Jacob Henkelman Foundation

06/11/2024

05/13/2024

I'm a little late getting this out this year but we have set the date for the 5th annual Big Jake Open golf tournament. This year the tournament will be held Saturday July 27th. The outing will once again be at Copper Creek Golf course in Pleasanthill. We can't wait to see you there. Thanks to all the friends and family who have helped through the previous four outings. This we again have two scholarship recipients as we continue to help families affected by organ donation. With this being our 5th year we hope to fill the outing up. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Stacy or myself. Thanks again and we look to see you this year.

06/19/2023

Happy Father's Day to all fathers! We are getting closer to our July 29th golf outing. We have teams signing up and have room for more. As we get closer, I will need to shore up numbers for Copper Creek to determine cart numbers and total lunches, so the sooner you can get your team signed up the better. You can always sign up on the website www.jacobhenkelmanfoundation.org or by contacting either Stacy or myself. We are looking forward to awarding scholarships this year to some very deserving high school seniors. As always, we look forward to seeing everyone again and enjoying a day of golf and helping support families impacted by Organ Donation.

05/08/2023

It's that time of year again. We are getting ready for The Big Jake Open 2023. This will be the 4th year for the event which will once again be held at Copper Creek Golf in Pleasant Hill. Stacy and I look forward to this every year and we are looking forward to another great day. Through everyone's support over the last four years we have been able to support the Iowa Donor Network along with Team Iowa in the great work they do. Organ Donation is something near and dear to both Stacy and myself. The Jacob Henkelman Foundation also looks to support families of organ donors and recipients through scholarships. July 29th is the date this year and we look to fill the tournament and have a great day of food, prizes, golf , and fellowship. There will once again be a silent auction and a raffle for 2 - 1/2 hogs . This year we also have a selection of hats, visors and polos for purchase on our website https://www.jacobhenkelmanfoundation.org/ . You can also sign up for the golf outing on the website as well. Items purchased are local pickup or drop off, however shipping can be arranged. Proceeds from items purchased go to support the foundation. We look forward to seeing everyone again this year and to having another wonderful day.

07/16/2022

Well, we are in our final week of signups for the Big Jake Open 2022. Next weekend is the cutoff. We have a couple spots open to get us to 36 teams. If you're looking for a great day of golf at an outstanding course with lunch all while supporting a great cause let Stacy or I know, we would be happy for you to join us.

06/23/2022

Well as we get closer to our annual golf tournament, we are pleased to bring the Jacob Henkelman Foundation website online. The website will allow us to present happenings with the Foundation and will provide a link to the Iowa Donor Networks online calendar of events as well. It will also make it easier to register for the golf tournament and pay online. We will also use it for shirt sales prior to the IDN Green 5K. Take a look let us know what you think.

https://www.jacobhenkelmanfoundation.org/

05/18/2022

Graduation award night

05/16/2022

https://who13.com/hello-iowa/honoring-the-lifesaving-gift-of-organ-and-tissue-donation/

You can help honor the lives of organ and tissue donors, celebrate recipients, and recognize those who continue to wait for a livesaving gift. The Iowa Donor Network Green 5k is back in person afte…

05/16/2022

04/23/2022

We have set a date for the annual Big Jake golf tournament. The outing will once again be held at Copper Creek Golf Club on Saturday July 30th. We want to thank all the golfers and the individuals who have donated their time and raffle items along companies who have sponsored holes. Without all of you this would not be possible. This year the Jacob Henkelman Foundation was able to provide support for Team Iowa as they make their way to San Diego to participate in the Transplant Games America. Stacy and I have had the opportunity to meet the team members along with the members of the Iowa Donor Network who coordinate this trip and make it seem effortless. You could not ask for a better group of people to represent the fine state of Iowa. We know that team Iowa will have a successful trip. But none of the support we provide is possible without all the people who take the time to support our fundraising events. A big thanks from Stacy and myself. We look forward to seeing everyone once again and another great day of golf and fellowship.