Golf Fore the Kids

Golf Fore the Kids was created in early 2003 in honor of Jacob Osit, after he courageously fought what, we then thought, was the worse part of his battle against cancer. Since then, Golf Fore the Kids has funded both the development of new aggressive cancer care strategies and treatment programs at The Jimmy Fund as well as many support services to cancer patients and their families at the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center.

On August 23, 2007, our brave little soul passed away just after his 10th birthday. Since his diagnosis with Stage IV Neuroblastoma in December 2001, he battled bravely and brought smiles to so many. Now, more than ever, we are committed to supporting his memory and helping other kids win their battle.

The Impact

As a result of the donations collected through Golf Fore the Kids, the following progress has been made.

New aggressive strategies and treatment programs have been developed at The Jimmy Fund. These programs are leading to more effective care and better outcomes for cancer patients around the world.

Oncology patients at the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center have benefited from the services of Dr. Robert Deutch, a clinical psychologist who works on-site at the oncology clinic. Dr. Deutch assists children and families in coping with the anxiety and pain associated with cancer treatment. These services are provided at no cost as a result of the donations collected through Golf Fore the Kids.

The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp opened a new miniature golf course. The camp provides children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses with camaraderie, joy and a renewed sense of being a kid. They also get to do things that no one knew they were capable of doing.

A memorial pavilion and garden was constructed at the Boundless Playground in South Windsor. "Jacob's View" was dedicated to the memory of Jacob Aaron Osit.

A handcrafted toychest was constructed for the Hemotology/Oncology Clinic at CCMC. The chest was filled with prizes for patients to get on their clinic visits. Over 300 prizes (and counting) have been donated.

Childhood Cancer Facts

Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in children.
Every school day, 46 young people, or two classrooms of students, are diagnosed with cancer in this country.
Childhood cancers affect more potential patient-years of life than any other cancer except breast and lung cancer.
The causes of most childhood cancers are unknown. At present, childhood cancer cannot be prevented.
Childhood cancer occurs regularly, randomly and spares no ethnic group, socioeconomic class, or geographic region. In the United States, the incidence of cancer among adolescents and young adults is increasing at a greater rate than any other age group, except those over 65 years.