After realizing how cherished a handmade keepsake box crafted to memorialize the loss of their infant daughter Haven Marie was to their family, Rodney and Erin Yost felt the need to share this comforting memorial with other families going through the grief of losing an infant. The boxes are distributed to hospitals across the region or through private requests which is the reasoning behind the “Holes for Haven” Golf Tournament. So far, the family has gifted more than 60 boxes to grieving parents.
“We want people to ask us for memory boxes if they have someone they know — past or present — who would appreciate one,” the couple shared. They added that those wishing to request a box can call Erin at (605) 770-7624.
The fourth annual 18hole two person scramble golf tournament took place Sunday, September 22 at the Springs Country Club, drawing 36 teams to the cause. Golf teams are shown above just before the shotgun start Sunday morning. Results follow: Champion Flight First Place: Sean McDannel and Jay Fischer (63) Second Place: Cobus Boshoff and Todd Braun (64) Third Place: Brian Amick and Regina Teveldal (66) First Flight First Place: Nanti and Minette Bothma (70) Second Place: Wade and Kim Sivertson (70) Third Place: Gloria Vavra and Joyce Krueger (72) Second Flight First Place: Candi and Jason Briley (78) Second Place: Brett and Chad Stevens (78) Third Place: Jim and Teagan Scheel (78)