Fun And Philanthropy At CNI Golf Classic
Anyone who might think Colorado Neurological Institute’s annual golf tournament is made up of serious medical professionals would just have to re-boot. This year’s 17th Annual CNI Golf Classic Tournament was full of fun-loving participants from the first tee to the last green, with tunes blasting from golf carts and spontaneous comedy routines among the unofficial tournament antics. There was some good golf happening as well. Within just a couple of holes, at least one team boasted an eagle, and another golfer happily reported: “We just made a birdie … time for a Fireball shot!”
John Gordzac says: Cash. Don’t leave home without it.
On July 18, around 135 guests made the trek to beautiful Plum Creek Golf Club in Castle Rock to enjoy a day at the scenic course. Golfers ranged from CNI patients and their friends and families to medical executives and sponsor reps, plus anyone who wanted to support the positive work of the organization. The day began with a shotgun start at 8 a.m., and a round of 18 full of numerous hole contests and prizes. The apres-golf luncheon included a live and silent auction, awards and a short program emceed by former Denver Bronco Billy Van Heusen, who also served as auctioneer. Speakers included CNI Executive Director Tami Lack, tournament founder Pat Maley, and co-chairs Dean Mills and Stuart Kitashima.
(l to r): Former Denver Broncos Steve Watson and Billy Van Heusen, Philip Scott, and former Bronco Jack Gehrke
The CNI Classic raises funds for those diagnosed with Parkinson’s, ALS, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, stroke survivors, traumatic brain injuries and other disorders, as well as CNI’s research and educational programs. This year’s golf-tournament fundraising goal: $60,000.
Colorado Neurological Institute’s mission is to enhance the delivery of personalized, comprehensive and state-of-the-art care to patients with neurological conditions through coordinated research, patient services and education. CNI, a non-profit neuroscience organization, has been providing research, education and patient services for persons with neurological conditions and their caregivers since 1988. As the only nonprofit organization of its kind in the Rocky Mountain Region, CNI offers patients easy access to comprehensive, state-of-the-art care, support services, clinical trials, outpatient neuro rehab, counseling and more. For more information, please visit: www.TheCNI.org
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- The luncheon area is prepared for golfers and guests.
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- The silent auction featured a number of intriguing items.
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- The tournament site this year was Plum Creek Golf Club in Castle Rock.
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- Finishing up (l to r): David Bayens, Scott Barker, Will Foust and Dan Kane
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- (l to r): Committee member Yata Williams, Jeff Piehl and Jim Pefanis
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- (l to r): Former Denver Broncos Steve Watson and Billy Van Heusen, Philip Scott, and former Bronco Jack Gehrke
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- (l to r): Scott Gunter, Jeff Kachel, Nathan Guerrero and Eric Kintner
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- John Gordzac says: Cash. Don’t leave home without it.
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- (l to r): Perry Bacalis, Troy Talbert, Rob Jaffe and John Gordzac
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- Teeing off at No. 18
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- (l to r): Lester Butt, Mike Fordyce, Lee Means and Tom Carr
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- (l to r): Luke Kellerman, Kyle Bauman, Sean Maley and William Smith
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- Chipping onto the green
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- Looking for that doggone golf ball. Yup, we’ve all been there.
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- (l to r): Paul (“War Eagle”) McSpadden, Jorge Toledo, Chris DeHerrera and Bryce Murphy
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- Al Stoakes tees off.
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- (l to r): Elizabeth Petrick, Angie Swenson, Tariq Shabazz and Shelley McLeod
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- Corporate pose (l to r): Karl O’Keefe, Maddie G, Kris Spindler and Chris Signorelli
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- (l to r): Committee member Molly Hagan, Roger Smith, Bob Vasil and Tom Evans
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- Karl O’Keefe, Maddie G, Kris Spindler and Chris Signorelli … uncensored.
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- Golfers enjoyed a great day at Plum Creek Golf Club.
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- Sponsor HealthOne’s team (l to r): Mary White, Lindy Garvin, Jim Johnston and Julie Lundquist
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- (l to r): Brendon Caffaro, Aaron Trujillo, Cliff Breitweiser and Steve Angelo
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- Patrick Newton (left) and Josh Pearson kick back before their next shot.
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- (l to r): Doug Kelly, Clayton Fryer, Mark Shellenbarger and Scott Meredith
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- (l to r): Sam Brennan, co-chair Dean Mills, Sean Murphy and Leo Brennan
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- (l to r): Tournament founder/”reviver” Pat Maley, Leo Watkins, Tina Mohr and Steve Lewis
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- (l to r): John Flieman, Barry Pullin, Pat Lee, Brian Crowe and James Smith
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- Blue skies and green fairways…aa-ahh!
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- (l to r): Al Stoakes, Ken Kannenberg and Bob Kuniepa
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- Sheila Kutzer, development director (left), with event planner Jan Blankennagel
