Tommy Finnegan Legacy Foundation

03/07/2025

A very special thank you to the wonderful guys with The Charity Scramble! We are overwhelmed with their generosity to the Tommy Finnegan Legacy Foundation once again. With the leadership of Garold Allen, Dan Schaaf, Steve Bakes, Brian Wasowicz, and Dan Phelps, they continue to assist our Foundation and many others each year. Thank you to all who participated in their yearly golf tournament to help support their cause and assist so many!

02/18/2025

It is with a very heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of one of our TFLF recipients, Avery. Forever his family is in our thoughts and prayers.

From his mom, Katrena

This boy right here has a smile that would light up any room. It would make anyone that was having a bad day have no choice but give a smile back.

It is with the deepest pain and sadness that I share that Avery went to be with God in the early hours of Saturday morning while he was asleep.

This has been a shock to all of us.

No, we don’t know what happened.

All I know is:

No mother should have to give her child CPR.

No stepdad should have to call 911.

No brother should have to see his older brother not breathing.

No dad should get a phone call at 5:14am saying to hurry over because something is wrong.

No stepmom or stepbrothers should have to stay home and just wait by the phone for updates.

No best friend should have to fly to DC to be with the sisters while mom and dad FaceTime them to tell them their brother is gone.

No grandparents should be woken up with a phone call saying their grandson is with Jesus.

The only peace we have is that Avery is no longer in pain. His suffering is over. Avery is up in heaven running football plays, singing, dancing, and giving everyone hugs.

Isaiah 40:31-But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.’

Avery’s life was impacted by SO many people. However, I think the impact he had on others is so much greater. He taught others through his daily actions. He found joy even in the pain. He loved others unconditionally. Even though he couldn’t fully participate in things due to his physical limitations, he was happy to just be included, even if he just was able to watch.

If you would like to come pay your respects, the visitation and celebration of life information can be found here:

https://www.beidelmankunschfh.com/obituaries/Avery-Nathaniel-Card?obId=37304720&source=EmSh

Hugs your kids tight. Hug your loved ones. Don’t take life or your loved ones for granted.

View Avery Nathaniel Card's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

12/22/2024

12/21/2024

We will be pulling our raffle winners from our TFLF newsletter mailing on Sunday at 11:00am via Facebook Live. Hope you’ll join us!

12/12/2024

Don’t forget to get those raffle tickets mailed in! We will be doing the drawing LIVE via Facebook on Sunday,
December 22nd. Thank you to all who have already sent them in and to all who have been so generous in supporting the Tommy Finnegan Legacy Foundation. 🤗

11/06/2024

Our annual newsletter has been mailed! Keep an eye out in your mail for your copy. If you are not on our mailing list, and would like to be added, please reach out to us. Included in the mailing, bullet tickets are enclosed. If you would like to be a part of the drawing, please complete the tickets and return to us with payment. ($1.00 each or book of 6 for $5.00) Drawing will be held on Facebook Live on Sunday, December 22nd.
As always, thank you for all of your continued support and love for all of our amazing recipients.

***After mailing all the newsletter, it came to our attention that we made a mistake. Francesca and Elizabeth’s profiles were transposed. We apologize for this error and the newsletter shown is the updated, correct version.***

08/13/2024

Thank you Patty Brady, our winner of the Cubs/Sox tickets from our bullet ticket raffle, for showing support of TFLF the other night!

05/30/2024

☘️ Our latest Turning for Tommy winners! Hope you enjoyed your White Sox scout seats and all the perks. 🖤🤍🩶

03/24/2024

Words alone cannot express the gratitude we feel for the extremely generous gift we received once again from The Charity Scramble. A special thank you to Garold Allen, Dan Schaaf and so many others who each year put together a special golf outing and continue to help out so many. A huge thank you also to those who participated in the event.
This year, the Tommy Finnegan Legacy Foundation was presented with a check for $20,000.00.
To say we were overwhelmed would be an understatement. Their hard work and dedication shines through each year for this golf outing. Thank you for helping us continue our mission to help special needs children and their families.

02/27/2024

We will be drawing the winners for our TFLF annual raffle on Facebook live this Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 6:30pm.
Thank you to all who have purchased tickets!
Good luck! ☘️

02/17/2024

Today we celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the Tommy Finnegan Legacy Foundation.
In Tommy’s name, and through the generous donations of so many, the foundation has assisted over 40 special needs children and their families. We thank all of you for the continued support and love that you have brought to continue our mission. It will always be a labor of love as we carry on the legacy of our Tommy. Be sure to check out our website at www.tommyslegacy.com