Comments on: 4 FREE Chances To Win the 2009 Golf Cart http://www.18forelife.com/2009/05/4-free-chances-to-win-the-2009-golf-cart/ Raising money for local families battling cancer in Southest Missouri Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:33:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Jerry Overfelt http://www.18forelife.com/2009/05/4-free-chances-to-win-the-2009-golf-cart/comment-page-1/#comment-110 Jerry Overfelt Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:49:58 +0000 http://www.18forelife.com/?p=315#comment-110 What a wonderful effort by some truly wonderful people. We are so grateful for the support that came to us unsolicited in the past. My wife Betty continues to battle "small cell lung cancer". She has had good scans now for about a year. We will return in June to check the status of a new spot in her right lung. With God's help it will be inactive and no further treatment will be needed. Many thanks to everyone who supports this organization and a special blessing for those that take care of it. We keep the faith that God will see us through this terrible disease. Remember this quote "The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you." What a wonderful effort by some truly wonderful people. We are so grateful for the support that came to us unsolicited in the past. My wife Betty continues to battle “small cell lung cancer”. She has had good scans now for about a year. We will return in June to check the status of a new spot in her right lung. With God’s help it will be inactive and no further treatment will be needed. Many thanks to everyone who supports this organization and a special blessing for those that take care of it. We keep the faith that God will see us through this terrible disease. Remember this quote “The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.”

]]> By: Dana Adams http://www.18forelife.com/2009/05/4-free-chances-to-win-the-2009-golf-cart/comment-page-1/#comment-106 Dana Adams Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:14:30 +0000 http://www.18forelife.com/?p=315#comment-106 I have so many wonderful memories of both the banquet and the tournament that it was pretty tricky to come up with a favorite. Having known Scott & Ben Kruse all of our lives, my husband Travis and I were thrilled when we found out Ben and his wife Amy were moving in right next door to us. Ben was a fantastic neighbor and Travis and I would laugh that we could not drive by his house with out Ben throwing his arm up in the air for a big wave. We always looked for the shop light to be on so that we could stop for one last beer before heading home. My fond memory came in to play the first year after we lost our neighbor and friend. All of the neighbors that had so loved Ben decided that we were going to sponsor a hole in his memory for the tournament. We gathered money and called Scott to tell him what we wanted to do. He ordered our sponsorship sign and we made a point of stopping by to visit the hole sponsored by "The Country Lane Estate neighbors of Ben Kruse!" Ben had been gone for nearly a year by that time, but he was still bringing his neighbors out for a visit and a beer! I have so many wonderful memories of both the banquet and the tournament that it was pretty tricky to come up with a favorite. Having known Scott & Ben Kruse all of our lives, my husband Travis and I were thrilled when we found out Ben and his wife Amy were moving in right next door to us. Ben was a fantastic neighbor and Travis and I would laugh that we could not drive by his house with out Ben throwing his arm up in the air for a big wave. We always looked for the shop light to be on so that we could stop for one last beer before heading home. My fond memory came in to play the first year after we lost our neighbor and friend. All of the neighbors that had so loved Ben decided that we were going to sponsor a hole in his memory for the tournament. We gathered money and called Scott to tell him what we wanted to do. He ordered our sponsorship sign and we made a point of stopping by to visit the hole sponsored by “The Country Lane Estate neighbors of Ben Kruse!” Ben had been gone for nearly a year by that time, but he was still bringing his neighbors out for a visit and a beer!

