Charlie Long/WDSRA Golf Classic
2026-06-01 | Arrowhead Golf Course, 26W151 Butterfield Rd, Wheaton, IL, 60189, United States
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.
Limited spots available! We anticipate selling out early!
REGISTRATION
Interested in Being a Sponsor?
Contact Lea Jackman at leaj@wdsra.com or 630-681-0962 ext580. View the 2026 Sponsorship Form here.

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
TEE UP TREATS!

Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar
Giveaways
Contest Holes
Raffles
On-course Beverages
More!

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.
Survival Kit – Individual – includes 1 rope, 1 mulligan, 1 grenade, 1 kickout
Survival Kit – Foursome – includes 2 ropes, 2 mulligans, 2 grenade, 2 kickout
Split the Pot – 5 for $25 OR 15 for $50
Raffles – 5 for $25 OR 15 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

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.

The Bash - Supporting Participants & Families
2027-03-07 18:00 - 23:00 UTC | The Abbington, 3S002 IL-53, Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137, United States
Celebrating 50 Years of Inclusion, Impact, and Inspiration!

You Did It — Our 50th Anniversary Bash SHATTERED RECORDS!
Because of YOU, our milestone celebration didn’t just shine… it SOARED!
We 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!
Here’s what YOU made possible:

Close to 500 guests filling the room with energy and excitement
A record number of sponsors standing strong behind our mission & vision
The most successful Raise‑the‑Paddle in our history
Our endowment goal fully funded
A record 16 new members joining the Possibilities Society

And there’s more…
Thanks 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!
In all, a total of more than $250,000 was raised to advance our mission & vision!
Your 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.
We are humbled. We are grateful. And we are again inspired by this amazing community.
Thank you for making our 50th anniversary a celebration we will never forget!

Want to see the highlights?
The Bash Photo Gallery
Catch 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.
Opening the Evening with Fireworks!
We kicked off the evening by featuring our incredible participants and a few fireworks! Opening Video
Reaching Higher!
We 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

We have an exciting evening planned just for you, including

Open bar, dinner, Premier auction, LIVE auction, Raise-the-Paddle for the Mission & Vision
NEW this year! Vacation Station (purchase a vacation of your choice) and Cheers to 50 Years! Punch Wall (punch for a prize)
Plus… 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
Entertainment by Felix & Fingers Dueling Pianos

After the event concludes, see all the event photos – and add yours! Click here or scan the QR code to view and upload.

Bash 2026 Raffles, LIVE Items, and Vacation Station Trips

CLICK HERE FOR THE PROGRAM BOOKLET

Bash 2026 Invitation
Vacation Station – Buy it Now! No bidding necessary!

Molly 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!

Saturday, March 6, 2027 – Details are tentative
The Abbington Distinctive Banquets
3S002 Route 53, Glen Ellyn, Illinois
(Corner of Route 53 & Butterfield Rd.)
6pm Registration & Cocktails
7-9pm Welcome, Dinner, & Program,
9-11pm Entertainment – Felix & Fingers Dueling Pianos
$175 per person with Open Bar
Your reply is requested before February 16, 2026
Cocktail attire encouraged.
Colors for the evening are rose gold, black, and white.

Donations & Sponsorships Available
Donations Wanted
Interested in donating an item to the auction? Contact Kristy at 630-681-0962 or kristyh@wdsra.com.
Sponsorships Available
Interested in being a sponsor or donor? Contact Lea at 630-681-0962 or leaj@wdsra.com.

Why Your Support Matters
Support 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.

Donations are always welcome!
CLICK HERE TO DONATE

Event Date
Saturday, March 7, 2026

Event Location

The Abbington Distinctive Banquets
3S002 Route 53, Glen Ellyn, Illinois
(Corner of Route 53 & Butterfield Rd.)

Event Cost

$175 per person with Open Bar
Your reply is requested before February 16, 2026
Cocktail attire encouraged.
Colors for the evening are rose gold, black, and white.

Sponsorships Available
Interested in being a sponsor or donor? Contact Lea at 630-681-0962 or leaj@wdsra.com.
