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Don’t miss your chance to golf for a cause. Golf for the Gift is happening on June 18th

⛳️ What to expect:
✔️ 18 holes of golf
✔️ Food & drinks
✔️ Auction prizes
✔️ Supporting children & families through adoption

#foreverfamilies #rodandannieslegacy #adoption #giftofadoptionmn

We’re honored to recognize the NFL Alumni Minnesota Chapter as a Gold Sponsor of our Golf for the Gift fundraiser!

Founded in 1967, the NFL Alumni Association is the most well-known and respected organization for retired NFL players. This nonprofit is made up of former players, coaches, cheerleaders, spouses, and associate members—united in their mission to serve, assist, and inform one another in life after the league.

Through medical, financial, educational, and social programs, they help members stay healthy, connected, and thriving.

Thank you for supporting adoption and helping us grow forever families!

Learn more or join us for the event:
golfforthegift.org

#GolfForTheGift #GiftOfAdoptionMN #NFLAlumni #ThankYouSponsors #SupportAdoption #MinnesotaEvents #ForeverFamilies

A huge thank you to York Solutions for being a Gold Sponsor of our Golf for the Gift fundraiser!

York Solutions is an industry-leading technology consulting firm that partners with clients to deliver tailored, innovative, and reliable tech solutions. Their mission? To empower success and help businesses stay one step ahead in an ever-changing world.

We’re so grateful for your support in helping us fund adoption grants and grow forever families!

Want to learn more about our event or get involved?
Visit:golfforthegift.org

#GolfForTheGift #GiftOfAdoptionMN #YorkSolutions #ThankYouSponsors #AdoptionAwareness #TechWithHeart #MinnesotaEvents #SupportAdoption

✨⭐️Gold Sponsors ⭐️✨

We’re feeling the love! A huge shoutout to our incredible Gold Sponsors who are helping make Golf for the Gift 2025 a powerful event in support of adoption.

These generous partners are not only leaders in their industries—they’re champions for children and families.

Swipe to meet each of our amazing Gold Sponsors so far.

Your support helps us fund adoption grants so more children can be welcomed into forever families.

Join us June 18 or learn more at:
www.golfforthegift.org

#GolfForTheGift #GiftOfAdoptionMN #GoldSponsors #ThankYouSponsors #SupportAdoption #MinnesotaEvents #ForeverFamilies

What does your golf swing have to do with adoption?
Everything.

Golf for the Gift supports Gift of Adoption Fund — providing grants that help prospective parents finalize the adoption of children in vulnerable circumstances.

On June 18, we gather at Troy Burne Golf Club to raise funds, raise awareness, and celebrate the power of family.

Be part of it.
🏌️ Register to golf
🎁 Donate an auction item
🏆 Sponsor the event
🍽️ Join us for dinner

Let’s give more children a chance to thrive.
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A Heineken cheers to everyone who made #GFTG2024 a success and to our founder, Rod Simons who is smiling from above. For 17 years, one tee at a time we have been creating forever families through the gift of adoption and a forever family with each other. From the bottom of our purple hearts, THANK YOU!
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#GFTG2024 #RodAndAnniesLegacy #Adoption #ForeverFamilies ⛳️💜 @rodsimons @troyburnegolfclub @giftofadoption

The #GFTG2024 SILENT AUTION has been EXTENDED! Bidding will now close at 6:30 pm!!! (Link in Bio)

From unique experiences, sports memorabilia, wine, food, and retail packages, his silent auction has something for everybody and all of the proceeds will help create forever families through the gift of adoption!
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#GFTG2024 #RodAndAnniesLegacy #Adoption #ForeverFamilies ⛳️💜 @rodsimons @troyburnegolfclub @giftofadoption

Grass so green, you’d think it was Photoshopped.
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#GFTG2024 #RodAndAnniesLegacy #Adoption #ForeverFamilies ⛳️💜 @rodsimons @troyburnegolfclub @giftofadoption

Sinking putts and taking names.
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#GFTG2024 #RodAndAnniesLegacy #Adoption #ForeverFamilies ⛳️💜 @rodsimons @troyburnegolfclub @giftofadoption

