Mitchell Swaback Foundation Events
| 4th Annual Golf Outing 2008 | |
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Please join us this year for the Forth Annual Mitchell Swaback Golf and Dinner outing on Monday June 16th 2008 at Rolling Green Country Club in Arlington Heights, IL. We look forward to a great day of golf and an evening full of events. We will once again have a silent and live auction. The program will include a video from our MSF Peru trip 2008 with closing words by Dr James MacDonald senior pastor of Harvest Bible Chapel. Event Date: Monday, June 16, 2008 |
| 2007 Chicago Marathon | |
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Chicago Marathon is the worlds largest marathon with 45,000 participates and 1.2 million spectators. The 26.2 mile course is considered to be one of the fastest in the World. On October 7th, 2007, ten athletes will be running for the Mitchell Swaback Foundation with a goal of raising $60,000 to fund current projects. Please consider sponsoring one of the participating athletes. Event Date: Sunday, October 07, 2007 |
| 2007 Banco Popular Chicago Half Marathon | |
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Chicago Half Marathon voted by Runners World as one of the top 10 Half Marathons in the United States. On September 9th, 2007, six athletes will be running for the Mitchell Swaback Foundation with a goal of raising $20,000 to fund current projects. Please consider sponsoring one of the participating athletes. Event Date: Sunday, September 09, 2007 |
| Third Annual Golf Outing | |
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Mark your calendars for Monday, June 18th, 2007 for a day of fun and fellowship that you will not want to miss! This year's outing will be held at Rolling Green Country Club in Arlington Heights, IL. Dinner program will include awards, silent and live auction, special guest Cheryl Dixon, Director of Tabitha House and closing words by Dr. James MacDonald, Senior Pastor of Harvest Bible Chapel. Golf is limited to 104 golfers this year. For the non-golfers, please join us for the silent & live auctions and dinner beginning at 4:30 p.m. Dinner only participants will receive a special gift bag. Included in your fee will be: gifts, lunch, golf and dinner. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Bob Swaback at 602-763-0590 or rswaback@mitchellswabackfoundation.org. Event Date: Monday, June 18, 2007 |
| 2nd Annual Golf Outing | |
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2nd Annual MSF Golf Outing/Auction was a SUCCESS! 100 degree temperatures and 80% humidity dampened the shirts, but not the spirits of this years Mitchell Swaback Foundation golf outing participants. 126 golfers challenged the beautiful Rolling Green Country Club's course on July 17th. Not only did more men come out and join us for golf this year, we saw four ladies challenge the course as well. Congratulations to Pat Reynolds, one of the four, for out driving the men and winning longest drive on hole #6. The second annual event included over 200 individuals for our silent and live auctions as well as dinner and program. This year's program included a video of a team of 12 individuals who traveled to Peru to help build a children's day care center. In addition to the daycare center MSF is building six new homes to house 60 children along with house parents. Mitch had visited and served at the same orphanage a few years ago. But we're still not finished! There is a lot more work and funding needed to make sure orphans in Peru have a safe and secure place to call home. 100% of this year's funds raised will go directly to fund MSF projects. This year we surpassed last year's numbers in total funds raised, reaching $60,000 from our live and silent auctions. Pastor James MacDonald from Harvest Bible Chapel closed the evening with a challenge to all. The Mitchell Swaback Foundation is about reaching out to people and touching their hearts. Mitch is the inspiration and the catalyst for all of us to continue on sharing our wealth, time, and hearts for the Kingdom of Christ. Plan today to join us next summer for this great event! A special Thank You to all of you who joined us and helped make this year's event a huge success! View the Golf Outing 2006 Photo Gallery >> Event Date: Monday, July 17, 2006 |
| Jeremy Camp Live in Concert | |
