Hoosier FWD, Inc.

Hoosier FWD, Inc. Hoosier FWD was inspired by our son Gage who was born with Hydrocephalus & Spasticity. We also quickly learned that we were not alone.

We quickly learned how medical bills can pile up and soon become overwhelming. Hoosier FWD is a non-profit foundation

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06/09/2025

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🎉⛳️ The 10th Annual Gage Classic is almost here! ⛳️🎉What started as a small gathering to honor Gage’s journey has grown ...
05/05/2025

🎉⛳️ The 10th Annual Gage Classic is almost here! ⛳️🎉

What started as a small gathering to honor Gage’s journey has grown into something truly special — and this year marks a full decade of making a difference together! 💙

We’re gearing up for our 10th Annual Gage Classic Golf Outing, and we’re looking for sponsors and giveaway items to help make this milestone event our best yet! Whether you're a business, organization, or individual looking to support a great cause, we'd love to partner with you.

🏌️‍♂️ Sponsor a hole or team
🎁 Donate giveaway or raffle items
🙌 Be part of something meaningful and fun

Your support directly impacts children and families with special needs — creating more opportunities for care, inclusion, and joy.

📅 Event Date: August 28, 2025
📍 Location: Dye's Walk Country Club
📩 Message us or email [email protected] for sponsorship info or to donate an item!

Let’s make this 10th year unforgettable! 💙

🎉🏌️‍♂️ Exciting News! 🏌️‍♀️🎉We are officially ramping up for the 10th Annual Gage Classic — and we couldn't be more exci...
04/29/2025

🎉🏌️‍♂️ Exciting News! 🏌️‍♀️🎉

We are officially ramping up for the 10th Annual Gage Classic — and we couldn't be more excited! ✨

What started as a simple idea has grown into a powerful tradition of hope, community, and giving back. Over the past decade, the Gage Classic has brought together families, friends, and supporters from near and far — all rallying around a mission close to our hearts. 💙

Save the Date and Stay Tuned! 📅Thursday, August 28, 2025

Plans are in motion to make this year’s tournament bigger, better, and more meaningful than ever before. From exciting course challenges to special anniversary celebrations, you won’t want to miss it!

📸 Plus — the 2024 Gage Classic Photo Montage is now live!
Relive the memories, the laughter, and the impact from this incredible event. Thank you to everyone who made it so special. https://www.hoosierfwd.org/9thannualgageclassic-1

Because of your support, what we started for one special boy has made a lasting impact on so many lives. 🙌

Let’s make the 10th Gage Classic the best one yet! 🎉🏆

12/14/2024

🎄✨ We’re in the final stretch of our 5th Annual Giving Tree! Starting Monday, the gifts will be delivered to the families when they come for therapy—but we still have 2️⃣ tags that haven't been returned yet.😢

Can you help us spread the word? Let's make sure every child gets their gifts in time! 💝

Thank you for your support, and stay tuned for updates! 🙏🎁

12/10/2024

We’re in the final 5 days to participate in the 5th Annual Giving Tree! 🧸✨

There are still 13 tags waiting to be picked up, and every single one represents a local child who could use a little extra joy this holiday season.

Here’s how you can help:
1️⃣ Stop by and grab a tag from the Giving Tree.
2️⃣ Shop for the perfect gifts listed on the tag.
3️⃣ Return the wrapped present (with the tag attached) by December 14th to ensure it gets to the child in time for Christmas.

🎅 Don’t miss this opportunity to share love and kindness—it’s the true spirit of the holidays! Let’s come together to make this Christmas unforgettable for some amazing kids. ❤️

📅 Deadline to return gifts: Saturday, December 14th
📍 Location: Dye's Walk Country Club

💖 Thank you for making this season brighter for those who need it most. Let’s make this 5th year of the Giving Tree our most impactful yet! 🌟

Maple Grove Penny Wars are in full swing! All donations made by 4th graders this week will go to to support Hoosier FWD...
03/07/2024

Maple Grove Penny Wars are in full swing! All donations made by 4th graders this week will go to to support Hoosier FWD, Inc.!

