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SUMMARY:Charlie Long/WDSRA Golf Classic
DESCRIPTION:It’s a win for you and for WDSRA!\nFore 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. \nFunds 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. \n\nCongratulations to the 2025 Charlie Long Award recipients – Tom and Liz Fitzgerald!\nTom 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. \nThanks 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. \nTom 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. \nWant 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/. \n\nInterested in Being a Sponsor?\nContact Lea Jackman at leaj@wdsra.com or 630-681-0962 ext580. View the 2026 Sponsorship Form here. \nEvent Date\nMonday\, June 1\, 2026 \nNEW START TIME! \n8:30am         Check-in and breakfast\n10am              Shotgun start\n11am-2pm    Lunch at the Trolley\n3-5pm           Appetizers\, awards\, and happy hour \n  \nEvent Location\nArrowhead Golf Club\, Wheaton\n26W151 Butterfield Rd\, Wheaton\, IL 60189 \nEvent Cost\n$225 per golfer\n$900 per foursome\nDinner Only option $50 per person \n  \nAdd-Ons \nIMPORTANT – 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. \nAll Access Survival Kit – Individual – includes 1 rope\, 1 mulligan\, and 1 grenade OR kickout\nAll Access Survival Kit – Foursome  – includes 2 ropes\, 2 mulligans\,  1 grenade\, 1 kickout\nSplit the Pot –  1 for $10\, 3 for $25 OR 10 for $50\nRaffles –   1 for $10\, 3 for $25 OR 10 for $50 \nBE PREPARED – Available on the course – CASH ONLY!\nBirdies for Bottles – putt for the chance to bring home a bottle  – 1 for $10 or 3 for $20\nRaffles Circle – putt for a chance to win extra raffle tickets –  $10Available on the course – CASH ONLY! \n  \n  \nEvent Details\nIncludes the following: \n\nDriving range & putting green\n18 holes with cart\nScramble format\nContest hole prizes\nBreakfast\, Lunch & Happy Hour\nGolfer awards\nCash bar\n\n  \nCharlie Long and the Charlie Long Award \nCharlie 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. \nBecause 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. \nWe are proud to have been a part of Charlie’s family and he will always be a part of the WDSRA family. \nLearn more about Charlie Long here. \n  \nTake a look at all the fun!
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LOCATION:Arrowhead Golf Course\, 26W151 Butterfield Rd\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60189\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Bash - Supporting Participants & Families
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 50 Years of Inclusion\, Impact\, and Inspiration!\n\n \n\nYou Did It — Our 50th Anniversary Bash SHATTERED RECORDS!\nBecause of YOU\, our milestone celebration didn’t just shine… it SOARED! \nWe are thrilled to share the incredible\, history‑making results from our 50th Anniversary Bash. Your generosity\, passion\, and belief in our mission made this the most successful event in our five decades! \nHere’s what YOU made possible:\n\nClose to 500 guests filling the room with energy and excitement\nA record number of sponsors standing strong behind our mission & vision\nThe most successful Raise‑the‑Paddle in our history\nOur endowment goal fully funded\nA record 16 new members joining the Possibilities Society\n\nAnd there’s more… \nThanks to your overwhelming Raise‑the‑Paddle gifts — paired with a generous $15\,000 matching gift from the Harbaugh Family\, AND a surprise $12\,500 match from the Scott and Trish Karll Charitable Fund\, AND a surprise $10\,000 paddle raise from the Van Wyk Charitable Foundation — that portion alone skyrocketed to an incredible $106\,250! \nIn all\, a total of more than $250\,000 was raised to advance our mission & vision! \nYour support didn’t just break records—it strengthened our future. Every dollar fuels opportunity\, independence\, and empowerment for the participants and families we proudly serve. \nWe are humbled. We are grateful. And we are again inspired by this amazing community. \nThank you for making our 50th anniversary a celebration we will never forget! \n  \nWant to see the highlights?