just north of Seattle but am from the bay area, Los Gatos to be exact, and learned to play this amazing game on the same course as your son. De LaVeaga has always been considered my home course even if I don't live there anymore and I would be honored to keep your sons spirit alive by spreading the sport to our youth.

If you have any questions or thoughts I would love to hear from you. Feel free to email me at
[email protected]

Thanks for your time,

jr stengele
first grade
challenger elementary
everett, wa

 

[WillACarpenter]

First off, I would like to send my deepest condolences on your loss. I sent you a personal message but realize you might not check it so.....

I just wanted to let you know that I am an elementary school teacher who works with disadvantaged 6 and 7 year olds in first grade. We are a title I school which means that we have several families that struggle just to put food on the table daily. My school is 82% free lunch and many of these children come from a household that has one parent (usually the mother) and are rarely given the opportunity to do something physical due to these parents working multiple jobs.

Every year I do a unit on disc golf for these kids, teaching them how to grip, stand, aim, and release. I bring my basket from home (since K-2 do not receive PE) and teach all 4 1st grade classes. I also borrow my friends discs for the unit in fall and then again mutiple times in the spring. With your sons discs I would have a collection to keep in the room year round allowing these kids to play more often. What is great is that I teach in a very culturally diverse area, with 12 languages in my room and 16/21 students who speak English as their second language. This is the perfect activity to creat unity and friendship at an early age. Each year I also choose two underprivileged kids as lunch buddies too, and teach them to play discgolf as well. Once again, your discs could go a long way here in a community that has a lot going against them.

I live just north of Seattle but am from the bay area, Los Gatos to be exact, and learned to play this amazing game on the same course as your son. De LaVeaga has always been considered my home course even if I don't live there anymore and I would be honored to keep your sons spirit alive by spreading the sport to our youth.

If you have any questions or thoughts I would love to hear from you. Feel free to email me at
[email protected]

Thanks for your time,

jr stengele
first grade
challenger elementary
everett, wa

I was going to say we had some PE teaching DGers on here!

And we all appreciate your selflessness sir!

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[JR Stengele]

I was going to say we had some PE teaching DGers on here!

And we all appreciate your selflessness sir!

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Thank you. Most days it is one of the greatest jobs in the world. Other days it is brutal and depressing. Wouldn't trade it for anything though. Allows me to also travel with my wife who teaches.

 

[prerube]

I teach disc golf alot and I too am at a school with a high homeless & high reduced meal rate. I currently hve enough discs for my students, but giving the discs to a PE teacher is a great idea. If you are in the DC area I could help you find them a home, but otherwise it appears there are people in other areas with greater need.

 

[LeewayeDiscGolf]

My son Robert was an avid disc golfer several years ago and played many times at DeLaVeaga Disc Golf Course. He died last April and I have his bag with many of his discs. Of course they have his initials on them. But if someone would be interested in having them I would be most happy to donate them. I don't know if you have a "club" for young people to learn but I did give his snowboard to a group that takes disadvantaged children from Stockton snowboatrding with the donations. Thank you, Mary

Mary, it's very thoughtful of you for keeping his discs out in the disc golf community instead of forgetting them or tossing them. I would suggest keeping one, preferably his favorite, as we do become attached to our discs. And, if allowed, leave one at his favorite course.
Your donation idea is great! Anywhere that those discs can help out is perfect.
The initials aren't an issue at all, and should always stay on the discs.
I don't know if you wanna split his collection up or not, but anyone of us on DGCR would be honored to carry one of the discs in our bag in memory of one of our fellow disc golfers.
Here's to Robert...Ching!