iColinClassic

Monday, September 26, 2016 marked the inaugural iColin Classic, a fundraising event for the foundation set up to honor Colin Y. Farbotko.

Colin was a distinguished athlete, talented musician, accomplished web designer, devoted husband, brother, and son, and was loved by all who knew him. He passed away in 2012 after battling ALS and is sorely missed. The iColin Classic event was created by friends Kevin and Kim Frantz, Pete Schonebaum, Tim Baardseth, and wife Marney Olson to be a space for friends and admirers to gather!

87 golfers enjoyed the course at Brackett’s Crossing in Lakeville, MN, and were joined by nearly 30 more for the banquet dinner in the evening to remember his wit, his humor, and the uniquely epic way he lived his life. More than 36 companies and friends sponsored the event, led by the top sponsor, Thrivent Financial. More than 65 additional groups made donations as well, and the event all together raised more than $27,000 for the 501c3 group, the iColin Classic.

The board members wish to thank all who participated in honoring Colin, and will be distributing the funds to two groups: the ALS Association to assist those currently living with ALS and to establish the Colin Y. Farbotko Scholarship at their joint alma mater, Luther College.

Join us for next year’s epic event to be held September 25, 2017, to fully fund Colin’s legacy scholarship and continue to aid families through the ALS Association. Look to www.icolinclassic.blogspot.com for details… “something’s brewing”!