Birdies That Care

Birdies That Care is a fundraising program created by professional golfer and Cedar Rapids native Zach Johnson and his wife Kim, along with Transamerica. Birdies That Care has raised $700,000 the last 7 years for community agencies serving children in need. Photo from the press conference announcing the Community Health Free Clinic as the new Birdies That Care recipient The 2012-2014 recipient of Birdies That Care is the Community Health Free Clinic. Since 2002, the Clinic has provided free medical, dental, and prescription services to the uninsured and under-insured in East Central Iowa. The Clinic was the first recipient for Birdies that Care in 2005 and the money raised provided children in the community with much-needed nebulizers, insulin needles, inhalers and lice treatments.

Even with the safety net programs, more than 10% of the patients coming to Community Health Free Clinic are under the age of 18 (which is a 32% increase from the previous year). Nearly 70% of the patients who use the Community Health Free Clinic have at least one household member employed. Those families either don’t have health insurance through work, or can’t afford the out-of-pocket costs. Funds from Birdies That Care will concentrate on meeting the needs of the children served by the Clinic.

The Clinic serves about 15 patients per hour and distributes approximately $8.4 million of prescription medications. The Clinic receives no fees for services or government reimbursement. 100% of the Clinic’s funding comes from contributions, grants, in-kind donations and volunteers from within the community.

For every birdie and/or eagle Zach makes on the PGA Tour, he and Transamerica will contribute $50 or $100, respectively, to the Community Health Free Clinic. The Birdies That Care program encompasses Zach’s entire season on the PGA Tour.
"Kim and I have seen first-hand the good the Community Health Free Clinic does. Together, we can reach more kids who are slipping through the cracks." You can join us this upcoming golf season by adding your contribution to theirs. Your pledge or one-time donation will magnify the power of Birdies That Care and help the Community Health Free Clinic provide free medical, dental and prescription services to the uninsured and underserved youth. We hope in collaboration with your generosity, our community givers and Zach’s success, the Birdies That Care program will raise more than $150,000 for this worthy cause.

Please join us by becoming a donor to Birdies That Care this year. The process is simple; please CLICK HERE and fill out your pledge card today. Let’s prove that golf and giving go together. Your pledge or donation to the Birdies That Care program will help change lives of children in need.

Past Proceeds Recipients

• 2005 Free Medical Clinic
• 2006 Madge Phillips Waypoint for Women Center
• 2007 Tanager Place
• 2008-2010 Boys & Girls Club
• 2010-2012 Children of Promise

The Birdies That Care program has raised more than $700,000 to date!

Join us for our 1st Annual Digs for Kids Charity Volleyball Tournament on May 17th!

About the Event
On Friday, May 17th, the Zach Johnson Foundation will be hosting our first ever charity volleyball tournament. All proceeds from the tournament will be given to our 2012-2013 Birdies That Care Program recipient, the Community Health Free Clinic.

Digs for Kids is an adult* 6-on-6 sand volleyball tournament that will be held at Volleys on Blairs Ferry Road in Cedar Rapids. Come enjoy a night of fun with volleyball, raffle prizes and live music!

*Persons aged 18 or older are eligible to participate.

Registration Fee and Deadline
Cost to participate is $200 for a team package. The deadline to sign up a Corporate Team has passed. 

*Registration deadline is Friday, May 17th at 12pm. T-shirts will be provided for teams registered prior to May 10th.

For more information and to register a team, click on the link below:
Digs for Kids Registration Form