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4th Annual Golf for JOY Illinois
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Join us for a FUN day on the links as we honor Jack Eckholm and raise funds to BRING HOPE & JOY to young adults battling cancer. This event supports The Nikolas Ritschel Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity that grants heartfelt wishes to young adults (18-24) battling cancer bringing joy and cherished moments to those who often fall between pediatric and adult cancer care programs.
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Check-in: 11:30 AM | Shotgun Start: 12:30 PM
Location: Bliss Creek Golf Course, 1 Golf View Rd., Sugar Grove, IL 60554
Cost: $600 per Foursome ($150 per Person)
Includes:
- 18-hole scramble golf with cart
- Golfer appreciation gift
- 19th Hole Celebration (Steak Dinner & Prizes!)
- Fun Contests & Activities:
- Longest Putt, Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin
- Beat the Pro Challenge (Pro TBA!)
- The Hole Shebang
- Play all fun holes for $50
- 19th Hole Celebration (Dinner Only $50)
Why We Golf for JOY!

This event honors Jack Eckholm, a cancer warrior and dedicated advocate for Nik's Wish. Jack's wish was granted to visit San Diego with his family, and we continue his mission of bringing hope to others facing similar battles.
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3rd Annual Golf for JOY Florida
Friday, September 26, 2025
Join our Florida Wish Angel and her brother, cancer survivor Max, in bringing HOPE and JOY to young adults (18-24) bravely battling cancer. The Nikolas Ritschel Foundation grants heartfelt wishes to these warriors who often fall between pediatric and adult cancer care programs.
Date: Friday, September 26, 2025
Check-in: 8:15 AM | Shotgun Start: 9:00 AM
Location: Eagle Creek Golf Club, 10350 Emerson Lake Blvd, Orlando, FL 32832
Cost: $600 per Foursome ($150 per Person)
Includes:
18-hole scramble golf with cart
Golfer appreciation gift
19th Hole Celebration (Includes Dinner & Prizes!)
Fun Contests & Activities
Longest Putt, Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin
Beat the Pro Challenge (Pro TBA!)
The Hole Shebang – Play all fun holes for $50
19th Hole Celebration (Dinner Only – $50)
Why We Golf for JOY!
Max, once a wisher with the Nikolas Ritschel Foundation, was so inspired by Nik's Wish that he became a volunteer himself! Now, as he begins his career as an Oncology Nurse, Max is committed to paying it forward by supporting cancer warriors. Together with his sister, Madison, the Nik's Wish Florida Angel, he is determined to BRING JOY to others, just as his Hawaii Wish did for him.
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