Leisure Lanes, 3440 Columbia Ave., Lancaster, will host a mini golf tournament fundraising event Saturday, Aug. 13. The tournament, organized in association with the PlayYellow and Extra Life programs, will raise money to benefit the Penn State Health Children's Hospital in Hershey as a part of the Children's Miracle Network.

Registration has been scheduled for 9 a.m., followed by a 10 a.m. shotgun start. The tournament will have a set cost per player and a team maximum of four players, with availability for up to 36 teams total. Leisure Lanes will sell food and beverages at the event, which will be held on both the miniature course and the grass. Children must be age 10 or older to play on the latter. People of all ages and levels of experience are invited to participate, whether they are professional golfers or amateur players.

The Putting for Miracles tournament was conceived by Dave Chobanoff, a longtime participant in Extra Life, a Children's Miracle Network program centered around raising money for children's hospitals through games. Extra Life raises funds through its network of players and streamers as they stream online and facilitate fundraisers year-round. "A lot of people think the program involves video games only, but it includes any type of game," said Chobanoff. "Anything from video games to board games to cornhole." He first discovered the program and became involved with the Children's Miracle Network when a friend invited him to participate in an event. "I said, 'Hey, I'm game for that,' no pun intended," Chobanoff quipped. "I've met quite a few Miracle Children and families and gotten to watch them grow. I was captivated by the program." Money raised for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals is used in a variety of ways at member facilities; funds are distributed for research, patient services, advancement services, charitable care and hospital equipment. Member hospitals provide over $3 billion in charitable care annually for patients in need.

The mini golf event will also be held in association with PlayYellow, another Children's Miracle Network program. PlayYellow has a similar goal as Extra Life, but it consists of golfers around the country who wish to support the cause. Participants include PGA Tour professionals, amateur golfers, tournaments and golf manufacturers; the only requirement for participation is a desire to contribute to children's hospitals and treatment nationally.

Chobanoff has big plans for next year and hopes to return to Leisure Lanes for a second fundraiser. "I want to do something on a larger scale," he said. "I'm already looking into sponsors and food trucks to support the event."

Twelve holes have already been sponsored and a giveaway drawing will be available to participants. A member family of the Children's Miracle Network will also speak at the tournament. To register or become a sponsor, email Chobanoff at padave78@gmail.com or visit https://bit.ly/CMNP4M22.