Spoken Outdoors to Receive Check Presentation from Bay Shore Systems Following 2026 Charity Golf Tournament

September 30 check presentation celebrates a donation in excess of $50,000 to expand first responder wellness services in North Idaho

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — September 17, 2026 — Spoken Outdoors, a Coeur d’Alene-based nonprofit serving first responders through outdoor-based healing and peer connection, will be honored at a check presentation hosted by Bay Shore Systems on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Bay Shore Systems in Rathdrum, Idaho. The presentation follows Bay Shore Systems’ 28th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, which selected Spoken Outdoors as its 2026 beneficiary and resulted in a donation in excess of $50,000. The contribution will significantly expand Spoken Outdoors’ ability to serve North Idaho law enforcement, fire service, and EMS personnel with restorative outdoor programs that support decompression, resilience, and connection.

Event Details

• Date/Time: Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 11:00 a.m.
• Location: Bay Shore Systems, Rathdrum, Idaho
• Purpose: Check presentation celebrating a donation in excess of $50,000 to Spoken Outdoors

Community members, supporters, and media are invited to attend and help celebrate Bay Shore Systems’ investment in first responder wellness across North Idaho.

About Spoken Outdoors and Local Impact

Spoken Outdoors provides organized outdoor experiences that help first responders step away from the demands of the job, reconnect with peers, and build resilience in a supportive community.

Quotes

“This support from Bay Shore Systems and our community comes at a pivotal time,” said Heath Gunns, Executive Director of Spoken Outdoors. “A donation of this size allows us to significantly increase services for first responders across North Idaho—creating more opportunities to decompress, reconnect, and experience the healing power of time outdoors. We are incredibly grateful for Bay Shore Systems’ leadership and generosity.”

“At Bay Shore Systems, giving back is something our employees care deeply about. Spoken Outdoors stood out for the meaningful work they are doing to support North Idaho first responders through shared outdoor experiences,” said Briana Quesnoy of Bay Shore Systems

Media Contacts

Bay Shore Systems: Briana Quesnoy, Office Assistant | 208.712.6477 | bquesnoy@bayshoresystems.com | bayshoresystems.com

Spoken Outdoors: Heath Gunns, Executive Director | 253.720.6820 | hgunns@spokenoutdoors.org