About LDGMO
Linda passed away from breast cancer in December 2004. She was a very upbeat person and was eager to find a cure
for breast cancer before she passed away. She was very involved with Relay for Life, and she was good at raising money.
In her last year involved with the Relay, she raised $14,000 on her own.
Linda’s daughter Amanda, and close friends, Bob and Pat Nelson (herself a breast cancer survivor and patient of IBCRF’s Dr. Love), and their son Trent, of Manitowoc,
After only a month of planning, the First Annual Linda Dworak Golf Outing was off and running. With only 8 teams of 4 they were able to raise $1,000. It was held at Meadow Links in Manitowoc with a small cook-out after.
Every year since, the outing has grown. All of the money raised goes to the Music is the Cure and local families.
One of the families gets a weekend getaway to the Beacons in Minocqua or The Wilderness in Wisconsin Dells. This has been a great success. The family chosen is always a family going through cancer. It is our way of giving back and giving the family a weekend of relaxation.
In 2009 we decided to help another family. The recipient was a former participant in the outing and found out he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. He was able to put the money towards medical bills. Since 2009 we have continued to help others with medical bills.
In addition to 18 holes of golf, participants enjoy a reception, dinner, awards, raffle and silent auction.
Our Success
In 14 years we have raised over $100,000 with funds going to IBCRF, Pink Heals of Manitowoc, Music is the Cure and local families affected by cancer.