Bruce Hill - Spring 2012
Current residence: Orland Park, IL
Occupation: Civil Engineer
Yrs donated or played in tourney: I think 7-8 years
Bruce was selected for the 'spotlight' because of his close connection to cancer, his family's great efforts in the 'For Julie' Walk that has accomplished amazing things, and his enthusiasm for the KFM Classic.
Do you have a connection in the fight against cancer?
Yes, like most people I have had family members who have cancer now (my uncle with prostrate cancer) or have died of cancer (my cousin died at age 13 from leukemia almost 10 years ago). The For Julie Foundation was created in my cousin's (named Julie) honor to raise money for research to hopefully find a cure for leukemia and to help out families with children who have leukemia who need money to continue their care. I have had different levels of involvement in the different fundraisers that we have had. Our biggest fundraiser is the 2 mile walk, dinner, and auction that we hold the last Friday of July in Orland Park. If anyone has any interest, you can find out more info on both the walk and the Foundation at www.forjulie.org.
How did you become involved with the KFM Cancer Classic?
I went to the University of Illinois with Alan Lathrop, good friends with Kevin from Arcola. Through Alan I met Kevin one night while he was visiting from Dayton. For some reason he wasn't wearing pants in the middle of Clybourn at the time. A few years later, Kevin mentioned the Mini Golf Tourney that he runs, so I decided to give it a try.
Why do you donate to the KFM Cancer Classic?
The KFM Cancer Classic is a very well run and enjoyable event. I am a big fan of smaller charities where you know the money is actually going towards the cause in their mission statement. Not to mention playing in Mini Golf tournament is always a good idea.
What is your most memorable experience at KFM?
A few years ago I won somewhere between $25-$30 playing $1 a hole skins with Alan. Do the math, that is not an easy feat to accomplish.
Do you have any advice for this year's players at the tournament?
1) Always do a shot of Cognac when you make a hole-in-one
2) Don't bring your own personal putter or golf ball. You never want to be THAT guy or girl.