Big Daddy Open event taking place in Decatur for child recovering from sled accident
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DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The events are already underway at the Country Club of Decatur, and all proceeds are heading towards one child’s long road to recovery.

On Jan. 5, fifth-grader Charlie Spurlock was left in critical condition, including head trauma following a snow sledding accident. That same accident killed 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 is a family-friendly day of events including a golf outing, pool party, dinner and auction. This full schedule for the day 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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