Mavericks-powered charity event attracts more than 120 golfers at DACGC

The 12th Deaf Reach Golf Tournament brought together more than 120 golfers at the DHA Country & Golf Club (DACGC) on Sunday, raising an impressive Rs42 million in support of Deaf Reach’s education and development programmes for deaf children and young people across Pakistan.

Powered by Mavericks, the annual charity tournament was played on a Texas Scramble format, combining competitive golf with a shared commitment to expanding educational opportunities for the deaf community.

The gross title was claimed by the quartet of Nasir Babar, Hamza Zahid Khan, Jamil Khan and Ibrahim Khan, who returned an outstanding score of 58 to finish at the top of the leaderboard.

Adding to the excitement, the tournament offered a Suzuki Fronx as the prize for a hole-in-one, providing golfers with an additional incentive to test their skills on the course.

Speaking after the event, Abdullah Nasser, Mavericks captain, said: “It was truly a team effort, and I’m delighted that we were able to help raise Rs42 million for such a worthwhile cause. The response from the golfing community, sponsors and everyone who contributed has been tremendous. The real achievement is knowing that these funds will help create more opportunities for deaf children and young people in Pakistan.”

Deaf Reach, a programme of the Family Educational Services Foundation (FESF), has been working since 1989 to make education accessible to underserved deaf children and youth. Its network of schools, colleges and training centres provides academic education, Pakistan Sign Language-based learning, information technology and vocational skills training, helping students develop the confidence and abilities to pursue independent and productive lives.

The organisation also invests in teacher development, parent training, employment opportunities and the creation of digital learning resources in Pakistan Sign Language. Its work addresses a critical educational gap in Pakistan, where access to quality education remains limited for many deaf children.

Richard Geary, founder of Deaf Reach, said: “The success of initiatives like this reflects the generosity of people who come together to make a real difference in the lives of deaf children. Every contribution helps us extend access to education, skills and opportunities, enabling more young people to realise their potential.”

The tournament’s fundraising success underlined the power of sport to unite communities around a meaningful cause. The organisers expressed their gratitude to the participating golfers, sponsors, volunteers and supporters whose collective contribution made the 12th edition a significant success.