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SEASPAR Golf Outing Raises Funds for Special Recreation
The Summer Golf Classic raised nearly $8,000 to support SEASPAR's recreational programs and services for individuals with disabilities
LEMONT, IL — The South East Association for Special Parks And Recreation (SEASPAR) hosted its 15th annual Summer Golf Classic fundraiser on Friday, July 28 at the Woodridge Park District’s Village Greens of Woodridge. According to a release from the organization, more than 50 golfers competed in the four-person team scramble tournament. The foursome of Mike Toohey, Neil Buchelt, Cory Abraham and Tom Canney won the first place prize of $200, which they generously donated back to SEASPAR.
According to the release, the Summer Golf Classic raised nearly $8,000 to support SEASPAR’s recreational programs and services for individuals with disabilities served by the park districts of Clarendon Hills, Darien, Downers Grove, La Grange, La Grange Park, Lemont, Lisle, Westmont and Woodridge, and the villages of Brookfield, Indian Head Park and Western Springs.
Generous sponsors of the event included Ellen Lilly; the Law Office of Gina L. Madden, Attorney at Law; Deirdre Toler; Abbington Distinctive Banquets; Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital; Ancel, Glink, Diamond, Bush, Dicianni & Krafthefer, P.C.; Avec Panache; Babich & Associates Financial Services; Blooming Color; Bob Carter’s Auto Body; Downers Grove Economic Development Corporation; Downers Grove Park District; Fairview Dental Care; Forzley Eye Clinic; Friends of Ray Osowski; Grove Dental Associates, P.C.; Lisle Savings Bank; Cathy Mahoney – Downers Grove Park District Commissioner; MG Computer; Midwestern University; the Thomas family; T.W. Group; and the Village of Western Springs.
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According to the release, raffle baskets and items were donated by 221 Creations, Anderson’s Bookshop, Avec Panache, Chama Gaucha, Downers Grove Park District, Downtown Management Corporation, Home Depot, Jeans and a Cute Top Shop, Lemont Park District, and Dan Skarnulis.
For more information about SEASPAR’s recreational programs and services for individuals with disabilities, visit SEASPAR.org or call 630-960-7600.
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