The Joliet Area Community Hospice (JACH) 16th Annual Golf Classic took place at a golf course not too far away on Tuesday, August 16.
Hometown National Bank was the host of this year’s themed scramble at Inwood Golf Course in Joliet.
Participants were enjoying pastry from Orland Bakery when three special visitors rode in on a golf cart.
They were none other than a Storm Trooper, Boba Fett and a Shadow trooper.
Each of these characters were from The Midwest Garrison, the Illinois chapter of The 501st Legion, a Star Wars Imperial costuming club.
The 501st is dedicated to the movie-quality costumes of characters from the Star Wars universe and donate their time to not-for-profits.
“I knew once we decided on the Star Wars theme that we had to have characters join us on the course. After confirming with Ray “Rex” Bosques from the 501st, I couldn’t wait until the outing,” said Laureen Crotteau, JACH Events and Media Specialist.
The characters took photos with golfers, staff and volunteers at the event.
“I told my kids I could check hanging out with a Storm Trooper and Boba Fett off my bucket list,” said Bob Smith, JACH volunteer.
In addition to golfing, a steak dinner and beverages, a new oral auction included a threesome to Medinah No. 3, dress circle tickets to see Hamilton, tickets to the symphony, and tickets to a Cubs game.
More than 65 raffle items were won by participants thanks to the generosity of more than 80 businesses and individuals in the community.
This successful outing raised more than $40,000 for Joliet Area Community Hospice.
All proceeds benefit the hospice, palliative care, and community bereavement services provided to adults and children in the eight counties served.
The sponsors of the 16th annual Golf Classic included The Horton Group, Kurtz Ambulance, Busey Bank, D’Arcy Buick GMC, Daley’s Ambulance, Lindblad Construction, Silver Cross Hospital, Lindsey and Don Peterik, Mary and John Sheehan, Edwards Jones-Ed Dollinger and Mark Karner, Financial Advisors, Old Second Bank-Mark Griglione, Mark Streitz Dental, Orland Park Bakery and Sheffield Safety and Loss Control.
There were numerous hole and memorial sponsors and in-kind donors.
For more information, contact JACH at 815-740-4104 or visit joliethospice.org.
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