Mary's Wish
Mary's Wish is an annual golf outing to raise funds for the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association in honor of Mary Hoffman. Funds raised are used to help find a cure and to support patients and their families. Last year over $7500 was raised. With your help we hope to reach $10,000 this year! The outing will be held on Sunday, September 25, 2011 at the beautiful Door Creek Golf Course in Cottage Grove, WI. To sign up please visit the registration page.
About Mary Hoffman
Mary Hoffman was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in October 2007. She appreciates the love and support from her family who make her feel so special in so many ways. Mary's journey through this disease has been an inspiration to all who know and love her. She lives each day with hope, courage and optimism that a cure will one day be found!
From left to right: Robert Copley (son-in-law), Katie Copley (daughter), Molly Hoffman (daughter),
Mary Hoffman and Kevin Hoffman (husband).
The inaugural Mary’s Wish outing was held September 28th, 2008 with 46 golfers and another 25 for lunch.
In 2010, 98 golfers played and another 50+ for the lunch and raffle to show support for Mary Hoffman and the many others diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Since 2008, Mary's Wish has donated over $19,000 to the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association in honor of Mary Hoffman.
- Mary's Wish Winning Teams
2010 Mark Sponem, Steve Amundson, Jim Mintz, and Scott Hosking
2009 Robert Copley, Andrew Elliot, Greg Goke, and John Carlson
2008 Phil Frederickson, Sean McKenna, Dave Ruedy, and Tom La Marche
You could be our next winning team!!
Excerpt from Mary Hoffman's speech on 9/26/2010
"A Day in the Life of Mary Hoffman" using the letters of Parkinson's disease....
P is for Promise...I live each day knowing there is promise in every tomorrow
A is for Answers...Sometimes there are answers to hard questions...sometimes not...that's when you must have faith
R is for Relationship...I am grateful for all the people I have met who share my journey
K is for Knowledge...There are so many really smart people who work every day to find a cure
I is for Inspiration...I try to inspire people each day to live life to the fullest and enjoy every minute
N is for Normal...Every day I adjust to living a new normal...life has changed
S is for Steadfast...you are here for me today and I know you will always be here for me
O is for Optimism...my glass is never half empty; it is always half full
N is for New...I live in a new home, have a new granddaughter, and have a new schedule due to my early retirement
D is for Determined...I refuse to give up or give in to this disease
I is for Interruption...PD is not a death sentence; it is an interruption of the way life was suppose to be
S is for Support...On the tough days, I am going to need you and you will need each other
E is for Extra...I do need extra time, extra space, and extra patience from you when movement is difficult
A is for Active...An active mind and an active body will help me to be healthy for longer period of time
S is for September 2011 and the 4th annual Mary's Wish Golf Outing!
E is for Extraordinary...The people who give my life meaning...my mom and dad, my mother-in-law, my brothers and sisters and their families, my husband, my beautiful daughters, my sweet little Maci, and all of you who made today an unforgettable experience for me...I thank you!!