We are the CDGA Foundation Boatwright Intern team of Blake Harmet and Kayla Dunbar. This past March, we were both thrilled to be given USGA P.J. Boatwright Internships with the CDGA. We have a lot of fun and exciting events coming up this summer and we can't wait to get started!
"Golf has been a huge part of my life for a long time. Having a physical disability, growing up it wasn't something I thought I could participate in. But now, thanks to adaptive equipment and programs like the CDGA Foundation, I play as often as I can. Being a part of the Foundation has shown me how much good the game of golf does for people, and I am honored to be a part of their mission."-Blake Harmet
"I've always had a very strong passion for the game of Golf. Playing the sport competitively all through High School and working in the golf industry since 2013 has only grown my love for golf and its culture. Given the opportunity to work with the CDGA Foundation has been one of the most rewarding and eye-opening experiences so far knowing that we utilize the game of golf to enhance individuals with special needs, veterans and youth. I couldn’t be more honored to be a part of this foundation." -Kayla Dunbar
The CDGA Foundation Golf Marathon has been an integral part of the CDGA Foundation’s fundraising efforts, raising over $900,000 in its previous twelve years. Funds raised go directly towards CDGA Foundation programming, which utilizes the game of golf to enhance the lives of individuals with special needs, veterans and youth.
FORMAT
Participating golfers spend the time leading up to the event collecting pledges from family, friends and business associates. The CDGA Foundation provides participants with tools to achieve a $2,500 fundraising goal. Then, on Saturday, May 22 at Zigfield Troy Golf in Woodridge, golfers will play 100 par-3 holes in a fun and quick fashion. Lastly, individuals who reach the $2,500 fundraising goal will be invited to a year-end party featuring golf and two meals at a private country club.
PLAY
Those interested in participating in the Golf Marathon or donating to a player should contact Alex Nolly at anolly@cdga.org or (630) 685-2351.
DONATE
You can make a contribution to an individual participating or the event as a whole.
| Supporters | |||
| Name | Date | Amount | Comments |
| John McTigue | 06/04/2019 | $250.00 | Dunbar Systems, Inc. | 05/23/2019 | $300.00 | Mark & Christy Dunbar | 05/23/2019 | $200.00 | Dan Gilligan | 05/19/2019 | $50.00 | Hope you guys had a great day out there! | Jeff Harmet | 05/17/2019 | $200.00 | Good luck Blake! | Dana Carney | 05/17/2019 | $50.00 | Those Fills | 05/15/2019 | $25.00 | Hey Mike, 100 holes--how about one ace? :-) | Craig Bonda | 05/14/2019 | $100.00 | Best of luck to Mike Gilligan!!! | Ron Cassidy | 05/13/2019 | $30.00 | Make it happen! | Ann Deignan | 05/13/2019 | $100.00 | To Mike Gilligan, A worthy cause...Good luck to all. The Deignan's | Anonymous Friend | 05/13/2019 | $25.00 | Good luck! | Sally Powers | 05/12/2019 | $100.00 | Best of luck! | Yontz Family | 05/12/2019 | $100.00 | Good luck Blake! | Dennis Davenport | 05/12/2019 | $100.00 | Cathi Scott | 05/11/2019 | $150.00 | Ryan Stafford | 05/11/2019 | $100.00 | Blake Harmet | 05/10/2019 | $50.00 | Good Luck! | Edward & Barbara Gradziel | 05/07/2019 | $25.00 | Bob Berry | 05/07/2019 | $2,000.00 | JoAnn Dunbar | 05/06/2019 | $100.00 | Matt Yontz | 05/01/2019 | $100.00 | Good luck Blake and Kayla! GO PACK GO | David Harmet | 05/01/2019 | $100.00 | Good luck Blake & Kayla! | Sarah Harmet | 05/01/2019 | $20.00 | Nice job Blake (& Kayla)! Good luck. Donating in memory of Grandpa and his love of golf. | William Loeb | 04/18/2019 | $150.00 | Anonymous Friend | 04/10/2019 | $500.00 | Alan Hunken | 04/02/2019 | $100.00 | Robert Warren | 03/29/2019 | $300.00 | Anonymous Friend | 03/06/2019 | $1,000.00 |
| Total | $6,325.00 | ||