Keys Charity Fund 20th Annual Golf Classic

Held on June 10, 2024 at Southview Country Club

This year’s event was a great success! Our thanks and more info to come!!

In 2023 you Raised $72,412.23 for our recipient! Each year you help us make life changing impacts. We cannot begin to express our gratitude to all who make this possible.

Our 2024 Recipient – Austin Tschida

The only thing faster than Austin on a racetrack, is the speed that things can change.

A rapidly growing tumor on his leg led to a late October ’23 diagnosis of aggressive T-Cell Lymphoma. This has redirected all efforts and focus to defeating this foe. His first chemotherapy infusion was in early November. His Oncology Team has a 6 month treatment plan of chemo and then a Stem Cell Transplant.

Austin’s career as a Fire Truck Technician involves significant physical activity and also driving. He is unable to perform his work duties, foreseeably through his treatment course. Never being happy with just an “average” challenge, Austin, Aleah and Ashton are also expecting a baby in April! Great news, but tough timing.

Proceeds from this year’s event will help to pay for medical expenses that are not covered by insurance, as well as support lost income as Austin continues on his road to recovery.

Meet Our 2023 Recipient, Christopher Schlemmer

Christopher suffers from Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation. It impacts all of his development. He doesn’t eat by mouth, is wheel chair bound, and is non-verbal.

Christopher’s family regularly travels out of state to access therapies where specialists have helped Christopher gain motor skills, enabling him to help his caregivers, access his environment, and help him learn to play more independently. Twice a year, he travels for intensive therapy, which costs around $20,000.

Christopher’s family also needs to modify their home with an addition so that his bedroom can be on the first floor. It is hoped that the addition will include an accessible bathroom, making Christopher’s selfcare and hygiene needs easier to meet.