Rod Simons Golf For The Gift

To date, Gift of Adoption Minnesota has awarded has awarded greater than $550,000 in adoption assistance grants. Thanks to the Rod Simons Memorial Golf For the Gift, more than 200 adopted children have come home to their forever families here in Minnesota, Western Wisconsin, and the Northern Plains region! In 2017, Rod was honored posthumously with the prestigious Angels in Adoption Award by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (Washington, DC). I know he would insist we’ve still only scratched the surface... so many more forever families are waiting!

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To date, Gift of Adoption Minnesota has awarded has awarded greater than $550,000 in adoption assistance grants. Thanks to the Rod Simons Memorial Golf For the Gift, more than 200 adopted children have come home to their forever families here in Minnesota, Western Wisconsin, and the Northern Plains region!Please consider supporting the 2026 Rod Simons Memorial Golf for the Gift of Adoption Tournament!

Sponsorship opportunities are linked on the home page and we are happy to customize any sponsorship package! Please return the sponsor confirmation form at your earliest convenience and prior to June 1st. Please contact Pat Reis at [email protected] or 612-636-3905 with questions.



Thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration and support. Thanks to your sponsorship, we will continue to fulfill Rod’s vision to bring children home to their forever families. What a Gift!

This beautiful family of five shared their powerful adoption story at our 18th Annual Golf for the Gift event. With help from a Gift of Adoption grant, they were able to welcome their daughter home.
Thank you for inspiring us all and reminding us what this mission is truly about.

We couldn’t have done it without you!
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible sponsors for making Golf for the Gift a success. Your generosity helps bring children home and supports adoptive families across Minnesota.

Because of you:
•More grants will be awarded
•More families will be supported
•More children will find their forever homes

Thank you for being part of this mission.

Former KSTP Sports Director, Rod Simons, created Golf for the Gift tournament 18 years ago. The event supports families looking to adopt. The legacy continues to this day. His wife, Pam, and daughter Annie, tell us more about the Rod Simons Memorial Golf for the Gift of Adoption.

Golf for the Gift Former KSTP Sports Director, Rod Simons, created Golf for the Gift tournament 18 years ago. The event supports families looking to adopt. The legacy continues to this day. His wife, Pam, and daughter Annie, tell us more about the Rod Simons Memorial Golf for the Gift of Adoption.

Pam & Annie on set this morning at Minnesota Live!
Spreading the word about Golf for the Gift happening June 18th — supporting adoption grants that bring children one step closer to home.

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Let the bidding begin! 🎉
The Golf for the Gift auction is officially OPEN. Every dollar raised helps fund adoption grants for Minnesota families.

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Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Rod Simons Memorial Golf For The Gift of Adoption Celebrity Golf Tournament

We’re back for the 18th Rod Simons Memorial Golf For The Gift. Once again, we’re fortunate to tee-off for another great day at the gorgeous Troy Burne Golf Club in Hudson. We raise needed funds to support grants from the Gift of Adoption Fund, which will directly impact local Minnesota families, allowing parents to reach that “financial finish line” and provide permanency to a child in need of a loving family.

We’re honored to recognize the NFL Alumni Minnesota Chapter as a Gold Sponsor of our Golf for the Gift fundraiser!

Founded in 1967, the NFL Alumni Association is the most well-known and respected organization for retired NFL players. This nonprofit is made up of former players, coaches, cheerleaders, spouses, and associate members—united in their mission to serve, assist, and inform one another in life after the league.

Through medical, financial, educational, and social programs, they help members stay healthy, connected, and thriving.

Thank you for supporting adoption and helping us grow forever families!

Learn more or join us for the event:
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A huge thank you to York Solutions for being a Gold Sponsor of our Golf for the Gift fundraiser!

York Solutions is an industry-leading technology consulting firm that partners with clients to deliver tailored, innovative, and reliable tech solutions. Their mission? To empower success and help businesses stay one step ahead in an ever-changing world.

We’re so grateful for your support in helping us fund adoption grants and grow forever families!

Want to learn more about our event or get involved?
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