Sycuan Tribe Donates $100,000 During 34th Annual Sycuan Cup Golf Tournament

The Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation Donates $100,000 to Four Charities During the 34th Annual Sycuan Cup Golf Tournament

The Annual Sycuan Cup Golf Tournament

With a tradition of giving back, The Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation hosted the annual Sycuan Cup Golf Tournament at Singing Hills Golf Course to raise funds for the four nonprofits. The Sycuan Tribal Council members presented a total of $100,000 to the nonprofits to support their causes in education, health and human services, and social programs.

“I want to thank all attendees for your support because it has enabled Sycuan to raise $100,000 for four incredible nonprofits. Together, we’re making a difference and strengthening the lives of those who need it the most,” Chairman Cody Martinez from the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation said.

During the beneficiary awards ceremony, the Sycuan Tribal Council presented $25,000 to each nonprofit such as SBCS (formerly South Bay Community Services), HorsePlay Collective, War Party Ranch and Elymash Yuuchaap Scholars and Leaders Program at the Native Resource Center at SDSU.

Meet the Beneficiaries

The Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation is committed to enhancing the well-being of its community. For that reason, we’re helping the following nonprofits further their mission in their respective communities.

• South Bay Community Services (SBCS): SBCS transforms communities to support the well-being and prosperity of children, youth and families throughout San Diego County. Their services and supports — based in the strengths of local communities — assist those throughout the region reach their fullest potential and touch the lives of more than 50,000 each year.



• HorsePlay Collective: HorsePlay Collective lives out the value of reciprocity with the goal of healing through helping on ten beautifully undeveloped acres in Carmel Valley. The HorsePlay Collective is building Reciprocity Ranch to bring their mission to life. They are a group of professionals committed to providing equine-assisted coaching and therapy to trauma survivors at low or no cost. The nonprofit believes they can heal the community by utilizing the uniquely powerful connection between humans and equines in nature.

• War Party Ranch: War Party Ranch is a 501(c)3 non-profit that provides opportunities for women and girls to create working and life skills that foster independence and self reliance in all aspects of their lives.

• Elymash Yuuchaap Scholars and Leaders Program at the Native Resource Center at SDSU: to engage, support and promote the cultural, social, academic, and leadership development of students committed to the sovereign identity and progress of Indigenous communities.

The History of The Annual Sycuan Cup

The Sycuan Cup is an annual charity golf tournament hosted by the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, celebrating over three decades of philanthropic community support and sporting tradition. With great leadership from the Sycuan Council members, they bring together tribal members, beneficiaries, and event sponsors for a day of golf with a focus on raising funds for different nonprofits.

Annually, the event aims to raise $100,000 to help the nonprofits serve the community through their respective missions. While attendees enjoy a day of golfing, they also participate in scheduled activities, including a welcome breakfast, awards ceremony, check presentation with a speech, and prizes, followed by a dinner ceremony.

Conclusion

With the support of all attendees, the 34th Annual Sycuan Cup Golf Tournament delivered a successful weekend of competition, sportsmanship, and community spirit. Thanks to everyone who swinged for a cause, we’re able to strengthen our community together. With a total of $100,000 being donated to four charities, the event supported each nonprofits respective mission.

About Sycuan Casino Resort

Sycuan Casino Resort began as a humble Bingo Palace in 1983. Now more than 41 years later, it has become a community landmark and one of San Diego’s premier casino and resort destinations. Sycuan includes a 12-story luxury hotel tower with over 300 guest rooms and 57 suites. Guests can enjoy a wide range of onsite amenities including a variety of new restaurants from fast-casual to fine dining, meeting and event space, a full-service spa, fitness center and a state-of-the-art pool and gardens area with a lazy river and swim-up bar. Sycuan also boasts an expanded casino floor for a total of 2,400 slot machines and 54 table games in a variety of gaming options. Sycuan is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information visit www.sycuan.com or call 619.445.6002.