Thank you for making Swing "FORE" a Cure 2022 a success!

The LGS Foundation’s Inaugural Swing "FORE" A Cure Golf Outing was held last month in Dublin, Ohio. The event was designed to raise awareness about LGS in the greater Columbus community and to raise funds for the Foundation’s research and family support programs. Fifty-six players enjoyed a round of golf, including special contests, a dinner, a raffle, and a silent auction. Over $11,000 was raised through the combined efforts of golfers, volunteers, sponsors, and donors. 

Karen and Jeff Groff, parents to Dan, who has LGS, and hosts of the outing, reported that six individuals with LGS were represented by golfers. “We were fortunate to connect with three more Ohio families that we did not previously know,” they said. "The event was a lot of fun, and it helped create a community of support.” One of the golfers commented, “I had no idea about what those with LGS deal with on a daily basis.”

The Groffs are active volunteers for the LGS Foundation, and they work every day to create hope and improve the lives of those impacted by LGS.

Did you know? The LGS Foundation Received the Platinum Seal of Transparency!

The LGS Foundation has been awarded the Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid (formerly Guidestar), which is the world's largest source of information on individual nonprofits. This Platinum rating, Candid’s highest level of recognition, places the LGS Foundation among the top 0.1% of all national charities in terms of transparency. This elite ranking is reserved for nonprofits that share comprehensive financial and operational information, along with details regarding the impact of programs and services, through their Candid profile.

“Achieving Candid’s Platinum Seal of Transparency is a tremendous milestone for the LGS Foundation,” said Foundation Board President Natalie Gilmore. “It’s vitally important for our stakeholders to understand that our commitment to transparency ranks among our organization’s highest principles.” The LGS Foundation’s Candid profile provides donors and potential financial partners with in-depth information related to financial goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress. This knowledge assures a donor they can give with great confidence in supporting our efforts to end the devastation and suffering caused by LGS.

The LGS Foundation thanks each donor for their support, and we invite you to visit our updated Candid profile. Please note that to view, you’ll need to register for a free account.