Brooks Strong Foundation

Griffin, Rob, Scarlett, Nora and Hunter Tonn
Griffin, Rob, Scarlett, Nora and Hunter Tonn

Photos by Marcello Rodarte

In late July, 140 golfers descended on the beautiful Hinsdale Golf Club for the Sixth Annual Brooks Strong Invitational Golf Tournament. This marks the fourth year in a row the event has been a sell out.

Golfers and their guests enjoyed a wonderful round of golf followed by a beautiful cocktail reception and awards ceremony. The highlight of the day was recognition of two recipients of the first annual Brooks Strong Scholarship which is awarded to student athletes at Hinsdale Central High School.

The event raised more than $75,000 in support of the mission of Brooks Strong Foundation to support kids going through cancer treatment. ■

Attendees at the annual golf tournament

McCall, Stephanie and Charlotte Brzozowski

Brooks Tonn

Brooks Strong Junior Board members Nicholas Naccarato, Emmett Callahan and Nick Zoberis checking in golfers.

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Susie Turek, Christine Trainer, Denise Howe and Linda Davis

Brooks Strong Scholarship winners Evan Phillips and Max Williams (center)

Karen Eck, Lauren Rock, Lynn Ambrose, Jodi Leonard

 

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