My friends,

I need your help.

I am raising funds for my Special Olympics East Valley Golf program. We have 35 Special Olympics golfers that have a passion for playing golf. Each athlete plays on a team, typically with a parent or good friend, year round at many challenging courses in Arizona. This year we will be playing at Sun City CC, Omni National in Tucson, Antelope Hills in Prescott, Longbow in Mesa, Oak Creek CC in Sedona, Augusta Ranch in Mesa, and TPC Scottsdale. All of the funds raised will go to support this special year round golf program. These funds also enable us to participate in the Special Olympics National Invitational Golf Tournament if we are lucky enough to be selected. The National Tournament is 3 days and, like the PGA, we cannot use golf carts. So it can be very challenging.

"I have competed in Special Olympics all of my life especially Basketball, Track & Field and Golf. I love to snowboard, kayak, disc golf, and hike. My supportive wife is Hillary Aper-Lindblom. She has been on my team all 7 years we have been together. I have worked at Bob Stump VA Hospital in Prescott for 6 years in the kitchen and love my job. My favorite sports team is the Las Vegas Raiders and I went to a winning game last month in my birthplace! I hope to make it to Nationals!!”

How can you help?

The Thunderbirds have given us a great opportunity to raise funds by matching all donations by an additional 10%. One hundred percent of the funds stay in our Special Olympics golf program and enable us to continue to play golf and improve our game. Your help comes from sponsoring me with a onetime donation, or  a Pledge per Birdie for the 4 days of the Tournament.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Josh