Special Leisure Services Foundation supports recreation for children and adults with disabilities
2024 Calendar
We hope you join us this year at an event and participate in a fundraising campaign. Because of you, individuals with disabilities have access to NWSRA programming, accessible transportation, inclusion services, scholarships and athletic programming.
FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS
FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS
Support SLSF by purchasing a SLSF t-shirt or hoodie! The apparel store is open year round.
FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS
Purchase popcorn from your favorite PURSUIT sites pop-up store or why not support them all?
Sponsor an Event
Boost your business profile through a variety of print, online, social media and day of event exposure! Increase brand awareness, lower your customer acquisition costs and align your business with an important community cause as SLSF promotes your business through event sponsorship marketing.
Join SLSF in helping children and adults with disabilities have fun, make friends, go new places, learn new things, be included and celebrate their lives.
Third Party
Fundraising Events
In addition to sponsoring or attending an event as a guest, opportunities exist for you to independently host a fundraising event that benefits a cause of ours that is near and dear to you. For more information on third-party fundraising events, please contact Anne Kiwala at akiwala@slsf.me
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sun
Feb 23
2025
The Gold Medal Fashion Show is a day to celebrate the talents and achievements of the thousands of children and adults with disabilities who attend Northwest Special Recreation Association programs. Your participation provides a full range of recreation and leisure activities and experiences.
Thurs
Jun 6
2024
Join the Special Leisure Services Foundation for a relaxing and entertaining day on the course with friends and colleagues. Golfers will tee off to support the NWSRA Lightning athletics programs for children and adults with disabilities. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks are included along with 18 holes of golf. All proceeds will support Special Leisure Services Foundation (SLSF), the fundraising arm of Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA).
Wed
Jun 26
2024
Join the Rotary Club of Schaumburg/Hoffman Estates and Special Leisure Services Foundation to support recreational programs for children and adults with disabilities. Golfers will enjoy lunch, dinner and drinks along with 18 holes at the beautiful Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club in Hoffman Estates. All proceeds will support Special Leisure Services Foundation (SLSF), the fundraising arm of Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA) and the Rotary Club of Schaumburg/Hoffman Estates.
Fri
July 19
2024
Join us for a fun evening combining the excitement of playing live bingo while raising funds for SLSF
Sat
July 20
2024
Come see Dodge Vipers up close! Take your photo in the front seat of a Viper. This event is hosted by the Viper Owners Association of Illinois.
Wed
Aug 7
2024
Join the Rotary Club of Buffalo Grove and Special Leisure Services Foundation to support recreational programs for children and adults with disabilities. Golfers will enjoy lunch, dinner and drinks along with 18 holes at the beautiful Arboretum Golf Club. All proceeds will support Special Leisure Services Foundation (SLSF), the fundraising arm of Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA) and the Rotary Club of Buffalo Grove.
Thurs
Aug 22
2024
Join the Special Leisure Services Foundation for a relaxing and entertaining day on the course with friends and colleagues. Golfers will tee off to support recreational programs for children and adults with disabilities. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks are included along with 18 holes of golf. All proceeds will support the accessible transportation program to assist NWSRA participants to get to and from programs. NWSRA provides recreational programs so that children and adults with disabilities have the opportunity to have fun, make friends, be included, go new places, learn new things and celebrate their lives.
Wed
Aug 28
2024
Join the Special Leisure Services Foundation for a relaxing and entertaining day on the course with friends and colleagues. Golfers will tee off to support recreational programs for children and adults with disabilities. Lunch, cocktail hour and drinks are included along with 9 holes of golf. Golfers can also enjoy the infamous caddy auction! All proceeds will support Special Leisure Services Foundation (SLSF), the fundraising arm of Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA).
Thur
Sep 12
2024
Join the Rotary Club of Arlington Heights and Special Leisure Services Foundation to support recreational programs for children and adults with disabilities. Golfers will enjoy lunch, dinner and drinks along with 18 holes at the beautiful Arlington Lakes Golf Club. All proceeds will support Special Leisure Services Foundation (SLSF), the fundraising arm of Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA) and the Rotary Club of Arlington Heights.
Sun
Sept 15
2024
Join us for the 22nd Annual Ride for Autism Chicago as hundreds of motorcycles take to the road on a 60+ mile scenic ride to help provide outstanding opportunities through education and recreation for children and adults with disabilities.
Fri
Oct 18
2024
The Celebrate Ability Gala is an evening to celebrate the talents and achievements of the thousands of children and adults with disabilities who attend Northwest Special Recreation Association programs. Your participation provides a full range of recreation and leisure activities and experiences.
Wed
Nov 6
2024
Join us for a special FUNdraiser at McDonald's (13 W. Rand Rd., Mt Prospect, IL). Enjoy your favorite meals while making a difference in our community.