Events

Thank you to everyone who joined us!

We are overwhelmed with gratitude to announce that together, we raised over $80,000. This achievement would not have been possible without your generous support and enthusiastic participation.

As we continue to spread the Anchored For Life message, we are inspired by the impact we can make when we come together. Your contributions will enable us to further our mission.

Thank You AFL Army!

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the 170 individuals who attended, participated, sponsored, donated, bid, and played in the inaugural Anchored for Life Golf Outing.

Your incredible support made this our most successful fundraiser yet, surpassing our expectations by raising an impressive $90,000+! This brings us 32% closer to our goal of funding a CILA home in DuPage County.

An Outstanding Second Year!

The response to our funding efforts was amazing. The groundswell of support to help Anne and her family, in Paul's memory, was palpable on a gorgeous summer night.

Thanks to generous support from local Naperville and Wheaton businesses, raffle donors, and our incredible volunteers, we raised over $11,000 in one evening!

Honoring a Tradition

In the early 2000s, brothers Paul and Dan Ruppe and friend Jeff Sheets started an annual baseball excursion alternating between Wrigley Field and Camden Yards.

Keeping this tradition alive, we hosted friends and family in a suite overlooking the O's game. Guests enjoyed food, drinks, raffle prizes, and great company in Paul's memory.

Launch of AnchoredForLife.org!

What an outstanding turnout for our launch! The evening could not have gone better - it's as though we had a heavenly helper watching over us, elevating the generosity and joy present on a gorgeous summer night.

In one evening we raised over $11,000 thanks to our amazing supporters, local businesses, and dedicated volunteers who made this vision possible.

Thank you to the Anchored For Life Army and Lazy Dog!

We're incredibly grateful for making this fundraiser such a success. From October 9-15, supporters gathered to enjoy great food, meaningful conversation, and a shared purpose of giving back.

When local businesses and neighbors come together, real impact follows. We're proud to work alongside partners who are willing to invest in our mission.