CEL’s 25th Annual Golf Tournament raises more than $245,000

The Center for Enriched Living’s (CEL) 25th Annual Charity Golf Tournament presented by Lenovo, exceeded expectations, raising more than $245,000. 140+ golfers joined in on Wednesday, September 30 and Thursday, October 1st for a day of golf on the luxurious greens at Twin Orchard Country Club in Long Grove.

The funds raised support CEL, a critical lifeline for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), including autism, Down syndrome and cerebral palsy. Typically, the golf tournament concludes with a dinner and program; however, due to COVID-19, the Fund the Need appeal and auction were moved online. Information went out throughout the week about CEL’s programs that connect people with IDD to friends, learning, enrichment, and community-based employment. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, CEL has expanded programming options and started offering a full lineup of virtual programs.

Lenovo was the title sponsor of the event. Additional sponsors included Arrow, CyberPower, Dell Technologies, HP, Palo Alto Networks, and Proline Options, along with more than 35 other sponsors.

“At CEL, we believe that people with disabilities deserve the same quality of life as those of us without disabilities. We are so grateful to our sponsors who step up and ensure that CEL can continue to positively impact the quality of life for people of all ages with developmental disabilities throughout the Chicago-area,” says Harriet Levy, CEO.

About the Center for Enriched Living
For more than 50 years, the Center for Enriched Living, a privately funded non-profit, has provided life-changing opportunities for youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities – through social, recreational, educational, virtual programs and community-based employment. CEL is accredited by the Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL). More information is available at www.CenterForEnrichedLiving.org.

Mission: The Center for Enriched Living exists so that people with developmental disabilities can be fully included in the community, achieve personal success, and enjoy a good quality of life.