Course vibes and good times.
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#GFTG2024 #RodAndAnniesLegacy #Adoption #ForeverFamilies ⛳️💜 @rodsimons @troyburnegolfclub @giftofadoption

Kevin bring the news and Dave brings the weather - but they both always BRING IT at Golf for the Gift!!
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#GFTG2024 #RodAndAnniesLegacy #Adoption #ForeverFamilies ⛳️💜 @rodsimons @troyburnegolfclub @giftofadoption @kstptv

My golf game might not be perfect, but my outfit is.
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#GFTG2024 #RodAndAnniesLegacy #Adoption #ForeverFamilies ⛳️💜 @rodsimons @troyburnegolfclub @giftofadoption 1A

Tee it high and let it fly.
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#GFTG2024 #RodAndAnniesLegacy #Adoption #ForeverFamilies ⛳️💜 @rodsimons @troyburnegolfclub @giftofadoption

While you’re at the tee box check out our awesome silent auction items! (link in bio)!

Bidding closes on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:15 pm.
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#GFTG2024 #RodAndAnniesLegacy #Adoption #ForeverFamilies ⛳️💜 @rodsimons @troyburnegolfclub @giftofadoption

No mulligans allowed.
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#GFTG2024 #RodAndAnniesLegacy #Adoption #ForeverFamilies ⛳️💜 @rodsimons @troyburnegolfclub @giftofadoption

Par-tee time!
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#GFTG2024 #RodAndAnniesLegacy #Adoption #ForeverFamilies ⛳️💜 @rodsimons @troyburnegolfclub @giftofadoption 6B

My happy place: on the green.
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#GFTG2024 #RodAndAnniesLegacy #Adoption #ForeverFamilies ⛳️💜 @rodsimons @troyburnegolfclub @giftofadoption 6A

Every swing brings me closer to perfection.
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#GFTG2024 #RodAndAnniesLegacy #Adoption #ForeverFamilies ⛳️💜 @rodsimons @troyburnegolfclub @giftofadoption 7B

It is good sportsmanship to not pick up lost golf balls while they are still rolling.
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#GFTG2024 #RodAndAnniesLegacy #Adoption #ForeverFamilies ⛳️💜 @rodsimons @troyburnegolfclub @giftofadoption 10A

I know I am getting better at golf because I am hitting fewer spectators.
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#GFTG2024 #RodAndAnniesLegacy #Adoption #ForeverFamilies ⛳️💜 @rodsimons @troyburnegolfclub @giftofadoption 10B

While you’re at the tee box check out our awesome silent auction items! (link in bio)!

Bidding closes on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:15 pm.

“I have a tip that can take five strokes off anyone’s game: it’s called an eraser.” — Arnold Palmer
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#GFTG2024 #RodAndAnniesLegacy #Adoption #ForeverFamilies ⛳️💜 @rodsimons @troyburnegolfclub @giftofadoption 7A

Golf is deceptively simple and endlessly complicated.
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#GFTG2024 #RodAndAnniesLegacy #Adoption #ForeverFamilies ⛳️💜 @rodsimons @troyburnegolfclub @giftofadoption 9A

Golf is a game in which you yell fore, shoot six, and write down five.
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#GFTG2024 #RodAndAnniesLegacy #Adoption #ForeverFamilies ⛳️💜 @rodsimons @troyburnegolfclub @giftofadoption 8A

A bad day of golf is 100 times better than a good day at work.
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#GFTG2024 #RodAndAnniesLegacy #Adoption #ForeverFamilies ⛳️💜 @rodsimons @troyburnegolfclub @giftofadoption 9B

Check out our awesome check-in team at the celebrity check-in desk. THANK YOU YOU VOLUNTEERS!!!

#GFTG2024 #RodAndAnniesLegacy ⛳️💜

Tournament host, Pam Simons is all smiles as she tees off the day with baseball Hall of Famer, @tony6oliva!

It’s almost tee time at the 17th annual @rodsimons Memorial Golf For The Gift at @troyburnegolfclub! Rod must be looking down on us today, because what was supposed to be rainy. Weather is a perfect day for golf. See you soon!