\nThe Bash Photo Gallery \nCatch the brightest moments\, biggest smiles\, and best highlights from the night… visit The Bash photo gallery at https://my.guestpix.com/guest/access/135353/FAA237E9. \nOpening the Evening with Fireworks! \nWe kicked off the evening by featuring our incredible participants and a few fireworks! Opening Video \nReaching Higher! \nWe celebrate our incredible participants—each one pushing boundaries\, lifting one another up\, and reaching higher than ever before. Here’s to the courage to grow\, the strength to try\, and the joy of achieving more than we imagined. Let’s keep reaching—higher\, stronger\, together! Raise-the-Paddle Video \n  \n  \nWe have an exciting evening planned just for you\, including \n\nOpen bar\, dinner\, Premier auction\, LIVE auction\, Raise-the-Paddle for the Mission & Vision\nNEW this year! Vacation Station (purchase a vacation of your choice) and Cheers to 50 Years! Punch Wall (punch for a prize)\nPlus… Spirit Pull\, Sip & Serve Outdoor Wicker Island Cart Raffle\, Trip Raffle – 5-night stay for two in the Bahamas\, Saint Maarten\, or other Caribbean destination\nEntertainment by Felix & Fingers Dueling Pianos\n\n \nAfter the event concludes\, see all the event photos – and add yours! Click here or scan the QR code to view and upload. \n\n  \nBash 2026 Raffles\, LIVE Items\, and Vacation Station Trips\n  \nCLICK HERE FOR THE PROGRAM BOOKLET\n  \nBash 2026 Invitation\nVacation Station – Buy it Now! No bidding necessary! \n \nMolly Korb\, WDSRA Foundation Trustee\, and Kristy Henson\, WDSRA Development Manger\, want you to know about an exciting opportunity just for YOU! The Vacation Station\, new this year at the Bash\, offers 6 different trips that you can buy NOW and travel LATER. No bidding necessary! Trips are available for purchase 2/28 thru 3/13/26. Questions? Contact Kristy at kristyh@wdsra.com or 630-681-0962. WDSRA – Celebrating 50 Years of Inclusion\, Impact\, and Inspiration! \n  \n\nSaturday\, March 6\, 2027 – Details are tentative\nThe Abbington Distinctive Banquets\n3S002 Route 53\, Glen Ellyn\, Illinois\n(Corner of Route 53 & Butterfield Rd.) \n6pm Registration & Cocktails\n7-9pm Welcome\, Dinner\, & Program\,\n9-11pm Entertainment – Felix & Fingers Dueling Pianos \n$175 per person with Open Bar \nYour reply is requested before February 16\, 2026 \nCocktail attire encouraged.  \nColors for the evening are rose gold\, black\, and white. \n  \n\nDonations & Sponsorships Available \nDonations Wanted \nInterested in donating an item to the auction? Contact Kristy at 630-681-0962 or kristyh@wdsra.com. \nSponsorships Available  \nInterested in being a sponsor or donor? Contact Lea at 630-681-0962 or leaj@wdsra.com. \n\n\nWhy Your Support Matters\nSupport for WDSRA is actively shaping the present and future lives of our participants & their families. Hear how WDSRA programs are enriching lives and creating communities. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nDonations are always welcome! \nCLICK HERE TO DONATE\n\n\n  \n\nEvent Date\nSaturday\, March 7\, 2026 \n\n\nEvent Location \n\nThe Abbington Distinctive Banquets\n3S002 Route 53\, Glen Ellyn\, Illinois\n(Corner of Route 53 & Butterfield Rd.)\n\nEvent Cost \n\n\n$175 per person with Open Bar\nYour reply is requested before February 16\, 2026\nCocktail attire encouraged.\nColors for the evening are rose gold\, black\, and white.\n\n  \n\n\n\nSponsorships Available\nInterested in being a sponsor or donor? Contact Lea at 630-681-0962 or leaj@wdsra.com. \n 
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LOCATION:The Abbington\, 3S002 IL-53\, Glen Ellyn\, IL\, 60137\, United States
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