NORTHWEST SUBURBAN UNITED WAY GOLF CLASSIC IS UN’FORE’GETTABLE

May 6, 2008

On Wednesday, April 30th, golfers at the Northwest Suburban United Way 12th annual Gattas Golf Classic in memory of George Gattas had an un’fore’gettable time. Sponsored by Northwest Community Hospital, the Golf Classic was held at the Mt. Prospect Golf Club and featured a scramble format and a shotgun start. Even the weather cooperated to produce a sunny, fun-filled day for everyone.

136 golfers dusted off their clubs and took to the links for the first golf outing of the season. The lucky winners were: Nick Papanicholas, Andy Bennett, Ed Doherty and Scott Whisler, guests of Nicholas & Associates, lowest gross score; Ron Buch, Sharon Smith, Linda Borton and Ed Soban, Northwest Community Hospital, first place, net team score; and Dave Barr, John Tofano, Andy Nyberf and Steve Kozer, Midwest Bank, second place, net team score.

Marcia McMahon, Chief Professional Office for Northwest Suburban United Way, wasn’t surprised that the event sold out for the second consecutive year. “United Way’s work in the community resonates with many business and residents. We appreciate their generous support.”

United Way provides leadership and resources to help people overcome life’s challenges and become self-sufficient. Over 120 programs at 54 health and human care agencies provide much-needed services to our residents; programs targeting key issue areas such as access to healthcare, educational development, crisis support, financial stability and affordable housing.

The $20,000.00 raised at the event will benefit all the communities served by the Northwest Suburban United Way, including: Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Des Plaines, Half Day, Inverness, Lincolnshire, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Mount Prospect, Niles, Palatine, Park Ridge, Prairie View, Prospect Heights, Rolling Meadows, Rosemont, Skokie and Wheeling, as well as the 2009 George Gattas Scholarship Fund. Three scholarships were awarded at the dinner following the Gattas Golf Classic. Taking top honors was José Espinoza, Maine West High School, $4,000.00 scholarship. José plans to attend the University of Illinois Urbana-Champagne in the fall. Also awarded to Mary Kathleen Supplitt and Samantha Reich were $1,000.00 scholarships toward post-secondary education. They plan to attend Georgetown University and the University of Notre Dame, respectively.

To make a donation or to learn how you can become involved with United Way in your community, please contact the Northwest Suburban United Way office at 847.768.1074 or visit the website at www.uwnorthwest.org.

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