The #GFTG2024 SILENT AUTION is LIVE! (Link in bio)

From unique experiences, sports memorabilia, wine, food, and retail packages, his silent auction has something for everybody and all of the proceeds will help create forever families through the gift of adoption!

Bidding closes on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:15 pm.

We can’t wait to see you on the green tomorrow at Troy Burne Golf Club for the 17th Annual Rod Simons Memorial Golf for he Gift Charity Celebrity Golf Tournament supporting the Gift of Adoption Minnesota!

@troyburnegolfclub @goftofadoption @rodsimons

Are you ready for #GFTG2024? June 20, 2024!

Let's hear it for the dynamic mother/daughter duo!! ⛳️💜

#GFTG2023 #RodsLegacy

“The ardent golfer would play Mount Everest if somebody put a flagstick on top.” Pete Dye ⛳️💜

#GFTG2023 #RodsLegacy

“Don’t play too much golf. Two rounds a day are plenty.” Harry Vardon ⛳️💜

#GFTG2023 #RodsLegacy

“No matter how good you get, you can always get better — and that’s the exciting part.” Tiger Woods ⛳️💜

#GFTG2023 #RodsLegacy

“You know what they say about big hitters…the woods are full of them.” Jimmy Demaret ⛳️💜

#GFTG2023 #RodsLegacy

“Forget your opponents; always play against par.” Sam Snead ⛳️💜

#GFTG2023 #RodsLegacy

“I don’t let birdies and pars get in the way of having a good time” Angelo Spagnolo ��⛳️💜

#GFTG2023 #RodsLegacy

“Have you ever noticed what golf spells backwards?” Al Boliska ⛳️💜

#GFTG2023 #RodsLegacy

“The more I practice the luckier I get.” – Arnold Palmer ⛳️💜

#GFTG2023 #RodsLegacy

Golf is an easy game…It's just hard to play. ⛳️💜

#GFTG2023 #RodsLegacy

A good golf partner is always slightly worse than you are – and that's why I get so many calls to play with friends. ⛳️💜

#GFTG2023 #RodsLegacy

A ball you can see in the rough from 50 yards away is not yours. ⛳️💜

#GFTG2023 #RodsLegacy

Make friends with your caddy and the game will make friends with you. – Stephen Potter, Golf Writer ⛳️💜

#GFTG2023 #RodsLegacy

I would like to deny all allegations by Bob Hope that during my last game of golf, I hit an eagle, a birdie, an elk, and a moose. – Gerald Ford, US President ⛳️💜

#GFTG2023 #RodsLegacy

"We learn so many things from golf—how to suffer, for instance." Bruce Lansky, Author ⛳️💜

#GFTG2023 #RodsLegacy

Why am I using a new putter? Because the old one didn't float too well. – Craig Stadler, PGA Tour, 1982 Masters Champion⛳️💜

#GFTG2023 #RodsLegacy

“You don’t know what pressure is until you play for five bucks with only two bucks in your pocket.” — Lee Trevino at his best. ⛳️💜

#GFTG2023 #RodsLegacy

“If you think it’s hard to meet new people, try picking up the wrong golf ball.” — Jack Lemmon, a true comedian on and off the course. ⛳️💜

#GFTG2023 #RodsLegacy

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TOURNEY UPDATES

THANK YOU

On behalf of our Golf for the Gift family, all of our gracious sponsors, our passionate golfers, our favorite celebrities and our dedicated volunteers (our MVP’s), a heartfelt THANK YOU for your generous support of the 17th Anniversary Rod Simons Golf for the Gift of Adoption Charity Golf Tournament. What a remarkable day to honor Rod’s memory, far exceeding our best ever fundraising numbers! You all played a lead role in making #G4G24 a smashing success! Make plans now to join us for #G4G25 on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 @ Troy Burne! Please reach out to us at golfforthegift@gmail.com with any connections or ideas to help us grow and improve our event for 2025 and beyond.

God bless you all!
Rod, Pam and Annie Simons

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