Record-Breaking Year for Lerner & Rowe’s Annual Cornhole Tournament

Our 4th Annual Cornhole Tournament was a resounding success!

Arianna Baiz, Outreach Director for Lerner & Rowe’s Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland law firms, enthusiastically shared the following news about the tournament:

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2024 Sponsors, Donor, & Tournament Organizers

Our 4th Annual Cornhole Tournament would not have been the success that it was without the support of this year’s sponsors, donors, and tournament organizers. We greatly appreciate all of you!  

• APM (Advanced Physical Medicine)—Champion Level and “Last Man Standing” sponsor
• Sklare Law—Amateur Level sponsor
• Custy Law, La Clinica, and Vito & Dollenmaier Law—Average Joe Level sponsors 
• Smith & Fankhauser—Beer garden and field sponsor
• J. Galt—Field sponsor
• Lamar Advertising—Tournament donor
• Signarama—In-kind sponsor for the field decals
• South of the River Baggers—Tournament organizer and management
• RPG 12—Tournament organizer and management

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2024 Cornhole Tournament Winners

We’d also like to extend our sincere appreciation to all the competitors who registered and participated in our 4th Annual Cornhole Tournament. Your enthusiasm and dedication helped make this event a success.

Further, congratulations to the following 2024 Lerner & Rowe Gives Back Cornhole Tournament winners:

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Impressive 4th Annual Tournament Stats Unveiled 

Lastly, we are extremely proud to share these impressive stats that further showcase the incredible growth of our annual cornhole tournament:

• Top Dog Tourney: We’ve officially claimed the title of the largest cornhole tournament in Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland!
• National Recognition: We’ve even cracked the top 10 cornhole tournaments in the entire country!
• A Nationwide Crowd: Players from Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Kentucky joined the fun!
• Record-Breaking Numbers: We had a record-breaking 115 teams participate, a significant increase from last year.
• Pro Powerhouse: The competition was fierce! We welcomed 14 professional cornhole players, including the #1 and #5 ranked players in the world – those you see throwing bags on ESPN!

Thanks again to everyone who helped make it happen! We can’t wait to see you all at the 2025 Cornhole Tournament!

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Photos from Lerner & Rowe’s 2024 Cornhole Tournament:

Lerner and Rowe Gives Back is pleased to once again sponsor PANDA’s (People Acting Now Discovering Answers) “Children Helping Children” Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon.

This year’s “Here Comes the Sun” themed fundraiser was held on Friday, May 10, 2024, at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix.

Proceeds raised through sponsorships, donations, and other fundraising activities will be used by PANDA to raise awareness and private funding for the Steele Children’s Research Center.

Steele Children’s Research Center is the flagship pediatric medical research center in Arizona that is committed to finding solutions to childhood disorders and diseases.

PANDA 24th Annual Event Highlights

Event highlights included a fashion show featuring “Children Helping Children” models, luncheon, live and silent auctions, raffle and after party. 

Become a PANDA Donor – Help Steele Children’s Research Center

You too can take an active role in helping give kids a healthier future by becoming a PANDA donor online today. You can also contact PANDA directly to learn more about its 24th Annual “Children Helping Children” Fashion show and Luncheon by visiting azpanda.org.

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Photos from 24th Annual PANDA Fashion Show & Luncheon:

Lerner and Rowe, a proud supporter of our community, was thrilled to sponsor the 2024 Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Runnin’ for the House 5K Run & Family Fun Walk in Las Vegas. The Ronald McDonald House provides a vital service to families with sick children, offering a warm and welcoming place to stay near the hospital while their child receives treatment.

For many Lerner and Rowe employees, the cause hits close to home.  “I am so grateful to Lerner and Rowe for giving us an opportunity to give back to our community and especially for getting to participate in this walk,” shared one employee. “The Ronald McDonald House is important to my own family, but also to several of our friends who have relied on them during their children’s illnesses. It was wonderful to be able to give back to them in this small gesture.”

The entire Lerner and Rowe team is proud to have played a part in supporting this important organization and the families it serves.

Learn more about the 2024 Runnin’ for the House 5K Run & Family Fun Walk at rmhlv.org. 

We’re excited to share our continued support for the Phoenix Kidney Walk! For over six years, we’ve been a proud sponsor of this impactful event. The Walk not only raises critical funds for kidney research and patient services but also unites the community in showing patients they’re not alone.

This year was especially rewarding. On April 14th, we had the honor of being the official sponsor for the 2024 Rubber Duck Scavenger Hunt, adding a fun element to the Walk.

Additionally, we were thrilled to learn that the Phoenix Kidney Walk raised over $85,300! 