]]> By: Marilyn Brehmer http://www.18forelife.com/2009/05/4-free-chances-to-win-the-2009-golf-cart/comment-page-1/#comment-105 Marilyn Brehmer Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:15:04 +0000 http://www.18forelife.com/?p=315#comment-105 This years 18 Fore Life event will be a bitter sweet memory of my husband, John Brehmer. He was an unforgettable, optimistic, loveable man. When he was asked to speak at the banquet last year he said, "Sure, I always have something to say." He had practiced ahead of time what he was going to say but when that night came I heard things that I did not know he was going to say. He even made me laugh and cry. I was so proud of him! About two weeks before the event he told me that he was feeling more pain in his lower tailbone area. We both knew what it might be and the thought of it frightened us. He took more pain medication each day. He was so proud of getting to speak at the l8 Fore Life banquet and he was hoping that he could make his speech meaningful to people. After he spoke what a surprise he got. It meant a lot to him that his friends and community would work together to provide him with a handicap golf cart so that he could golf in the 18 Fore Life Golf tournament which is what he had supported in the years past. Golfing was something he thought he would never get to do again since he had a hymipelvectomy(removal of leg and pelvic bone) only seven months prior to last years event. 18 Fore Life made a dream come true for John. I want to thank the people for making last years event one of the most special moments in John's life. He got up the morning of the golf tournament excited about the day and hoping that he could play a respectable game with only one leg and a new handicap golf cart to work with. My daughter, Julie, and grandson, Cy, rode with me in a cart behind John and his team mates. What a memorable day for us. He was like a kid with a new toy at Christmas time. He loved every minute but getting to see so many people was what he loved the most. He was a people person and enjoyed visiting with his friends again. Two weeks later his pain was so intense that he was flown back to Mayo Hospital in Minnesota where he aspirated and almost died. He was told that his cancer had returned and that he would have around 2 months to live that is if he would live through the aspiration. Thankfully, he lived through it and his deep desire then was to return to Dexter to die. He worked hard at getting well enough to be able to fly home. He lived 6 more months lying on the sofa for his cancer grew back in his tail bone area causing him not to be able to sit up. He told us that it's not the cards that you are dealt with, it's about how you play the game that matters and that is what he did. He lived 22 years after he was first diagnosed with lymphoma cancer but he did not die from lymphoma cancer he died from sarcoma cancer which is a drug induced cancer given to him through massive radiation to control the onset of the lymphoma cancer. The doctors told us that they did not feel that John would live long enough to allow the sarcoma cancer time to develop. Sarcoma cancer is a fast growing bone cancer. The best treatment is to cut it out. Since John's cancer was in his pelvic bone that meant he had to loose his leg also. I appreciate 18 Fore Life for helping with families affected with cancer but most of all I thank the people behind 18 Fore Life who helped make John have one of the most treasured memories of his life! This years 18 Fore Life event will be a bitter sweet memory of my husband, John Brehmer. He was an unforgettable, optimistic, loveable man. When he was asked to speak at the banquet last year he said, “Sure, I always have something to say.” He had practiced ahead of time what he was going to say but when that night came I heard things that I did not know he was going to say. He even made me laugh and cry. I was so proud of him! About two weeks before the event he told me that he was feeling more pain in his lower tailbone area. We both knew what it might be and the thought of it frightened us. He took more pain medication each day. He was so proud of getting to speak at the l8 Fore Life banquet and he was hoping that he could make his speech meaningful to people. After he spoke what a surprise he got. It meant a lot to him that his friends and community would work together to provide him with a handicap golf cart so that he could golf in the 18 Fore Life Golf tournament which is what he had supported in the years past. Golfing was something he thought he would never get to do again since he had a hymipelvectomy(removal of leg and pelvic bone) only seven months prior to last years event. 18 Fore Life made a dream come true for John. I want to thank the people for making last years event one of the most special moments in John’s life. He got up the morning of the golf tournament excited about the day and hoping that he could play a respectable game with only one leg and a new handicap golf cart to work with. My daughter, Julie, and grandson, Cy, rode with me in a cart behind John and his team mates. What a memorable day for us. He was like a kid with a new toy at Christmas time. He loved every minute but getting to see so many people was what he loved the most. He was a people person and enjoyed visiting with his friends again. Two weeks later his pain was so intense that he was flown back to Mayo Hospital in Minnesota where he aspirated and almost died. He was told that his cancer had returned and that he would have around 2 months to live that is if he would live through the aspiration. Thankfully, he lived through it and his deep desire then was to return to Dexter to die. He worked hard at getting well enough to be able to fly home. He lived 6 more months lying on the sofa for his cancer grew back in his tail bone area causing him not to be able to sit up. He told us that it’s not the cards that you are dealt with, it’s about how you play the game that matters and that is what he did. He lived 22 years after he was first diagnosed with lymphoma cancer but he did not die from lymphoma cancer he died from sarcoma cancer which is a drug induced cancer given to him through massive radiation to control the onset of the lymphoma cancer. The doctors told us that they did not feel that John would live long enough to allow the sarcoma cancer time to develop. Sarcoma cancer is a fast growing bone cancer. The best treatment is to cut it out. Since John’s cancer was in his pelvic bone that meant he had to loose his leg also. I appreciate 18 Fore Life for helping with families affected with cancer but most of all I thank the people behind 18 Fore Life who helped make John have one of the most treasured memories of his life!

