Morton Golf Foundation Alumnus Sarah Debnekoff saves a life
A few weeks ago, Sarah Debnekoff’s mother, Pam, sent Jane SiebersĀ a text asking if sheĀ and herĀ husband, Rob, would attend a “Life Saving Award” presentation. This presentation would be put on by the Sacramento Metro Fire District and Anatolia Homeowners Association honoring Sarah Debnekoff. Immediately, they said yes. Sarah has been a volunteer with The First Tee of Greater Sacramento and with the Morton Golf Foundation since she was 9 1/2 years old.
Last summer, Sarah took a job as a lifeguard in her neighborhood community of Anatolia in Rancho Cordova, CA. There was an incident where a boy was drowning and Sarah saved him by giving him CPR while 911 was called. The boy is now doing well and enjoying life with his family.
At the age of 9 1/2, Sarah Debnekoff andĀ her family moved to Sacramento. At that time, Sarah’s interest in golf peaked and they found local golf programs for Sarah through The First Tee of Greater Sacramento at the William Land Golf Course. Through this beginning, years of golf programs, tournaments, many friendships & mentoring began.
Sarah has had many accomplishments through her time with The First Tee of Greater Sacramento and Morton Golf Foundation. She has helped raise thousands of dollars for junior golf. One of her greatest achievements was winning a full ride golf scholarship to Morehead State University in Kentucky. Today, she is a junior and playing on the Women’s Golf Team. Also, when Sarah graduated from high school, she was awarded theĀ “Community Service” Scholarship from Morton Golf Foundation to further her education. Her goal is to go into the health care field where she will continue to help andĀ mentor othersĀ along her way.
Sarah is a remarkable young women that continues to live by the core values of The First Tee of Greater Sacramento andĀ Morton Golf Foundation that she was taught as a child. Everyone at the Morton Golf FoundationĀ is so proud of her and wishes her continued success as she continues her journey.