18 Fore Life celebrates 20 years at annual banquet

Friday, June 4, 2021

DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

The 18 Fore Life Charity celebrated its 20th anniversary at its annual banquet Friday evening. Featured speakers Darryl Orr and Dick Vermeil both inspired those in attendance and sprinkled laughter into their respective speeches at the Dexter Elks Lodge. The charity is surpassing $3 million in love offerings with this years event. The annual golf tournament is Saturday at Hidden Trails Country Club.

Coach Dick Vermeil and his wife Carol pose for a photo with the Kruse family.
Kerri Kruse welcomes everyone to the banquet.
Rev. Mike Williams leads the invocation.
Darryl Orr delivers a speech laced with humor.
Coach Dick Vermeil delivers his address.
Scott Kruse toasts his brother, the late Ben Kruse.
The charity's corporate sponsors were honored at the event.