]]> By: Nate Wills http://www.18forelife.com/2009/05/4-free-chances-to-win-the-2009-golf-cart/comment-page-1/#comment-104 Nate Wills Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:24:34 +0000 http://www.18forelife.com/?p=315#comment-104 Supposedly coming in last is a fond memory. But I think the fix was on! I swear we were at least 4th from last. Supposedly coming in last is a fond memory. But I think the fix was on! I swear we were at least 4th from last.

]]> By: Mark Fulkerson http://www.18forelife.com/2009/05/4-free-chances-to-win-the-2009-golf-cart/comment-page-1/#comment-102 Mark Fulkerson Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:02:51 +0000 http://www.18forelife.com/?p=315#comment-102 My fondest memory of the tournament is NOT remembering the tournament. I hope to keep the streak alive again this year. With the guys I am playing with I am sure it will happen. My fondest memory of the tournament is NOT remembering the tournament. I hope to keep the streak alive again this year. With the guys I am playing with I am sure it will happen.

]]> By: Lincoln Scherer http://www.18forelife.com/2009/05/4-free-chances-to-win-the-2009-golf-cart/comment-page-1/#comment-101 Lincoln Scherer Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:52:45 +0000 http://www.18forelife.com/?p=315#comment-101 My favorite part of the banquet is getting together and keeping in touch with a great family, old friends, and the fantastic group of people who attend. It was imperative when I played for Coach K that he has a great supporting cast of family and friends who seemed to never miss a ballgame or function. I look forward to this tournament and banquet each year and am fortunate that I get to help give back through this great charity. My favorite part of the banquet is getting together and keeping in touch with a great family, old friends, and the fantastic group of people who attend. It was imperative when I played for Coach K that he has a great supporting cast of family and friends who seemed to never miss a ballgame or function. I look forward to this tournament and banquet each year and am fortunate that I get to help give back through this great charity.

]]> By: Jacquline B. Reams http://www.18forelife.com/2009/05/4-free-chances-to-win-the-2009-golf-cart/comment-page-1/#comment-100 Jacquline B. Reams Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:33:41 +0000 http://www.18forelife.com/?p=315#comment-100 Cancer patients in Dexter and the surrounding area is so blessed to have a charitable organization that raises money where all of the proceeds except for stamps goes directly to the patients. Although I have not been to the banquet, I became involved last year and have found that Pam Kruse is such a delight and strives to have this event to be so special to all of those who participate. Also, I have learned of the generous support that 18ForeLife gives to some of those who have received financial support which made such a tremendous difference in their lives at this tsime. Cancer patients in Dexter and the surrounding area is so blessed to have a charitable organization that raises money where all of the proceeds except for stamps goes directly to the patients. Although I have not been to the banquet, I became involved last year and have found that Pam Kruse is such a delight and strives to have this event to be so special to all of those who participate.

Also, I have learned of the generous support that 18ForeLife gives to some of those who have received financial support which made such a tremendous difference in their lives at this tsime.

