Annual Golf Benefit set for October 2
September 08, 2026
The HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital Foundation is hosting its 17th annual Golf Benefit Friday, Oct. 2 at the Effingham Country Club. The HSHS St. Anthony’s Foundation expresses its thanks to its golf benefit sponsor Air Evac Lifeteam/GMR.
Registration begins at 10 a.m., with lunch being served from 10:30 to 11:40 a.m. as well as a putting contest. After a brief welcome and presentation at 11:40 a.m., the noon tee-off begins the four-person scramble, which consists of 32 teams of four players. Golfers can participate in mulligans, on-course contests and more activities. A new feature this year will be six mobile mini golf holes placed throughout the course. The event ends with a post-event reception featuring a meal and announcements of tournament and contest winners.
As a fundraising event, costs of the golf benefit will be underwritten by sponsors who support the hospital and its health care initiatives. Philanthropy Manager Michael Wall said, “Donors play an integral role in enhancing the care HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital provides to our patients and community each year. For example, funds raised have supported the purchase of surgical and state-of-the-art medical equipment, as well as funded patient transportation,” he said. “This year we are supporting the needs of future generations by raising funds for our Center for Pediatric Therapy, which offers innovative treatments catered specifically to the unique needs of children in a child-friendly environment, promoting development, improving mobility and encouraging independence. We invite anyone interested in supporting our community hospital to consider sponsoring or participating in our golf event.”
Those not available or not interested in golfing who would still like to support the hospital can be “Community Support” sponsors and/or purchase raffle tickets for a number of prizes which will be raffled off. You need not be present to win. Raffle tickets are $5 each, five tickets for $20 or 30 tickets for $100.
Area residents and community advocates who would like to become a sponsor, enter a team or purchase raffle tickets can find more information or register here by Sept. 25. For more information, contact Michael Wall, Philanthropy Manager, at 217-347-1854 or email [email protected].
Registration begins at 10 a.m., with lunch being served from 10:30 to 11:40 a.m. as well as a putting contest. After a brief welcome and presentation at 11:40 a.m., the noon tee-off begins the four-person scramble, which consists of 32 teams of four players. Golfers can participate in mulligans, on-course contests and more activities. A new feature this year will be six mobile mini golf holes placed throughout the course. The event ends with a post-event reception featuring a meal and announcements of tournament and contest winners.
As a fundraising event, costs of the golf benefit will be underwritten by sponsors who support the hospital and its health care initiatives. Philanthropy Manager Michael Wall said, “Donors play an integral role in enhancing the care HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital provides to our patients and community each year. For example, funds raised have supported the purchase of surgical and state-of-the-art medical equipment, as well as funded patient transportation,” he said. “This year we are supporting the needs of future generations by raising funds for our Center for Pediatric Therapy, which offers innovative treatments catered specifically to the unique needs of children in a child-friendly environment, promoting development, improving mobility and encouraging independence. We invite anyone interested in supporting our community hospital to consider sponsoring or participating in our golf event.”
Those not available or not interested in golfing who would still like to support the hospital can be “Community Support” sponsors and/or purchase raffle tickets for a number of prizes which will be raffled off. You need not be present to win. Raffle tickets are $5 each, five tickets for $20 or 30 tickets for $100.
Area residents and community advocates who would like to become a sponsor, enter a team or purchase raffle tickets can find more information or register here by Sept. 25. For more information, contact Michael Wall, Philanthropy Manager, at 217-347-1854 or email [email protected].
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