Golf outing to benefit pediatric cancer foundation

The Forever Kids Foundation will host its third annual FORE! Kids Golf Outing on Monday, Aug. 3, at Seven Bridges Golf Club in Woodridge.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Make Your Mark, The Mark Staehely Pediatric Cancer Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Shorewood.

Make Your Mark provides a number of programs to help families of children battling pediatric cancer including the Mark Fund at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, the Mark Staehely Family Assistance Program, Treasure Chest Program and a memorial scholarship fund among others. To learn more about Make Your Mark, visit makeyourmark7.org.

Participants in the golf outing, which is sponsored by Idealease of North Barrington will enjoy lunch, 18 holes of golf with cart, contests, giveaways, a closing awards dinner with silent auction, a live musical performance by Jon Conover, and more.

For a sneak peek at the music of Jon Conover, visit jonconover.com.

"Over the last 3 years we have been able to raise over $15,000 for pediatric cancer research and family assistance," said Forever Kids Foundation founder, Deb Bertram. "By the end of this year, we hope to match that amount in funding to Make Your Mark with the continued support of our generous donors."

The Forever Kids Foundation is currently accepting registration for sponsors, golfers, and dinner guests. For more information on the outing, visit foreverkidsfoundation.org or call (847) 502-6775.

Forever Kids Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity dedicated to fighting for kids who are fighting for life. The foundation was started by three mothers who were disturbed by the severe underfunding of pediatric cancer research. They believe every disease has a cure and by working together, they can raise funds to further critical research. Every dollar is a dollar closer to a cure.

The Mark Staehely Pediatric Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation that strives to promote the vision and ideal of Mark Staehely, and to carry on his legacy of love, compassion, and service. In 2000, Mark was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma, a rare pediatric cancer. Over the next six years he endured countless treatments, but spent every day making the most of the time he had, with his positive attitude being the driving force in his survival. Mark taught all those around him that even in the most difficult of circumstances, you can find time to care for others.