A charity golf tournament honoring the late Tom Greiwe will tee off Monday morning to raise funds for homeless animals in Hamilton County.

The 2nd Annual Tom Greiwe Fall Classic Charity Golf Scramble begins at 9:30 a.m. Monday, October 6, at a local course. Registration for the event has closed, and organizers expect record attendance for the second consecutive year.

The tournament honors Greiwe, who died in July 2023 after battling cancer. Known for his love of family, dogs, and golf, Greiwe’s memory is being preserved through the annual fundraiser that benefits the Humane Society for Hamilton County.

Last year’s inaugural event raised thousands of dollars for the organization. Event organizer Ed Ferris has worked to expand the tournament’s reach since its inception.

“To know that so many animals will be helped in the memory of Tom. We couldn’t be more grateful for the support and for this opportunity to continue Tom’s legacy,” said Emma Nobbe, community engagement manager for the Humane Society for Hamilton County.

The Humane Society for Hamilton County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves as both the county’s animal control facility and humane society. The organization receives approximately 15% of its funding from Hamilton County, which covers the first seven days of basic care for animals. Individual donations fund the majority of its annual operating budget.

The organization operates as an open-admission, no-kill shelter, meaning it does not euthanize animals due to time or space constraints, treatable medical conditions, or  behavior issues that can be rehabilitated.