Community Support Drives Success at AACORN’s 5th Annual Golf Outing
What an incredible day!
On June 16, 124 golfers gathered at The Prairies Golf Club for AACORN’s 5th Annual Golf Outing. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, volunteers, golfers, prize donors, and supporters, the event raised more than $18,000 to support AACORN’s mission of providing life enrichment opportunities and residential options for adults with intellectual and developmental differences.
This year’s outing brought together 124 golfers, 26 sponsors, and 24 volunteers who helped create a welcoming and enjoyable experience from registration through the final prize drawings. Their support reflects the strength of a community that believes in creating opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental differences to learn, contribute, build relationships, and experience a strong sense of belonging.
We are especially grateful to the team at The Prairies Golf Club for being outstanding hosts. Their hospitality, professionalism, and attention to detail helped create a memorable experience for everyone involved.
Throughout the day, golfers enjoyed friendly competition, great weather, and opportunities to connect with fellow supporters of AACORN. Volunteers worked behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly, while sponsors and contributors helped create a first-class event experience.
The support from our community extended well beyond the golf course. More than 30 prizes were donated and awarded throughout the event, adding excitement to the day while helping raise additional funds in support of AACORN’s programs.
Most importantly, every sponsorship, registration, raffle ticket, volunteer hour, and donation helps sustain AACORN’s tuition-free programming. Together, these contributions create opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental differences to develop skills, build friendships, contribute to their community, and participate in meaningful experiences throughout adulthood.
Sponsors and Contributors
AACORN’s 5th Annual Golf Outing would not have been possible without the generous support of businesses, organizations, and individuals who invested in our mission and helped make this event possible.
Headline Sponsors
Event Sponsors
Breakfast Sponsor
Clark Brothers Construction
Registration Sponsor
Donna Mae
Hydration Cart Sponsor
County National Bank
Team Photo Sponsor
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Golfer Gift Sponsor
SuperStroke
Hole Sponsors
| Cindy Semark | Millenium Restaurant Group | Sprinkle Road Veterinary Clinic |
| Dave’s Glass | Next Level Sports/Kalsee Dome | The Earl Family |
| DeHaan Remodeling Specialists | PEDAL Bicycle | The Joque Family |
| Design Details | Portage Family Healing Center | Tillers International |
| Janene Pirbhai | PPS & V Asset Management | Vision Path CFO |
| Liston Bosch Realty | Richland Pub | Water the Tree / EOS Worldwide |
| Mark and Jill Reid | ROI – Residential Opportunities Inc. | Z&W Chinese Cuisine |
Contributors
We are grateful to the many businesses and individuals who donated prizes, supplies, services, and other resources that helped make the event a success. Their generosity helped provide more than 30 prizes for participants and contributed to an unforgettable day of community support.
| Binder Park Golf Course | Hickory Ridge Golf Course | Sweet Cornhole/Ruben Rodriguez |
| ChocolaTea and The Pantry on Tap | Indian Run Golf Course | Tavern 32 |
| Crestview Golf Club | Lucas Porter | The Dock on the Bay |
| Culvers | Mary Pickett | The Local |
| Eastern Hills Golf Course | Meijer | The Prairies Golf Club |
| FireKeepers Casino-Hotel | Milham Golf Course | The Richland Pub |
| Golf Services | Mullenhurst Golf Course | Vernales |
| Gordon Water | Olde Mill Golf Course | X Golf |
| Hardings of Galesburg | Next Level Sports Center/Kalsee Dome | Yogis in Vicksburg |
| Hardings of Richland | Ridgeview Golf Course | |
| Hardings of Woodbridge | States Golf Course |
Thank you to everyone who sponsored, volunteered, donated, golfed, or cheered us on. Your support helps create opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental differences today while helping build a stronger future for AACORN.
We look forward to seeing you next year at AACORN’s 6th Annual Golf Outing!
