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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
