Hello, Family and Friends! Can you believe this Spring we’ll be celebrating 15 years of the H.O.P.E. Campaign!? I cannot believe it! What an honor it has been for our family to partner with you over these past fifteen years, raising funds, prayers, and hope to benefit others in our community who have battled or who are battling cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. What a blessing to be able to honor and remember our parents and our sister in this beautiful way, as well.
We had hoped for a big celebration for this 15th year, but life happens, and we’ve had a change of plans. I am currently recovering from a herniated disc in my spine. I have been going to physical therapy twice a week, and I have a pain management plan that is working. My goal has been to avoid surgery, and I believe I will be able to do this. Due to this recent physical injury/set-back, I do not feel it to be in my best interest to plan a fish fry this year. Although this saddens me, as always, we have a back-up plan!
The H.O.P.E. Campaign has managed to host a fundraiser each year since 2011, and this year is no different! In the past, if we could not host a fish fry for medical or other reasons, we brainstormed an alternate way of raising funds for that year. This year, we’re excited to announce that we will still be selling our annual t-shirts and sweatshirts. We are also adding a hoodie option this year, as requested by many of our youth supporters! In addition to apparel sales, we’re excited to be hosting our first ever H.O.P.E. Campaign Online Auction! We have already received several wonderful donations to place in the auction, and we are excited to share these items with you very soon! If you or anyone you know would be interested in donating an item or a service for the auction, please reach out to me! See more details about the Online Auction below. All proceeds support the continued mission of the H.O.P.E. Campaign and 18 FORE Life.
Posted: February 22, 2026 by 18 FORE Life
The Jones Family H.O.P.E. Campaign – Celebrating 15 Years!
We had hoped for a big celebration for this 15th year, but life happens, and we’ve had a change of plans. I am currently recovering from a herniated disc in my spine. I have been going to physical therapy twice a week, and I have a pain management plan that is working. My goal has been to avoid surgery, and I believe I will be able to do this. Due to this recent physical injury/set-back, I do not feel it to be in my best interest to plan a fish fry this year. Although this saddens me, as always, we have a back-up plan!
The H.O.P.E. Campaign has managed to host a fundraiser each year since 2011, and this year is no different! In the past, if we could not host a fish fry for medical or other reasons, we brainstormed an alternate way of raising funds for that year. This year, we’re excited to announce that we will still be selling our annual t-shirts and sweatshirts. We are also adding a hoodie option this year, as requested by many of our youth supporters! In addition to apparel sales, we’re excited to be hosting our first ever H.O.P.E. Campaign Online Auction! We have already received several wonderful donations to place in the auction, and we are excited to share these items with you very soon! If you or anyone you know would be interested in donating an item or a service for the auction, please reach out to me! See more details about the Online Auction below. All proceeds support the continued mission of the H.O.P.E. Campaign and 18 FORE Life.
Posted: February 6, 2026 by 18 FORE Life
Video – Gala Update 02/06/26
Gala Update! One day away. We still have tickets available and the LIVE Auction is well underway. We appreciate your continued support. Have a great, safe weekend-we hope to see you Saturday evening.
Tickets – 18forelife.networkforgood.com/events/93473-the-first-annual-18-fore-life-gala
Join the auction – 18forelife.auctions.networkforgood.com/auctions/gala-2026-auction
Sincerely,
Scott Kruse
Posted: January 10, 2026 by David Robinson
Video – Happy New Year/Gala Update
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Scott Kruse
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Posted: December 30, 2025 by 18 FORE Life
Video – Happy Holidays 2025
It’s Scott here with 18 FORE Life. Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and is looking forward to 2026. Lots of great news in this video. We appreciate you sharing it on social media and thank you for taking the time to watch. As always, thank you for supporting our grass roots charity.
Sincerely,
Scott Kruse
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Posted: December 2, 2025 by 18 FORE Life
Video – Giving Tuesday 2025
It’s Scott here at Ben Kruse 18 Fore Life Foundation. It’s Giving Tuesday and in this video, you will find some exciting updates surrounding the 2026 18 FORE Life Gala! We are excited about this new FUNdraiser and hope you will join in the fun and fundraising.
Sincerely,
Scott Kruse
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Posted: November 22, 2025 by 18 FORE Life
Video – Gala 2026 Announcement
It’s Scott here at Ben Kruse 18 Fore Life Foundation. Check out the link below after you watch the attached video! We hope to see you on January 24, 2026. It will be a night of FUN, FUNdraising, and wonderful memories made. As always, thank you for supporting 18 FORE Life. Have a terrific Holiday Season.
Tickets on Sale: bit.ly/18ForeLifeGala2026
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Posted: November 1, 2025 by 18 FORE Life
Video – Fall 2025 Update
It’s Scott here at The Ben Kruse 18 Fore Life Foundation. Your support means so much…we just wanted to reach out and tell you some of the good things going on as we head into the Holiday Season.
All the best, Scott Kruse
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Posted: July 1, 2025 by 18 FORE Life
Video – 2025 Golf Event Weekend Recap
It’s Scott here at Ben Kruse 18 Fore Life Foundation. With your support, we have surpassed sending out $4 Million! Shorter video this time….thank you for watching and being on our team.
Sincerely, Scott Kruse
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Posted: May 2, 2025 by 18 FORE Life
Video – $4 Million in Love Offerings
It’s Scott here at Ben Kruse 18 Fore Life Foundation. With your support, we have surpassed sending out $4 Million! Shorter video this time….thank you for watching and being on our team.
Sincerely, Scott Kruse
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Posted: April 18, 2025 by 18 FORE Life
Video – 2025 Banquet Announcement
Lots going on with 18 FORE Life. Hope you can find the time to check out this video! We hope to see you on the weekend of June 6-7 as we celebrate 25 years of helping raise money for those fighting cancer.
Sincerely, Scott Kruse