This year has been so amazing for Gage. He has made some amazing friends in his Gen Ed class and we are so blessed to be surrounded by so many amazing teachers, admin & students.

2023 Hoosier FWD Giving tree is almost complete! We have a few tags that we are waiting to be returned. If you took a t...
12/13/2023

2023 Hoosier FWD Giving tree is almost complete!

We have a few tags that we are waiting to be returned. If you took a tag off the giving tree this year at Dye's Walk Country Club please reach out so we can pick up the gifts BEFORE THURSDAY EVENING.

Thank you to everyone that took a tag and helped us bring Christmas to 89 kiddos that would not have had a Christmas without your help!

11/25/2023

Our first SuperKarts! USA SuperNats in Las Vegas took this kid to a new level, which is why we went in the first place.

Carson didn’t make the final main event which was his goal, but he did race against the WORLDS BEST for 4 days straight and will be a different driver next season because of it.

So grateful to the entire GP Karts USA team for continuing to help Carson grow and excel in this sport.

We have so many people to thank, including some of his incredible sponsors who continue to believe in him and make more of these national competitions a possibility.

He also turned 16 during this race weekend in Vegas so will soon be driving cars. We hope that one day, it’s the kind of car that goes about 230mph around an oval in Indianapolis, Indiana!

Keep dreaming big Carson and putting in the work!

🏎️🏁✨

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We hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving! It is once again time for the 4th annual Hoosier FWD Giving Tree. The tags wil...
11/25/2023

We hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving!

It is once again time for the 4th annual Hoosier FWD Giving Tree. The tags will be up soon at Dye’s Walk Country Club. If you want a tag before Monday please message me.

We have 70 kiddos on the tree this year. Each child/family was nominated through PediPlay and will be blessed through your donations. If you want to donate money to purchase groceries or gas for the families please use the links included. Hoosier FWD will match all donations up to $1200.

Jiffy L**e and the Do More initiative is making a difference in the community. We are honored to have been chosen to be...
10/12/2023

Jiffy L**e and the Do More initiative is making a difference in the community. We are honored to have been chosen to be the latest recipient.

Hoosier FWD, Inc. stands for "Families With Disabilities." Its mission is to support one family at a time.

👑Our guest of honor has arrived! Mr. Gage is on the patio, waiting for everyone to finish their rounds, come in to make ...
08/31/2023

👑Our guest of honor has arrived! Mr. Gage is on the patio, waiting for everyone to finish their rounds, come in to make final selections for the raffle and silent auction, and grab tacos for dinner!

🥳He is in good spirits and ready to welcome everyone back into the clubhouse!

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What inspired us to start Hoosier FWD

Our son Gage was born with a genetic condition known as Hydrocephalus. Since then he has also been diagnosed with Hypertonia, Dystonia (Spasticity), Cerebral Palsy, Abducted thumbs, Hip Dysplasia, EOE & MTHFR. We have been fortunate to have an amazing support system allowing us to provide the best care for Gage. Our Inspiration to “Pay It Forward” came from a single donation from Pat McAfee when he hosted a contest to give back to a city that had given him so much.

Like many other families, we were told that we did not qualify for medical assistance because of his diagnosis or because we made too much money. Medical bills started piling up and we weren't sure what to do. The Christmas of 2012 Pat McAfee decided he wanted to give back to the city that had given hi so much; he asked for a 60 second video of “What Christmas Means to Me”. Out of all of the entries he chose our family. Then in 2014, a group of friends came together to help us raise money for Gage's medical bills by hosting a kickball tournament. We realized how lucky we were to have this support system, and created Hoosier FWD to be that support system for the other families out there like us.

Many thanks to all of our supporters, past golf outing participants, kickball participants, friends and family! Since we started our non-profit foundation we have been able to help several local families in similar situations. Insurance does not consider what is in the best interest of the child, so parents are left with making a tough decision. All because of your donations we have been able to help several families… 5 kids were able to attend a week long Sensory Skills Camp (second year), purchased an adaptive tricycle for a young boy and his family plus so much more. Thank you for your ongoing support; we hope to continue paying it forward one family at a time.