Coronado, CA A local teenager from Coronado is making a difference on the golf course for a noble cause. Elleaire Lyons, a sophomore at Coronado High School, successfully hosted the inaugural Elleaire Fore event on December 2, 2023, at the Riverwalk Golf Course in San Diego. As the President and Founder of Elleaire Fore Inc, she expresses her excitement about the event’s success, raising over $500 for the Spastic Paraplegia Foundation.

Elleaire is currently working with the Spastic Paraplegia Foundation, which announced they granted over $1 million directed to medical researchers and investigators for 2023. Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP) is a rare neuromuscular genetic disorder that involves weakness and spasticity in the legs. A communication breakdown occurs between the neuron impulses that struggle to reach the muscles effectively. The symptoms of HSP are often progressive and get worse over time.

The 10th-grade student at CHS, explains that her mission is to bring attention, resources, and education to HSP, which currently has no cure. Elleaire has chosen golf as the platform to spotlight HSP. She explains her dedication to this cause holds significant personal importance for her, as her father and other family members are affected by this rare condition. Elleaire states, “To do my part and help the HSP community, I recently created the non-profit, Elleaire Fore Inc. I plan to raise funds dedicated to HSP research with the aim of finding a cure. My platform to do this is GOLF. My father is an avid golfer and I am a competitive golfer as well. Golf is the one equalizing sport that my father and I enjoy playing together. I also play on the Coronado High School Varsity team, as well as compete at a high level, playing tournaments throughout Southern California.”

Following the triumph of the inaugural event, Elleaire is thrilled to announce the upcoming Elleaire Fore Golf Tournament event is scheduled for Sunday, April 21, 2024, at the Coronado Golf Course. Those interested in participating in the tournament or contributing to this vital cause are encouraged to reach out. By joining forces, we can bring greater awareness to the rare condition of HSP and make a positive impact on the HSP community. To join this effort or learn more, please go to the website at www.elleairefore.org. To secure your spot in the Elleaire Fore Golf Tournament please contact Elleaire at team@elleairefore.org The entry fee is $150. Together we will have a little fun to make a big impact!