Fundraising Events

Special Leisure Services Foundation Event Calendar

You can contribute to the success of SLSF fundraising events through participation, volunteerism, committee work, sponsorship, donating raffle prizes or auction items.

GMFS FlyerGold Medal Fashion Show
Sunday, February 24
Polar Plunge FlyerLaw Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge
Sunday, March 2
Buffalo Grove Golf Classic Polar Plunge Flyer

Wednesday, May 21

Palatine Hills FlyerPalatine Hills Golf Classic
Thursday, June 5
Ala Carte FlyerAla Carte Entertainment/ NWSRA Golf Classic
Wednesday, August 27

Women's Outing FlyerWomen's Only Golf Outing

Friday, September 5
Arlington Classic FlyerArlington Classic Golf Outing
Thursday, September 18

Celebrate Ability FlyerCelebrate Ability "An Evening with Friends" Dinner

Friday, November 7

For event information call Nanette Sowa at

847-392-2848 or email nsowa@nwsra.org

Top of PageGold Medal Fashion Show

Special Olympics Illinois Area 18 athletes will shine on the runway at the Belvedere Banquets in Elk Grove Village. Arrive at 11:00 a.m. and enjoy the various raffles that precede the fashion show. Lunch is served at 12:15 followed by the Special Olympics models taking center stage, showcasing their NWSRA participation and the lovely fashions provided by Bloomingdale's of Old Orchard.

Top of PageLaw Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge

Participants collect pledges from friends, family and co-workers in exchange for jumping into the icy waters of the Salt Creek Park District's Twin Lakes in Palatine. Plunging begins at 12:00 p.m. and shifts of plungers will continue until all have plunged. Lunch and warm up immediately follow. Event proceeds will benefit Special Olympics Illinois Area 18 athletes.

For event information, call Ethan Bontly at 847/392-2848, visit soill.org or email ebontly@nwsra.org

Spend the summer golfing with SLSF!

SLSF offers five unique and exciting golf outings throughout the year to raise funds for NWSRA and Special Olympics Illinois Area 18.  Be sure to check out the SLSF Hole Sponsor Deal, where for only $500 you or your company will receive hole sponsor recognition at each of the five SLSF golf outings!

Download the Five Golf Outing Flyer with Hole Sponsorship Deal information by clicking here!

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Top of PageBuffalo Grove Golf Classic

Spend the day at The Arboretum Club supporting the Buffalo Grove Rotary Club and the SLSF for this partnership event. Begin the day at 9:30am with a putting contest and helicopter golf ball drop. A foursome shotgun start is at 10:30 with lunch on the course. Refreshments and dinner are also included.

Top of PagePalatine Hills Golf Classic

Check in at 8:45 a.m. at the Palatine Hills Golf Course. This tournament offers 18 holes of 4-some scramble golf beginning at 9:30 a.m., power carts, tee gift, a prize raffle, continental breakfast, lunch on the course and dinner. You may choose to have a Special Olympics athlete play in your 4-some. Proceeds from this event benefit Special Olympics Illinois Area 18.

Top of PageAla Carte Entertainment / NWSRA Golf Classic
In Memory of Kevin T. Kendrigan

After checking in at 9:30 a.m. at the Mount Prospect Golf Club, foursomes will enjoy a breakfast buffet then tee off at 11:00 a.m. Lunch will be served on the course, followed by a steak dinner grilled by Ala Carte chefs. Outing proceeds will purchase an accessible vehicle to transport NWSRA participants to programs.

Top of PageWomen's Only Golf Outing

Ladies check in at 11:00 a.m. and enjoy lunch while they bid on male caddies who bring candy, flowers, chocolates and other gourmet treats to vie for the highest bid from the ladies. A nine hole, shot gun outing at Traditions at Chevy Chase in Wheeling follows the auction. Following golf, ladies and their caddies then return to the clubhouse for hors d'oeuvres and a raffle.

Top of PageArlington Classic Golf Outing

Support the Arlington Heights Sunrise Rotary Club and SLSF for this partnership event. Tee off at 1:00 p.m. at the Arlington Lakes Golf Course and meet the newest inductee to the Duffer Hall of Fame. Check in at 12:00 and enjoy a grilled lunch, then join your group for a shot gun scramble event. Dinner and a raffle mark the end of a great day.

Top of PageCelebrate Ability "An Evening with Friends" Dinner

Join NWSRA participants, families and community supporters at Meridian Banquets for an event that showcases abilities. Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. as the silent auction opens and cocktails are served. Dinner, cash raffle drawing, live auction and dancing are included in the evenings activities.

 

 

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Your Contributions Support:

- Accessible Transportation
- General Program Support
- Inclusion Opportunities
- Kevin T. Kendrigan Scholarship Progam
- Special Olympics
Illinois Area 18

 

 

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