By Russ George
Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held their second annual “Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes” golf outing, Friday, June 21, at Bliss Creek Golf Course, 1 Golf View Road, in Sugar Grove, with a 1 p.m. shotgun start, in 90 degree-plus temperatures.
Morning radio host, Scott Mackay, from 95.9 The River, joined 77 other golfers, with aim of being the first golfer with a a hole-in-one, on the 16th hole, and win a new 2024 Buick, compliments of Ray Buick, 5011 W. 63rd Street, in Chicago. The new 2024 Buick was on display and ready for a lucky golfer to drive it home. Unfortunately, no one scored a hole-in-one, however, it was reported that two players were within a few inches of winning the car.
When all the golfers completed their rounds, it was time for the banquet to begin, in the air-conditioned Pine Room. Seventy-eight hungry golfers, along with an additional 32 Club members and guests, enjoyed a delicious steak dinner with all the trimmings.
Immediately following dinner, golf co-chair, Matt McCain, announced the winners and handed out the prizes for: Longest drive on Hole No. 14 for a woman went to Cindy Ellis, and for a man went to Mike Bodie. Closest to Hole No. 8 for a woman went to Rose Alvis, and for a man went to Mark Walter. Team I.B.E.W. won top team for this year’s event.
The large display of baskets everyone had been purchasing tickets to win throughout the day, finally began. Jenny McCain, fundraising chair had put together more than 40 baskets, valued from $80 to more than $200. in value.
The 50/50 cash drawing, conducted by Club president Russ George, was the final drawing of the evening. The lucky winner of $630, Verne Bjornson, was not in attendance.
Russ George, president, ended the evening by thanking everyone in attendance, including the Club’s golf committee, Adam Broholm, golf chair; Matt McCain, golf co-chair; Jenny McCain, fundraising chair, Tony Arch, Joanie Boldan, Kevin Dempsey, Jimmy Klingel, Carlos Martinez, and Jimmy Schmidt. He thanked Carter Crane from The Voice and Scott Mackay from 95.9 The River, for their help in promoting our golf outing. He gave a shoutout of thanks to Bliss Creek Golf Course and staff members, and a big thank you to all the golfers for supporting the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley.
Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley, thank this year’s hole sponsors, Gold Level: Arch Printing, Insight Marketing Solutions, Michelle Hoyt RE/MAX, Olsson Roofing, and Ray Buick; Silver Level: Aurora alderman Ed Bugg, Aurora alderman at-large, Ron Woerman, and Denise Mote, State Farm Agency; Bronze Level: AC’s Pub, Artlip and Sons, Aurora Turners Club, I.B.E.W., In Memory of Don Demeter, KKC Imaging Systems, Oak Street Restaurant & Bar, Progressive Energy Group, The Turn Dawgz, and Volkman Insurance Agency; Friends Level: Ace Hardware Aurora, Arch Family, Ed Carroll, F.O.P. Lodge 14, In Memory of Allen J. Hatch, Small Cakes Aurora, and Terry and Jackie Heap.
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley thanks all the individuals and businesses for their donations to our Basket and Door Prize Drawings: Ach-N-Lou’s Pizza, Arcada Theatre, Tony and Mary Arch, Astro Fun World, Batavia Creamery, Burnt Barrel in Sugar Grove, Ed Carroll, Bill Catching, Chicago Steel Hockey, Chicago White Sox, Chipotle Restaurant, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant in Naperville, Fox Valley Park District, Funway in Batavia, Russ and Marilyn George, Go Brewing in Naperville, Layla Groleau, Gyro Pit Restaurant in Aurora, Dick and Arlene Hawks, Headz Up Salon, Jewel Foods in Sugar Grove, Ernie and Pat Jones, Kane County Cougars, Deanna Karountzos, Kim King, Jimmy Klingel, L.A. Tan In Sugar Grove, Lou Malnati’s in Aurora, Greg LeBeau Country Financial, McAlister’s Deli, Ann McBride, Kenlyn Nash-Demeter, Paisano’s Pizza & Grill in Sugar Grove, Pal Joey’s in Batavia, Jason and Jessica Pall, George Pappas, Paramount Theatre, Pinz in Yorkville, Portillo’s in Batavia, Prisco’s Family Market, Rosati’s Pizza in Montgomery, Solemn Oath in Naperville, Superior Beverage, Suzy’s Bar & Grill in Yorkville, Syrup Breakfast & Lunch, Taqueria in Aurora, Topgolf in Naperville, and Two Brothers Brewing Company.
•Watch for the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley in Aurora’s Fourth of July Parade which will sep off at 10 a.m. Thursday July 4.. We’ll be giving out frisbees to children along the parade route.
•The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization, a true grassroots organization, where all money raised through dues, donations, and fundraising, is used locally for the Club’s fight against diabetes. Tax deductible donations can be made on our website: diabeteshelpnearme.com, or mail your tax deductible donation to: Diabetes Club of Fox Valley, P.O. Box 88, North Aurora, IL 60542.
•Why not join our fight against diabetes? The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley is offering membership in the Club through September 30 for $25, to give individuals interested in joining our fight against diabetes an opportunity to look us over, while participating in Club activities through the Summer months. Yearly $50 individual membership dues will begin October 1. Corporate dues are $150 per year, which includes a sponsorship listing on our website: www.diabeteshelpnearme.com.
Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley work together, to provide diabetes awareness in the Fox Valley area, while raising funds to provide aid and education for diabetics, along with investing in research to find a cure. Uncontrolled blood sugar (glucose) can cause vision problems, heart problems, nerve damage, dental problems, kidney damage, and more! Eat healthy, stay active, and have a yearly blood test, to stay diabetes-free!
Have questions about the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley, please call, end text, or send an E-mail with your name and address to president Russ George, 630-205-9065, or send Email: Diabetesclubfv@gmail.com.
Please continue to keep informed about our Club’s upcoming events, by following us in The Voice, on Facebook, and on our website:
diabeteshelpnearme.com.