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'Bags for Wags' tournament raises scholarship money

The Brian E. Wagner Scholarship Fund's annual Bags for Wags bean bag tournament on Saturday, Feb. 6, will provide college scholarships for Elmhurst high school students.

The charitable event will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at Visitation Parish's Valentino Center, 851 S. York Road, Elmhurst.

Participants 16 and older are welcome to register for the fundraiser. The cost is $100 for a two-person team. All teams are guaranteed to play in both rounds: the first-round robin and the second-round single-elimination tournament. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top teams. On-site registration will be available on the day of the tournament if the event has not yet sold out. Players are encouraged to sign up in advance to secure a spot for the event.

Door prizes include autographed memorabilia from Chicago sports teams, tickets for upcoming home games and gift cards from local restaurants.

All proceeds will benefit the fund's annual college scholarship. Last year's event raised more than $3,500 dollars, which was used to award three students attending a high school in Elmhurst with tuition costs in their first college term. Every year emerging young leaders in the community who exemplify the leadership qualities of Brian E. Wagner are chosen for the scholarships. Brian died at the age of 16 in an automobile accident during his junior year at York High School.

"It's hard to believe that we started this organization six years ago in memory of my good friend, Brian," fund President Pete Zamar said. "Since then, we have awarded over $30,000 to incredible high school students that show his same spirit and potential. Growing up with Brian, I realized that anything is possible. He never failed to amaze me. After his passing, I wanted others to know about his life so his memory could live on. Through the generosity of our community and loyal supporters, we have made that dream come true."

For information, visit www.BrianEWagnerFund.org. To volunteer for the event, email BrianEWagnerFund@gmail.com. Include your name, email address and phone number, and the hours you are available.

If you go

What: Bags for Wags bean bag tournament

When: 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6

Where: Visitation Valentino Center, 851 S. York Road, Elmhurst

Cost: $100 per two-person team

Info: www.BrianEWagnerFund.org

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