A Capital Campaign for the RECREATION COMPLEX

Expanding recreation activities available at The Els Center of Excellence® campus.

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Affiliate Events

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An Els for Autism Affiliate Event is a volunteer-run fundraiser that includes Els for Autism as a benefiting charity of the event. The event can take place at any time and any location around the world. While you may immediately think of a golf tournament, we have seen a wide variety of events over the years. From concerts, to pet shows, to 5K run/walks, to fashion shows, we welcome any and all exciting event ideas! 

Each Affiliate Event host (an individual, family, company, organization, etc.) is responsible for the event’s program, fundraising efforts, activities, registrations, and volunteers. This allows the event host to have creative control of the event all while giving back to a great cause. 

FAQs
+ How do I run an Affiliate Event?

Kindly note, Els for Autism will not be able to cover start-up costs, so hosts should ensure that they can recoup costs through ticket sales or registration fees.

Els for Autism will provide the following:

  • Els for Autism branded gift for each guest attending
  • An auction item package, including Ernie Els’ memorabilia
  • Remote support from the Els for Autism Foundation events team
  • Event signage for the cost of shipping fees
  • A donation receipt upon the delivery of the Affiliate Event donation
  • Invitation for two golfers and two non-golfing guests by raising $15,000 (18,000 CAD) or more by October 15, 2024, at 3 PM EST to qualify for the Golf Challenge Grand Finale.
+ How are donations collected?

We recommend collecting donations using one of the following methods:

  • Affiliate Event host can collect all the funds and write a personal check to ‘Els for Autism’
  • Affiliate Event guests can write checks directly to ‘Els for Autism’ and note your Affiliate Event title in the memo line

All checks must be payable to ‘Els for Autism’. Please include the Affiliate Event name in the memo line for ALL checks. Checks can be mailed to:

Els for Autism
Attn: Affiliate Event
18370 Limestone Creek Road
Jupiter, Florida 33458

+ What is the Grand Finale and how do I attend?

The 2024 Golf Challenge Grand Finale, the culmination of the Golf Challenge regional event series, will be held in Palm Beach, FL on November 17-19, 2024. Teams, sponsors, and affiliate events who raise $15,000 or more during the 2024 Golf Challenge regional event series will enjoy a two-day extravaganza of golf and entertainment.

Those who raise $30,000 or more during the 2024 Golf Challenge regional event series will be upgraded to ‘VIP Golden Circle’ status qualifying them for a range of unique privileges including an extra night of hotel accommodation. All guests are welcome to attend a welcome party, awards ceremony, and a fabulous gala celebration.

+ What is the Golden Circle Club?

All teams that raise $30,000 or more will gain access to the Golf Challenge’s ‘VIP Golden Circle Club’ qualifying them for a range of unique privileges including an extra night of hotel accommodations.

+ Where do the funds raised go?

Els for Autism continues to grow its programs to improve the lives of individuals and families impacted by autism and 86% of every dollar of revenue generated goes towards those offerings.

Click here to see various past events




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    A look back at our PACC Pro-Am Invitational, benefiting the Els for Autism Foundation. We are so grateful for everyone’s support and participation!



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    Giving Tuesday

    18 Days of Giving

    Help us build our specialized autism-friendly recreation complex

    Founded by World Golf Hall of Famer Ernie Els, Els for Autism is transforming the culture of sports, specifically golf, for individuals with autism. Since a round of golf has 18 holes, we are sharing 18 ways we support autistic individuals through our recreation services. Help us reach our goal of raising $18,000 to support our capital campaign to build our specialized autism-friendly recreation complex.


    Current Progress $18,000
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