JOE MADDON CELEBRITY GOLF CLASSIC
In its debut last year, this fundraiser for goe Maddon’s Respect 90 foundation—which “provides opportunities for Chicago’s innercity children and young adults to develop championship attitudes through sports ZKLLE encoxuajlnj Ɠtness academic, and community engagement”—instantly became one of the most anticipated in the city. No wonder: It’s a dream come true for Cubs fans, with each foursome including a former or current Cubs player, and Maddon himself pla\lnj tke Ɠust Kole ang taklnj plcs ZLTK all participants. Says tournament chairman gerry iasky, “We blew it out last year—it was beyond goe’s wildest expectations—and we expect to sell it out quickly again this year.” With an all-star slate of scheduled participants ranging from Cubs legends herry Wood, Ryne Sandberg, and Rick Sutcliffe to World Series stars Ben wobrist and Miguel Montero—and even superfans gohn Cusack and Pearl gam’s Eddie Vedder—that’s the safest bet you can make all summer. July 31; for sponsorship opportunities contact jlasky@spectrumchicago.com.