Golf for JOY Florida: Granting Wishes to Young Adults Battling Cancer in Florida | DonationMatch

Golf for JOY Florida: Granting Wishes to Young Adults Battling Cancer in Florida

Golf Tournament for Nikolas Ritschel Foundation
Sep 27, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Deadline: September 20, 2024

Who's Going
Fundraising Goal $30,000
Expected Attendance 120
Reach 500
Ticket Price $125
Metro Area Orlando, FL
Exempt Status 501(c)(3) (IRS Form 990 Filed)
Nonprofit Category T - Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations
Attendee Gender Ratio 75% Male, 25% Female
Potential Item Uses Online Auction Silent Auction
How Donors Promoted Event Signage Website Email Blast Facebook Instagram
Attendee Ages 18-24 Years 25-34 Years 35-44 Years 45-54 Years 55-64 Years 65+ Years
Attendees' Children's Ages Unsure
Special Populations College Students
Description

We are thrilled to host the 2nd Annual Golf for Joy Florida event in Orlando, Florida, on September 27th at Eagle Creek Golf Club. This special event is designed to bring the community together to support our mission of creating joyful experiences for young adult cancer warriors in Florida. Last year's event was a resounding success, with 116 participants and raising nearly $25,000 to grant wishes that brought hope and happiness to these young adults.

 

About Nik’s Wish

Nik’s Wish was inspired by Nikolas Ritschel's courageous battle with synovial sarcoma. Diagnosed just before his 18th birthday, Nik experienced the profound impact of a granted wish by the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This wish meant the world to him. It gave him hope and happiness in a time of struggle and pain. When Nik discovered that kids over 17 do not qualify, he wanted to help. The night before cancer took his life in 2012, he asked his mom to help them have a wish too. The Nikolas Ritschel Foundation (aka Nik's Wish) was born. Our mission is to provide hope, joy, and support to this underserved age group (age 18-24) through wish fulfillment.Since its inception, Nik’s Wish has granted over 360 wishes and counting!

Recognized as a Top 20 CNN Hero, our founder, Kelli Ritschel Boehle, has been celebrated for her remarkable dedication. Please take about 7 minutes to immerse yourself in the impact of our mission by watching the Nik’s Wish CNN Heroes video: Nik's Wish CNN Heroes Story

Additionally, we were recently featured on the Jennifer Hudson Show, where Kelli was presented with a generous $10,000 check from Denny's, demonstrating the ongoing support for our cause. You can view this episode here: Nk's Wish on Jennifer Hudson Show

Eagle Creek Golf Club
10350 Emerson Lake Blvd
Orlando, FL 32832