Of Orange Shirts, Golf, And Kids’ Stories…

Twelve kids with their stories (both patients and some siblings toobecause wow, the stories these siblings could tell)…

One day…

Two golf courses…

And hundreds of generous hearts…

All the numbers… all leading to the kind that take your breath away: like, just over $1.5 MILLION raised for Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

It was such a heart-filling moment to be part of this event and it was also such a well-placed reminder in our weariness that there is always hope for better days ahead.

MbM

twelve children in orange shirts with the golf course in the background

All our love and gratitude to Kevin Butler, the Ace Hardware Foundation, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, and all the many amazing souls who made this happen.

In Which Chase Goes Golfing

These days, it feels like we are waking up to bad and worse news every day in which coups and killings mix with hate and stealing. At times, even our words aren’t our own and too many are out to take advantage, so today, this week, I want to share something amazing with you.

These pictures represent a whole day of GOOD.

Nope, more than that, actually: a day of WONDERFUL.
It was a day last week when people came together around a common cause and lovingly, sacrificially sought to make a difference in the lives around them.


People were stepping out of their comfort zones left and right and you know what was left on the course?


Love and laughter.


We started as strangers and became family.


And to what end?


Nearly a million dollars raised for Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.


So, check it, people…


No matter what’s in your newspaper, your in-box, or your social media feed today, there are a lot of amazing people out there quietly doing wonderful things all day, every day.


-MbM-

Chase with his new special friend and encourager, former Chicago Bears (and super bowl champion!) place kicker, Kevin Butler - you guys, this was a special connection for Chase
Chase with his new special friend and encourager, former Chicago Bears (and super bowl champion!) place kicker, Kevin Butler – you guys, this was a special connection for Chase

 

With Robbie Gould as we kick off the pairings party
With Robbie Gould as we kick off the pairings party

 

Bob helps Chase sign his Lurie trading cards
Bob helps Chase sign his Lurie trading cards

 

Chase tries to jump for a "high five" from former Chicago Bears offensive lineman, Roberto Garza
Chase tries to jump for a “high five” from former Chicago Bears offensive lineman, Roberto Garza

 

Former Chicago Bulls championship center, Bill Wennington looks up to Chase's friend, superstar Matthew
Former Chicago Bulls championship center, Bill Wennington looks up to Chase’s friend, superstar Matthew

 

Chase has to get on Bob's shoulders to greet former Chicago Bears offensive tackle, James "Big Cat" Williams
Chase has to get on Bob’s shoulders to greet former Chicago Bears offensive tackle, James “Big Cat” Williams

 

Chase being Chase with The Ace Foundation's Chris Doucet
Chase being Chase with The Ace Foundation’s Chris Doucet

 

Spending some time with former White Sox outfielder, Mike Huff
Spending some time with former White Sox outfielder, Mike Huff

 

Darcy and Harlow (Lurie patient and cancer survivor) show off their many autographs while representing the hospital
Darcy and Harlow (Lurie patient and cancer survivor) show off their many autographs while representing the hospital

 

Chase gets lessons in using his new selfie stick from NFL quarterback Matt Blanchard
Chase gets lessons in using his new selfie stick from NFL quarterback Matt Blanchard

 

Chase and Harlow bum a ride on the course with their new best friend, Robbie
Chase and Harlow bum a ride on the course with their new best friend, Robbie

 

My favorite picture ever - Robbie Gould with some of the Lurie kids and their siblings. The love and joy in this picture is amazing!
My favorite picture ever – Robbie Gould with some of the Lurie kids and their siblings. The love and joy in this picture is amazing!

 

Amazing Women Alert! Lurie's CMN Director, Morgan Shea poses with Darcy and the Ace Foundation's Chris Doucet.
Amazing Women Alert! Lurie’s CMN Director, Morgan Shea poses with Darcy and the Ace Foundation’s Chris Doucet.

Heartfelt thanks to Robbie Gould, Erica Gabel, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, The Ace Foundation, Chris Doucet, Morgan Shea and all the athletes, vendors, and supporters of this incredible event!