Big Daddy Open event taking place in Decatur for child recovering from sled accident
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DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Activities have kicked off at the Country Club of Decatur, with all funds raised aiding in one child’s extensive recovery journey.

On January 5, young Charlie Spurlock, a fifth-grader, sustained severe injuries, including head trauma, due to a snow sledding accident. Tragically, the same incident claimed the life of his fellow fifth-grader, Jack Brinkoetter.

While Spurlock is currently in stable condition, his road ahead is uncertain, and he continues his rehabilitation at Shirley Ryan in Chicago.

Now, family, friends and local supporters are holding a day of events with all of the proceeds benefitting Spurlock’s ongoing medical expenses.

Courtesy: Cass Concepts

The Big Daddy Open offers a day packed with family-friendly activities, featuring a golf outing, pool party, dinner, and auction. The day’s complete itinerary is as follows:

  • 11:30 a.m. – Lunch
  • 1 p.m. – Golf outing (Shotgun start) – $600/team
  • Noon-4 p.m. – Family pool party – $100/family
  • 5:30 p.m. – Dinner
  • 6:30 p.m. – Live auction

Additionally, non-golfers are welcome to join for the dinner and auction, with prices at $50 per adult and $25 per child.

A few ways people were, and are, able to participate in this fundraiser was by registering golf teams by emailing taute@ccofdecatur.com or by becoming a sponsor at bigdaddyopen2025@gmail.com. The sponsorship opportunities are as follows:

  • Big Daddy – $5,000
  • Fight Charlie Fight – $2,000
  • Charlie’s Fight Club – $1,500
  • Flag Sponsor – $500
  • Hole Sponsor – $200
  • Pool Party Sponsor – $600
  • Food Sponsor – $500

“Whether you golf, swim, eat, bid—or all of the above—your presence makes a difference,” event organizers said on Facebook.

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