Year 14 has started with our fundraising for Els for Autism. We began golfing in 2011 at the Els Golf Challenge when Ernie & Liezl Els first started the event. What a journey it has been every year. We have had the opportunity to meet the most incredible people along the way all with the same goal....help all children and their families on the autism spectrum to be able to live their best life. Through social media we have been able to keep in touch with our Els families and watched their children thrive with the facilities that the Els Center is able to offer.
We have been the #1 fundraising team 4 times (2013,2015,2020,2021). We couldn't have achieved this without the support of our sponsors. GOLD Sponsors: First Bank Hampton, Jim & Diana Blood, Cade Pleggenkuhle Family, Corporate Farmer, Mary Sukup Foundation, Iowa Drainage, Atkinson Seed, Cardy Classic (Seth&Felicia Card) Central Park Dentistry, Clear Lake Boats, Dan & Jean Ann Dolan, Dean Snyer Construction, IMT Insurance, Midwest Pipe, North Iowa Golf, Peters Agriland, River Valley Pipe, Greg Counsell--Counsell Woodley Funeral Home, Prinsco Tile, Thrive Support Services,
Hole Sponsors: Brock CTB, Block 10, First Gabrielson, Hawkeye Auto Body, Greimann & Sons, Lakeside Environmental, Larsen Plumbing & Heating, Latham Hi-Tech Seeds, Laddy's Bar & Grill (Chester, IA) Miller & Sons, Nieman Farms, Pritchards Lake Chevrolet, Stadheim Jewelers, Steve & Vicki Sukup, United Bank & Trust, Sietsema-Atkinson Funeral Homes, Mark Steenhard, Bruce Baxter--Old Dutch Potato Chips, Renee Denny, Smithfield, Fareway Foods, Louie's Meats, Ridge Stone Golf Club & Willaby's.
We look forward to another exciting year of fundraising.
Team Lucas' Steps---Golfing FORE Autism
The Stanbrough, Blood & Shreckengost families.
Thank you for standing alongside us in support of Els for Autism. Your generosity and compassion are making a significant impact on the lives of individuals affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
This fundraiser will benefit Els for Autism, a 501(c)(3) organization established in 2009 by Liezl Els, Ernie Els, and Marvin R. Shanken. The driving force behind Els for Autism is the Els family's personal connection through their son, Ben, who is affected by ASD which impacts 1 in 36 children in the United States.
Els for Autism is committed to providing innovative, evidence-based programs for families and individuals that reach across the lifespan. The organization serves families around the world, offering virtual services, and in-person programs and services at The Els Center of Excellence® campus in Jupiter, Florida.
Together, we can make a difference. Make a meaningful contribution today and be a part of the journey towards a brighter and more inclusive future.
