Fundraising Events

Special Events

Our annual Gala and Golf Scramble are a major funding source for TradeWinds Rehabilitation Center. Each year we strive to make the fundraisers bigger and better than before. We are lucky enough to have a strong dedication from both our staff members and community volunteers that allow these events to be so successful. We are always in need of volunteers, donations, and especially participants to ensure victory in our fundraisers. If you are interested in being on a committee or participating in any of our fundraisers, please contact Susan at (219) 949-4000, ext. 245.

The Gala has been a major success for the children and adults here at TradeWinds. The Gala, which celebrates different faces of support each year, is revered for its popularity in Northwest Indiana. A great night for all makes a world of difference by providing new programs for the children and adults. The event is held each year in April and is held at The Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza in Merrillville.

Congratulations to the 2007 Honoree:
Bill Wellman!

Next year's Gala will be on April 19, 2008

The annual “Golf Scramble for Kids” is a timely tradition and Indiana’s Premier Golf Outing. Held each year at Briar Ridge Country Club in Schererville, TradeWinds golfers have raised over a half million dollars for children with disabilities. “The Golf Scramble for Kids,” is scheduled each year for July.

Next year's Scramble will be on July 7, 2008.

Each year the board members, staff and volunteers of TradeWinds get together and host a picnic for the consumers, or clients, of TradeWinds. The event usually takes place at Lake Etta and consists of a barbeque, games, prizes, fishing, swimming, canoing, etc. The event is a way to show the consumers how much they mean to TradeWinds. The picnic is held in August.

Our annual Christmas parties are another way TradeWinds shows the staff and consumers their appreciation for all the hard work and a great year.  The Christmas party for our Consumers is an all-day event held at TradeWinds that consists of a talent show, movies, a DJ and Santa himself.  We also have a separate Christmas party for the Children’s Department where Santa makes a special trip to TradeWinds to visit the children.  The Staff Christmas party is held at the Horseshoe Casino and is a great way for our staff members to relax and have a good time.