My name is Nicki Henry and I LOVE to golf.  I truly love all aspects of the game and it has taught me some of my largest life lessons.  I would rather be on the golf course than anywhere else, but my mother said I have to go to school; therefore, school is first on my list of priorities and golf is second.

In March, 2008 I read an article in Golf for Women magazine about the LPGA tournament player, Cristie Kerr and her “Birdies for Breast Cancer” foundation. Kerr counts her birdies and donates a specific amount for each, to finding the cure for breast cancer.  I was immediately inspired and started my own birdies program to donate to Kerr’s foundation.  I approached my family and friends to ask for their sponsorship, and in total I made 37 birdies for my 2008 golf season and was able to donate over $1,000 to her foundation.

In February, 2009 my grandmother, Carol Dovishaw, was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) otherwise known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. ALS is an incurable, fatal, neuromuscular disease. The cause of ALS remains unclear and no cure exists. When I found out about my grandma’s diagnosis I knew I wanted to make finding the cure to ALS my permanent birdie charity.

I’m now working with the Bright Side Foundation which assists in funding research for The Cleveland Clinic.  All proceeds I earn from my 2009, Birdies Fore ALS, will go directly to The Cleveland Clinic, my Grandma Carol’s hospital.

Your donation may not be able to help my grandmother, but we can make a difference and help others. This fatal disease needs to be stopped, so I ask for your support.

Please consider making a one time donation or a per birdie donation.  Click here to learn more and contribute to my mission!

My season will conclude at the Ohio State High School Golf Tournament on October 23 – 24.  YES, I WILL be at States this year!