In mid-October, I received a text from my friend Sally that said her son wanted to raise some money for Kreg. We had Sally, her husband Gary, and their son Tieg over at the house the following Sunday for dinner and we were wowed!!  Tieg is 28 and played lacrosse for Bryant University. He is still playing, is a CPA, and in 2012 he started a non-profit called Pink Whales Foundation.

Check them out! http://pinkwhalesfoundation.bigcartel.com “Pink Whales~ Making Waves- Raising money for various charities and good causes through lacrosse, networking events, and community activities”. Sounded good to us!  Pink Whales had a Fall golf tournament and a Halloween Party already planned and Tieg wanted to donate the proceeds to Kreg.

Barrington friends jumped on board! Kreg’s Barrington Surf Club buddy Dave Smith owns Factory Five Racing, (https://www.factoryfive.com/whats-new/pwf-golf-fundraiser-big-success/ )and drove in a Cobra for one lucky golfer’s Hole-In One prize of a lifetime on the 17th hole.

Kreg’s parents Barbara and Andy flew in from Michigan to play along with about 15 other Barrington friends!

The day was bright and chilly but there was fun on every hole!  We wished everyone a great round and sent them on their way. Tieg’s pretty girl “friends” were the Troupe de Volunteers that kept everyone smiling!  Thanks Ladies! No one won the Cobra, but our friend Jen Carlson did get a hole-in-one on the 13th! Not too shabby for a lady that just started playing a year ago! Congrats Jen! The tournament was a huge success and Kreg’s parents had the time of their lives. Thanks everyone for your support!

At dinner the other night, Tieg and friend Dan, another Pink Whales Director, (both pictured above!) handed Kreg a check for $10,000!!! What a magnificent experience! To know that these young people care so much to work hard, play hard and then GIVE LARGE! We are so glad to know you Pink Whales! Thank you Dan and Tieg! Keep making waves! Let’s do it again real soon!