Long Grove's Twin Orchard Country Club to Host Special Kids Network annual Golf Tournament

Recognizing that there are fewer government funding sources to help kids with special needs, the Special Kids Network is holding its 16th Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament on Monday June 22, 2015 at Twin Orchard Country Club in Long Grove, IL, to raise funds for local organizations. The beneficiaries for this year's event will be Keshet, Visualize and Rize, GIRF and Eye to Eye.

"Since the Special Kids Network was founded in 1999, our mission is to create community awareness and raise funds in support of organizations who believe that every child and young adult, regardless of the nature of their background or disability, should be able to enjoy life to its fullest and to participate in the mainstream of their community. Our golf tournament has grown each year and it combines great fun and great fundraising for a great cause," according to Trevor Brody, Special Kids Network, Executive Director, who notes that since 1999, the event has raised more than $1.5 million.

Former Chicago Blackhawk great, Jeremy Roenick; and Chicago Bears lineman, Jermon Bushrod, are honorary chairpersons.

Each year the golf tournament attracts local sports and entertainment celebrities, which in the past have included: Denis Savard, Ben Smith, Brandon Pirri, Nick Leddy, Brandon Bollig, Stan Bowman, Sarah Kustok, Jim Hendry, Gar Forman, Mark Giangreco, Joe Girardi, Neil Funk, Stacy King, Chuck Swirsky, Ryan Baker, Bill Wennington, Chris Williams (Actor & Comedian and a current star of "One Big Happy") and Kathy Hart of The Mix, 101.9FM

"With the roster of celebrities and on-site events, the tournament sells out every year. We have a limited number of tickets still available so we urge men and women to sign up quickly. For those non-golf fans, over the past 11 years, a women's tennis tournament is held simultaneously, "added Brody, who has expanded the sponsor list this year.

For more information, visit info@specialkidsnetwork.org.