]]> By: cathey daniels http://www.18forelife.com/2009/05/4-free-chances-to-win-the-2009-golf-cart/comment-page-1/#comment-99 cathey daniels Mon, 01 Jun 2009 01:43:14 +0000 http://www.18forelife.com/?p=315#comment-99 As a cancer survivor, I am so touched by watching the video of those whom this organization has helped. The encouragement that I gain just from sitting in the audience and listening to other survivors uplifts me, and in turn, makes me more aware of "playing it forward" to those who are now battling cancer. I am very proud to be a small contributor to such a unique and profound method of raising money to help those in several communities. Cancer devastates whole families, and your organization reaches out, lovingly and unselfishly, to relieve some of the burden involved in caring for cancer victims. I will be looking forward to remembering those who have "fought the good fight" and honoring those who are strengthened by knowing that someone truly cares.... Thank you for all you do! As a cancer survivor, I am so touched by watching the video of those whom this organization has helped. The encouragement that I gain just from sitting in the audience and listening to other survivors uplifts me, and in turn, makes me more aware of “playing it forward” to those who are now battling cancer. I am very proud to be a small contributor to such a unique and profound method of raising money to help those in several communities. Cancer devastates whole families, and your organization reaches out, lovingly and unselfishly, to relieve some of the burden involved in caring for cancer victims. I will be looking forward to remembering those who have “fought the good fight” and honoring those who are strengthened by knowing that someone truly cares…. Thank you for all you do!

]]> By: Keith Hillis http://www.18forelife.com/2009/05/4-free-chances-to-win-the-2009-golf-cart/comment-page-1/#comment-98 Keith Hillis Sat, 30 May 2009 00:29:19 +0000 http://www.18forelife.com/?p=315#comment-98 One memory that I will hold close happened away from the banquet and off the course. A couple years ago a long time friend's dad was diagnosed with brain cancer. My brother Kevin sent an email to Scott informing him of Jim's condition and left him his mailing address. Without any further communication between Kevin and Scott a letter with a check was delivered to the home of Bret Watson. I know how much that was appreciated by the Watson family and how enormous and meaningful a small gesture can become. Today Jim is still with us living in Springfield, MO and fighting his battle every single day. I would like to thank 18 Fore Life for helping Jim and his family fight on! One memory that I will hold close happened away from the banquet and off the course. A couple years ago a long time friend’s dad was diagnosed with brain cancer. My brother Kevin sent an email to Scott informing him of Jim’s condition and left him his mailing address. Without any further communication between Kevin and Scott a letter with a check was delivered to the home of Bret Watson. I know how much that was appreciated by the Watson family and how enormous and meaningful a small gesture can become.

Today Jim is still with us living in Springfield, MO and fighting his battle every single day. I would like to thank 18 Fore Life for helping Jim and his family fight on!

]]> By: Cory Blocker http://www.18forelife.com/2009/05/4-free-chances-to-win-the-2009-golf-cart/comment-page-1/#comment-97 Cory Blocker Sat, 30 May 2009 00:14:45 +0000 http://www.18forelife.com/?p=315#comment-97 I have been to the last two 18forelife events. It's hard for me to decide which I enjoy more the banquet or the golf event. The banquet is a wonderful way to kick off the weekend. You get to see friends, the great speakers, wonderful videos that show what this great charity does....no one has dry eyes when the lights come back on. The Buzz rocks as usual! As for the golf event. It doesn't get any better than spending the day on the golf course with your best friends! It's the most stress free 5 hrs you're going to find. It's run so well and everyone out there has the time of their life! Thank you Scott and crew for putting together such an amazing charity. You guys insire so many people to do the right thing! I have been to the last two 18forelife events. It’s hard for me to decide which I enjoy more the banquet or the golf event.

The banquet is a wonderful way to kick off the weekend. You get to see friends, the great speakers, wonderful videos that show what this great charity does….no one has dry eyes when the lights come back on. The Buzz rocks as usual!

As for the golf event. It doesn’t get any better than spending the day on the golf course with your best friends! It’s the most stress free 5 hrs you’re going to find. It’s run so well and everyone out there has the time of their life!

Thank you Scott and crew for putting together such an amazing charity. You guys insire so many people to do the right thing!

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