Kenneth Young Center to host 26th annual golf outing
On Thursday, Aug. 1, Kenneth Young Center will host its 26th annual golf outing. Avid golfers, business professionals and community members will enjoy a morning of golfing in support of the vital mental health and senior services that KYC provides to the community.
The golf outing and luncheon will be held at the Bloomingdale Golf Club, 181 Glen Ellyn Road, in Bloomingdale. A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available.
Kenneth Young Center’s mission is to help people feel good, do better and find solutions. The annual golf outing supports this mission and helps KYC deliver vital services to individuals living in Northwest suburban Cook County. Services include support groups, individual therapy, vocational training and in-home support for seniors. Kenneth Young Center strives to help people live more fulfilled, happy, productive and independent lives.
Last year’s event drew in a number of prominent community leaders and key corporate personnel. The successful event exceeded expectations and raised over $38,000. Corporate and business sponsorship rose by approximately 20%.
“Kenneth Young Center’s golf outing is an excellent opportunity for business owners and key individuals to network with potential clients and customers while increasing their brand visibility,” explained Fran Geraci, KYC’s corporate and business relations coordinator.
This year’s sponsors include Citi, Alexian Brothers Health System, McShane Construction, FlexiCorps. Pepsi Beverages Company, KCHR and; Dave and Busters.
Attendees of the golf outing can expect exciting games at this year’s event. Along with classic games there will be a variety of activities such as: Cash flags, fantasy golf scratcher and golf ball launcher. There will also be an opportunity to win cash and prizes during the raffle and split the pot. A silent auction will be held for those that enjoy the excitement of bidding.
The KYC Golf Outing is designed for competitive golfers as well as individuals just looking to have some fun.
When asked who should attend the event, Brian Bare, KYC board member, exclaimed, “Everyone. Scratch golfers, duffers, cart-riders and of course, people with lenient credit cards!”
Registration and continental breakfast begin at 6:15 a.m. with a 7:30 a.m. shotgun start. In addition to a morning of golf and contests, attendees will be able to savor a hearty barbecue style meal during the luncheon. All are encouraged to register for this wonderful event and help KYC continue to deliver vital services to the community. Sponsorship and donation opportunities are still available.
For additional information please contact Fran Geraci at
frank@kennethyoung.org or (847) 524-8800, ext. 103. You can also visit kennethyoung.donorpages.com/golfouting2013.
Kenneth Young Center is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit, provider of mental health and senior support services based in Elk Grove Village. Counseling, assessment, treatment, and resource coordination are provided. KYC’s service area extends throughout the Northwest Suburbs with heavy concentration in the Elk Grove and Schaumburg Townships. KYC serve all people regardless of income and insurance and have a wide variety volunteer opportunities and a resale shop in Schaumburg.
For information, visit www.kennethyoung.org or call (847) 524-8800.
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