Today, 31 years ago, Jim Valvano passed away. We are taking today to honor him and his legacy. The mark he has left on all of us is irreplaceable. We thank him for his integrity, inspiration, and love.
A great tribute to one of the greatest. Heartfelt condolences to Whitey Herzog’s family and all who loved him. We are forever grateful for his support and for speaking at our 2014 event. ♥️
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18 FORE Life
The Ben Kruse 18 FORE Life Foundation raises money for local families battling Cancer in Southest Missouri - more than just a golf tournament
2024 H.O.P.E. Campaign Invitation!![]()
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This year’s fish fry is scheduled for Friday, April 26, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Methodist Church, 704 West Missouri Street, Bloomfield, MO. Adults $15, Children (10 & under) $10. To-Go orders available. Music by Jordan Copeland!![]()
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What a great video by David Robinson! Go to the website to see all of his work throughout the years
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Posted: November 9, 2010 by Scott Kruse
Vaughn Wright 1951-2010
Noreen Hyslop was written a beautiful eulogy for the Daily Statesman reflecting on Vaughn’s life in Dexter and the impact he had on our community. Noreen ends with these words that I’m sure expresses the thoughts of so many… “Indeed, it has been a privilege to have known Vaughn Wright. Rest in peace!” Click here …
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Posted: August 1, 2010 by Scott Kruse
More 18 FORE Life 2010 Banquet Video!
If you were able to attend this year’s event, you know our guest speakers were absolutely amazing. John Mabry’s humor and down to earth personality added to some incredible perspective and awesome tales from his days with the St. Louis Cardinals and his journey to the big leagues. Kristi Whitehead’s testimony served as a reminder …
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Posted: July 28, 2010 by Scott Kruse
Video Commemorating the 18 FORE Life 10 Year Celebration
We are so proud of this year’s 10 Year Celebration and want to again thank all the sponsors, volunteers, and golfers for making it our best yet. Those who were able to attend the banquet saw a video put together by David Robinson and October Skies Productions commemorating 10 years of laughs, cries, fun, and …
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Posted: June 24, 2010 by Scott Kruse
More 2010 Photos & Upload Information
We’ve posted more photos from the golf event weekend on our Flickr page. Click here to view the 2010 collection or click on any of the thumbnail images under “Photostream” on the right-hand side of the site. Again, if you have any photos you would like to share, please let us know where those have …
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Posted: June 15, 2010 by Scott Kruse
2010 Team Photos!
The 2010 team photos are now online for viewing. Click here or on any of the thumbnail images under “Photostream” on the right-hand side of the site. More photos from the 2010 golf event weekend will be posted soon. If you have any photos you would like to share, please let us know where those …
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Posted: June 11, 2010 by Scott Kruse
2010 Golf Event Recap – What a Weekend!
We want to thank everyone who participated in our 10 Year Celebration! It was a perfect weekend and we feel our best event to date. For those of you who missed it, here is a recap of the weekend’s activities: The Ben Kruse 18 Fore Life Charity Golf Event Banquet was kicked off with a …
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Posted: May 3, 2010 by Scott Kruse
Daily Statesman May 2, 2010 Article
We would like to thank Noreen and The Daily Statesman, along with everyone who made the time to join us for this picture. Please contact us as soon as possible if you are interested in attending the banquet and golfing. Limited space in both is still available. Click here to read the article.
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Posted: April 24, 2010 by Scott Kruse
18 FORE Life 10th Anniversary Meeting
The Daily Statesman is planning to print a tribute to 18 FORE Life and on Monday, April 26th they would like ANYONE that has been involved with our organization to meet at the BEC. Please see the details below. Hope to see you there!
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Posted: April 16, 2010 by Scott Kruse
18 FORE Life Golf Event Update
June is getting here fast and we can’t wait! Our 10 Year Celebration is gearing up to be our best event yet. I still cannot believe it has been 10 years since we signed up 27 teams to play and raised around $6000.00! We have sure come a long way and we surely are more …
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Posted: February 3, 2010 by David Robinson
Ten Pins For Ben is February 20th
Ten Pins For Ben St. Jude FUNdraiser at the Dexter Bowl is February 20th. In our first 3 years, we have sent in over $20,000.00 to St. Jude. This year we’ll add to that total and should be more fun than ever. Click here for details.