Westmont police to host inaugural golf fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics

The Westmont Police Department will be hosting their inaugural golf outing fundraiser to support Special Olympics Illinois on Friday, Sept. 15.

The fundraising event will be held at Village Greens of Woodridge, 1575 75th St.

"We are proud to be a long-time supporter of Special Olympics Illinois," said Sgt. Mike Weibler, who coordinates these fundraisers on behalf of the Westmont Police Department. "This will be the first time that we're hosting a golf event to support Special Olympics and we encourage everyone to get involved and participate to help raise funds for this great organization."

Registration will begin at 10 a.m. with a shotgun start at 11 a.m.

Participants are encouraged to sign up as a foursome. Lunch, dinner and refreshments will be provided.

Contest activities include long drive, closest to pin, putting green, hole in one, and a ball drop.

Cost is $125 per golfer. It includes golf, lunch, a barbecue buffet dinner, and two-hour open bar.

Payment must be received by Aug. 11. Register via westmont.illinois.gov.

For additional information, contact Sgt. Mike Weibler at torchrun@westmont.il.gov or 630-981-6373.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run is the largest year-round fundraiser for Special Olympics. Known as Guardians of the Flame, law enforcement members and Special Olympics athletes carry the Flame of Hope into the opening ceremony of local competitions, and into Special Olympics state, provincial, national, regional and world games.

In 2022, the Westmont Police Department raised more than $25,000 for the Torch Run.