The fundraiser, Fore! The Winter is Over Fundraiser will take place on Sunday, March 1st, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at X-Golf Sauk Valley. The event is one of two annual fundraisers hosted by Hope Cancer Wellness Center and serves as the smaller of the two. Proceeds directly support the organization and help fund the services it provides at no cost to patients and families.
Fore! The Winter is Over Fundraiser is designed to be relaxed, inclusive, and community-oriented. The indoor golf setting makes it accessible for all ages and skill levels, allowing participants to enjoy a fun afternoon while supporting a meaningful cause. Organizers expressed excitement about gathering the community and spreading awareness about the center’s work.
Smart shared that Hope Cancer Wellness Center offers a wide range of free support services, including individual one-on-one support and a monthly support group. The center also provides wellness services through contracted practitioners, such as Reiki, acupuncture, spa treatments, and twice-monthly yoga drop-in sessions. In addition, the organization hosts one social program and one educational program each month, all tailored to meet the emotional, physical, and informational needs of patients and caregivers during the cancer journey.
The center operates with an open-door approach. Community members can access services by walking in, calling, or connecting through the organization’s website: homeofhopeonline.org, and Facebook page. Hope Cancer Wellness Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with early closure at 3:00 p.m. on Fridays. The organization also works closely with local medical facilities to connect patients through consent-based partnerships.
Watts highlighted the importance of fundraising events like Fore! The Winter is Over Fundraiser, noting that community support makes it possible for Hope Cancer Wellness Center to continue offering its services free of charge. Smart and Nielsen emphasized that, as a small organization, outreach and word-of-mouth remain essential in ensuring those in need are aware of the resources available to them.
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