By Ian Kieninger, General Manager, CDW

Ian and Sean Regan of CDW, Jon Forsthoffer of Warson Group, and Drew Lydecker also of CDW.

The industry’s best came together in Chicago to face off in fierce competition. However, the PowerPoints were left at work and boardrooms remained empty. In this case, more than 100 people joined the same team in an effort to fight against cancer.

Todd Thomas of X4 makes a toss while CDW’s Drew Lydecker waits his turn.

On September 18, the first annual “Toss for Tots” baggo tournament commenced at Joe’s bar in downtown Chicago. (For more information on baggo, see www.thelazyvolunteer.net/aboutus.html.) The event raised more than $20,000 for Children’s Memorial Hospital’s Cancer Research Center.

More than 20 different carriers and agents, along with other Chicago professionals, came to support the cause. The event was co-chaired by XO Communications’ Keith Tomlin and Kelly Barber, along with CDW’s Katie Else, Shane McNamara and me. Corporate sponsors included X4 Communications, Geckotech, Lakeview Investments, XO, VIP Sports and others.

Dave Henke of Chicago Paramedic, Keith Tomlin of XO, and Bob Welker of Verizon show off the gorgeous baggo trophies.

Forty teams faced off to stake claim as the first “Toss for Tots” champion. Verizon’s Bob Welker and partner Dave Henke took the crown.

Tomlin said, “The event exceeded our expectations and the support was overwhelming. We already have new sponsors and a ton of participants signed up for next year.”

Kelly Barber and Keith Tomlin of XO with Dallas Tomlin of American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

In the end, it is important to remember no matter what team you play for, we all can fight together for a greater cause.

CDW’s Ian Kieninger and Katie Else.

Chuck McEwen of CDW, Lauren McEwen of Rad-Info, Jackie Goodyear of Data Device, and Mike Pallarino of CDW.

John Kuntz, Ben Bonine and Shane McNamara of CDW with iTEMize Technologies’ Mike Shonholz.

User Comments !

Ian,

Great job raising that kind of money for charity!

Posted by: Peter Radizeski | September 25 2008 11:13:19