These funds will make a significant difference as more than 80 cents of every dollar brought in goes directly towards supporting vital initiatives, including:

• Research for advancements in kidney disease treatment and prevention
• Patient services to improve quality of life
• Professional education for healthcare providers
• Public health education programs
• Community services 

Want to learn more about the 2024 Phoenix Kidney Walk, or how to get involved in future events?

• Contact Jen Godbehere at (602) 845-7907 or [email protected].
• Visit the event website for additional details at kidneywalk.org/phoenix 

We’re proud to once again be part of this important cause and look forward to making a continued impact alongside the National Kidney Foundation of Arizona!

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Photos from the 2024 Kidney Walk:

Inspired by Youth, Fueled by Hope: Lerner & Rowe Supports the BGCG Celebrate Youth Gala

We at Lerner and Rowe are deeply moved by the stories of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale (BGCG). Team member Stephanie Parks shared how these young club members, overcoming challenges, found their voices and achieved success. Their resilience and determination are truly inspiring.

That’s why we’re thrilled to have been a sponsor and attendees of the BGCG’s Celebrate Youth Gala on March 23rd at Scottsdale Hangar One. This wasn’t just a gala; it’s a movement – a chance to celebrate 70 years of empowering young lives and fuel the potential of future generations.

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Additional photos from the BGCG Scottsdale: 2024 Celebrate Youth Gala:

Beach Ball, a one-of-a-kind experience trading tuxedos and ball gowns for resort wear, is a vital source of funding for Phoenix Children’s. Beach Ball 2024 swept guests away for a night in Ibiza at the Arizona Biltmore on March 23rd.

Lerner & Rowe Gives Back attendees enjoyed a front row seat to entertainment from DJ James Kennedy and DJ Pauly D, curated cuisine and signature cocktails in an immersive experience to raise $1.2 million for the foundation.

Lerner & Rowe Gives Back supported the awe-inspiring drone show and had a blast supporting our 2024 nonprofit partner. 

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Additional Beach Ball 2024 photos:

For a second year, Lerner & Rowe Gives Back is partnering with the Multi Agency Academic Cooperative (MAAC) Foundation as a Silver Sponsor. 

Through their top-notch facilities, the MAAC Foundation offers a variety of life-saving training and services to EMS, firefighters, and police officers. In turn, our first responders are equipped with knowledge and training to better serve our communities. 

Without the MAAC, many of these first responders would go without these vital services. It’s an honor to support those who serve our community.

Find out more about the training and skill enhancement training offered by the MAAC Foundation in Valparaiso, Indiana, visit maacfoundation.org.

Lerner & Rowe is ecstatic to announce our support and new partnership with TradeWinds Services.

TradeWinds serves individuals with special needs by empowering them to realize their full potential. This is accomplished through a variety of services offered for children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities. 

It’s organizations, like TradeWinds, that help power our communities forward!

Learn more about this empowering organization at tradewindsnwi.org.

We are excited to announce that our very own Kevin Rowe of Lerner & Rowe Gives Back has been chosen as a finalist for the 2024 Champions of Change nonprofit leader grant sponsored by BOK Financial. 

Please vote online now for Kevin Rowe (and one nonprofit organization of your choice) through March 31, 2024. 

If Kevin wins, the $2,500 grant funds will be used to positively impact local communities in the state. 

Find the Az Business magazine article that contains more details and a voting link here.  

Learn more about the many different ways Lerner & Rowe Gives Back positively impacts Arizona organizations that focus on youth programs, health and human services, animal welfare, and public safety under the news section now.

To recap, it just takes a few minutes to vote for our own Kevin Rowe of Lerner & Rowe Gives Back! Your support is greatly appreciated.

What Is the 2024 Champions of Change event?

Az Business magazine will celebrate all Champions of Change finalists and winners at a luncheon on May 16, 2024 at DoubleTree by Hilton Paradise Valley – Scottsdale. Winners of the BOK Financial grants will also be awarded during the luncheon.

Find more details about the 2024 Champions of Change event here. 

As a 2024 sponsor of the Tucson Subaru Pets of Pima Parade and Friends of Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) Festival, our team had the unique opportunity to connect with local community members and celebrate a shared love for animals. 

Team member Brandy Conrad shared the following comments about the event: “Tucson is a very pet friendly community and came out in force to show its love for pets. We had a lot of fun meeting pets and their humans and everyone loved the gear we gave away!”

Lerner & Rowe Supports a Worthy Cause

Friends of PACC plays a vital role in supporting the Pima Animal Care Center, ensuring the well-being of countless animals and facilitating adoptions. Through this sponsorship opportunity, we were thrilled to directly contribute to their lifesaving work.

Learn more about the parade at petsofpimaparade.com and about Friends of PACC at friendsofpacc.org.

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Additional photos from the 2024 Tucson Subaru Pets of Pima Parade & Friends of PACC Festival: