Believing in the collective power of “Chipping-In” through time, talent or finances, Caddies 4 Cure works with Northwest charities to increase awareness, participation, and support of causes that meet the needs of children and families.
Caddies 4 Cure began in the summer of 2002 as an informal golf outing. In a few short years, Caddies 4 Cure quickly blossomed into one of the premiere charitable fundraising events in the Northwest. Friends for more than 20 years, co-founders Ryan DuChene and Justin Marquart created Caddies 4 Cure as a way to raise money for two charities close to their hearts.

In 2001, Ryan’s wife, Marci, was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. While Marci is winning her battle against MS, many others are not as fortunate. In an effort to support the valuable outreach, research and other activities of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, a portion of Caddies 4 Cure’s donations are given to the Marci DuChene Multiple Sclerosis Fund of Oregon.

Justin and his wife Lisa came to know the Emanuel Children’s Hospital through the tragic loss of their daughter, Ella Marie, to a congenital heart defect. Justin and Lisa created The Ella Marquart Fund to honor their daughter and to benefit the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Emanuel Children’s Hospital.

Caddies 4 Cure is proud to have raised over $250,000 combined for these two worthy causes.

2008 Caddies 4 Cure Events

A Night to Chip In

On Thursday, June 19th, Caddies 4 Cure will host A Night to Chip In at the Tiger Woods Center on the Nike World Headquarters campus in Beaverton, Oregon. A Night to Chip In will include a cocktail hour and silent auction followed by dinner and a live auction. Over 150 items will be up for auction, including NFL ticket and travel packages, autographed memorabilia and spa packages with luxurious accommodations. A Night to Chip In will also give participants in the Celebrity Golf Classic the opportunity to bid for the celebrity playing partner of their choice. Tickets to A Night to Chip In are $75.00. Admission is complimentary for those playing in the Celebrity Golf Classic. 

Celebrity Golf Classic

On Friday, June 20th, Caddies 4 Cure will host the Celebrity Golf Classic at Royal Oaks Country Club in Vancouver, Washington. Participants will play in groups of four plus a celebrity player. The tournament is a scramble format, with the top three teams in both the gross and net categories receiving prizes. Included is an on-course lunch and dinner in the clubhouse following the event. Participants’ have the opportunity to bid on a celebrity playing partner at A Night to Chip In.