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A sold-out crowd of 2300 individuals filled Harvest Bible Chapel in Rolling Meadows, Illinois on June 23rd for the first sponsored MSF concert featuring Steve Wiggins and Big Tent Revival and nationally acclaimed recording artist Jeremy Camp. MSF couldnít be more proud of the successful night we shared with so many of you. It took well over a 100 volunteers to host this concert that raised over $65,000 to help fund the Mitchell Swaback Athletic Center in Elgin, Illinois. Pastor James MacDonald of Harvest Bible Chapel opened the concert with Mitch's journal in hand explaining to the crowd the reason why we were there that evening and a short video shared a glimpse into Mitchís life. The MSF video also shared with the audience the mission of this foundation and challenged them to not sit back but to get involved! Jeremyís heart for the Lord and this outreach came through clearly as he shared how humbled he was by Mitchís life and the vision of MSF. Steve reunited with his former band to open the evening and Jeremy followed captivating the audience with his story and enthusiasm. Jeremy Camp and his band not only performed an energy-filled show, but challenged all of those who didnít know Jesus Christ to reach out for Him. MSF would like to thank Steve Wiggins, Big Tent Revival, Jeremy Camp, Harvest Bible Chapel and all the volunteers for all they did to accomplish a night that we will be sure to repeat! Event Date: Friday, June 23, 2006 |
| Staci Hoover - Half Ironman Competition | |
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Staci Hoover Conquers Half Ironman Triathlon Six months of training came to a victorious end as Staci Hoover completed the Half Ironman Triathlon May 21st, 2006 in Orlando Florida. Staci's journey to the finish has been a grueling personal test of integrity and fortitude. Early in her training Staci decided to partner with the Foundation on behalf of her cousin Mitch. She challenged family, friends, and partners of the foundation to pledge an amount for each mile she completed. Staci represented herself, and her cousin with the heart of a champion. The 70.3 mile competition began at 6:30 a.m. with a 1.2 mile swim. Staci finished the swim six minutes ahead of her personal best. She proceeded to the 56 mile bike ride again finishing with a personal best time. The third leg of the triathlon is a 13.1 mile run. The Florida temperature rose to 94 degrees with plenty of Florida humidity. Staci completed the entire event in just over 6 ½ hours. A testament to her training, commitment, and heart. Bob and Gaye Swaback, founders of the Mitchell Swaback Foundation were on hand to witness Staci compete. Bob commented, "I witnessed over two thousand athletes compete in one of the most grueling races I have ever seen. I have earned a new respect this sport." Staci accomplished something most people would never even consider trying. She triumphed over pain and fatigue to reach a determined goal. She is an inspiration to her family, the memory of Mitch, and to all involved with the Mitchell Swaback Foundation. Staci's friends pledged $117.56 per mile. Her finish raised a total of $8,264.46. The Mitchell Swaback Foundation is humbled and grateful to Staci for her dedication, her perseverance, and her compassion, and we are all pretty proud of her too. Thanks Staci. Event Date: Sunday, May 21, 2006 |
| 1st Annual Mitchell Swaback Foundation Golf and Dinner Outing 2005 | |
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Our 1st Annual Golf Outing was a "Hole in One!" We would like to thank each individual that joined us for our 1st Annual MSF Golf Outing Fundraiser. We had 108 men golfers and 1 woman golfer thanks to Judy Moe. Ladies, we'd love to see you on the green next year! We also had another 75 individuals come for dinner and auction only. Our sponsors for this year's outing had a huge impact in helping us reach our financial goals. We thank the following for their partnership: Platinum: Glenview State bank, Harvest Bible Chapel, Northwest Electric and Just Rite Acoustics, Inc. Gold: Career Concepts, USA and Chicago Metallic Corporation First Hole Sponsor: Dominic and Joanna White Our Silent and Live auctions: raised $30,000.00 The total amount raised for the foundation was $45,000.00 All funds raised will go towards initial construction for the first home of the children's orphanage in Lima, Peru and towards the second construction phase at The Tabitha House. We would also like to thank all the volunteers and all the vendors that donated items for this year's auction. These individuals made this day possible. Our program consisted of Jeff Harbeck, Mitch's cousin and best friend, sharing a few words and showing a short video of who Mitch was. Brad Swaback, MSF Board Member, shared the vision of The Mitchell Swaback Foundation and a video from our 1st Extreme MakeOver at The Tabitha House. James MacDonald, Senior Pastor of Harvest Bible Chapel, closed the program with a clear picture of what salvation is. We look forward to seeing you at next years outing. Please contact Bob Swaback at rswaback@mitchellswabackfoundation.org if you would like any copies of pictures from the golf outing or copies of the DVD's that were shown. DVD #1 Mitch View the 1st Annual Golf Outing 2005 Photo Gallery >> Event Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2005 > 1st Annual Mitchell Swaback Foundation Golf and Dinner Outing 2005 |
