ILLINOIS BACK INSTITUTE PRESENTS: CHICAGO LEGENDS GOLF CLASSIC BENEFITTING DR. JEFF FOUNDATION and GRIDIRON GREATS

BLOOMINGDALE, IL (September 19, 2011) – Illinois Back Institute is proud to present the Chicago Legends Golf Classic, an inaugural charity event bringing together Chicago Legends from the Bears, Bulls, Cubs, White Sox and more. Players will have the chance to golf with Chicago sports legends including Bo Jackson, Dan Hampton, Steve McMichael, Kevin Butler, Bob Love, and Tom Dreesen on Monday, September 19th at 10am, at the Indian Lakes Resort in Bloomingdale, IL.

The Chicago Legends Golf Classic will benefit two great charities:

• The Dr. Jeff Foundation is dedicated to helping children, by working with Normal Moments and The Saint Iakovos Retreat Center. Normal Moments is devoted to supporting parents with critically ill children in the home, in the hospital and via web resources so that they can spend as much time as possible sharing the most normal moments possible with their children. The St. Iakovos Retreat Center represents an opportunity to give in a way that nourishes children and families, strengthens faith, and supports and extends the Community.
• Gridiron Greats’ mission is to assist retired NFL players who are in dire health and financial distress.  In addition to financial support, Gridiron Greats also assists with the coordination and resourcing of other types of assistance that may be available through a variety of different agencies and social services

Other Chicago Legends in attendance this year will be Dr. Jeff, Larry Wert, Jonathan Brendmeier, Eric Ferguson, Kevin Matthews, Bruce Herron, Sarah Kustok, Jim Cornelison, Steve Trout, Brian Noonan, Catie Keogh, Jamie Blyth, Tim Smithe, Amy Jacobson, Kelly Saindon, Rafer Wiegel, and many more! For more information on these Chicago Legends, a short biography of each is provided on the event’s website.

A live auction, hosted by Mike Adamle, former NFL player and sports personality, will include:

• Meet & Greet with Chicago Bears Brian Urlacher,
• Meet & Greet with Chicago Bulls Carlos Boozer,
• a three night trip for two to Riu Palace Riviera Maya, including air travel from Chicago,
• two VIP Jim Cornelison Chicago Blackhawk tickets with penalty box until first whistle experience (for a mutually agreed upon 2011 game), and

A silent auction will also offer autographed jerseys, bats, balls and other sports paraphernalia from Bo Jackson, Scottie Pippen, Alexei Ramirez, Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane, Carlos Salva, Carlos Quentin and more.

Check in is at 10am, during which a continental breakfast will be available, along with the green being opened for practice. Lunch will be served on the course, followed by cocktails and the silent auction at 4:30. The day will culminate with a dinner buffet at 5:45 and live auction at 6:30.  Tickets are $1,200 for a foursome with a celebrity team captain, $350 for individual golfers, or non-players are invited for the Awards Cocktail Party, Silent and Live Auctions and Dinner for $150, and are available at www.chicagolegendsgolfclassic.com.

Sponsors/Donations

In addition to being able to golf with some of the greats, sponsorship packages are available and donations to auctions are being accepted, for companies looking to contribute. This is an incredible opportunity to market to the sports industry, endorsed by celebrities. The sponsor packages range from $250 to $25,000.  For more information on sponsorship and donations please contact Kristina.Wert@illinoisback.com.

About The Illinois Back Institute

Founded by Dr. Jeff Winternheimer, The Illinois Back Institute (www.illinoisbackpain.com) has five locations throughout Illinois in Wheaton, Berwyn, Countryside, Orland Park and Arlington Heights. For more information, and to learn how to get a free consultation, contact the Illinois Back Institute at 1-866-693-0955 or visit www.illinoisbackpain.com.