In June of 2024, this community lost one of its biggest and best fans, Tommy Purcell. This man gave everything of himself to his family, friends, and community. His generosity seemingly had no boundaries, as evidenced by his support of numerous local charities and organizations in the past thirty years. While he was not born here,
he truly considered Delavan his forever home. It was this passion for giving that led to his idea five years ago to have a fundraiser golf outing for a local school, which then resulted in an annual event.
With his passing, we decided we‘d love to honor his memory by changing track to a Memorial Golf Outing.

On Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, we will be holding the 2nd Annual Tommy’s Memorial Golf Outing at Delbrook Golf Course, Delavan, with proceeds going to scholarships to Delavan-Darien Tech School as well as Albert’s Dog Lounge Rescue.

Tommy was also supportive of our local high school’s program for students who wish to go into a trade, specifically the automotive industry. He was fond of hosting hands-on classes at his shop, Hunter’s Auto Service. Albert’s Dog Lounge is a foster-based rescue focused on providing loving homes to seniors, special needs, and hospice dogs. We all know of Tommy’s unconditional love for our canine friends.

Since it will be held on Kentucky Derby Day, we will have an auction before golf, so be sure to research your choice of horses, set your bids, then watch the race while enjoying dinner after you get off of the course.
 

We will also have conventional raffles. We hope that you will consider making a donation of $100 for hole sponsorship, or a raffle prize to help us continue our efforts to honor Tommy’s memory.

All donations, monetary or otherwise, are used solely for the purpose of charity. Donations are tax deductible and the EIN is 88-0756536.
 

For further information regarding this event, hole sponsorship or prize donation pick-up, please contact: df4cg@outlook.com.