It’s a win for you and for WDSRA!
Fore a great cause! Join us on the green for a day packed with pars, putts, and plenty of heart. The WDSRA Golf Outing is your chance to enjoy 18 holes of fun while helping champion inclusive opportunities for individuals with special needs.
Funds raised go directly to support the quality community-based programming on which our families & participants rely and may be used to support programming needs, purchase sensory materials, scholarships, and more.
Congratulations to the 2025 Charlie Long Award recipients – Tom and Liz Fitzgerald!
Tom and Liz began their journey with a heartfelt mission: to honor their son Kerry, who passed away in December 2021. What started with their personal donation quickly grew into a powerful movement. They inspired family, friends, Liz’s 100 Women Who Care group, and even a middle school fundraiser to contribute—ultimately leading to the creation of the WDSRA Scholarship Endowment.
Thanks to their vision and determination, the endowment with a fund balance goal of $750,000 was established. With continued support from businesses, organizations, and individuals, the endowment is on track to be fully funded by 2026.
Tom and Liz were the spark that ignited a lasting legacy—one that will help meet the needs of WDSRA participants and families for generations to come.
Want to learn more or help ensure the endowment is fully funded by 2026, learn more or donate at https://www.wdsra.com/wdsra-foundation/wdsra-scholarship-endowment/.
Interested in Being a Sponsor?
Contact Lea Jackman at leaj@wdsra.com or 630-681-0962 ext580. View the 2026 Sponsorship Form here.
Event Date
Monday, June 1, 2026
NEW START TIME!
8:30am Check-in and breakfast
10am Shotgun start
11am-2pm Lunch at the Trolley
3-5pm Appetizers, awards, and happy hour
Event Location
Arrowhead Golf Club, Wheaton
26W151 Butterfield Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189
Event Cost
$225 per golfer
$900 per foursome
Dinner Only option $50 per person
Add-Ons
IMPORTANT – Everyone is encouraged to register early and to purchase all your extras online at the same time. This will ensure a quicker, smoother registration for everyone. There will be a 2 putt maximum per hole; or no worse than a bogey.
All Access Survival Kit – Individual – includes 1 rope, 1 mulligan, and 1 grenade OR kickout
All Access Survival Kit – Foursome – includes 2 ropes, 2 mulligans, 1 grenade, 1 kickout
Split the Pot – 1 for $10, 3 for $25 OR 10 for $50
Raffles – 1 for $10, 3 for $25 OR 10 for $50
BE PREPARED – Available on the course – CASH ONLY!
Birdies for Bottles – putt for the chance to bring home a bottle – 1 for $10 or 3 for $20
Raffles Circle – putt for a chance to win extra raffle tickets – $10Available on the course – CASH ONLY!
Event Details
Includes the following:
- Driving range & putting green
- 18 holes with cart
- Scramble format
- Contest hole prizes
- Breakfast, Lunch & Happy Hour
- Golfer awards
- Cash bar
Charlie Long and the Charlie Long Award
Charlie Long was a shining example of someone who understood the meaning of community, philanthropy, support, and dedication. He was also an outstanding advocate for WDSRA. Charlie lived his life in an admirable way and as a result, left this world a better place than how he found it. We are proud to have been a part of Charlie’s family and he will always be a part of the WDSRA family. Charlie Long was a long time friend to WDSRA. His son Andy has been participating in WDSRA programs since 1977.
Because of the profound affect he had on the WDSRA family, in 2009 the Golf Classic was renamed in his honor and the Charlie Long Award was created to celebrate those individuals who continue to live their lives in the remarkable fashion that Charlie lived his.
We are proud to have been a part of Charlie’s family and he will always be a part of the WDSRA family.
Learn more about Charlie Long here.
