The Brian E. Wagner Scholarship Fund will host its 14th annual Bags for Wags Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 8.
The charitable event will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. at Visitation School’s Valentino Center, 851 S. York Road in Elmhurst.
Participants, age 16 or older, are welcome to play in the bean bags competition. Celebrate and socialize with the community for this worthy cause. During intermission, a live auction will be held for four tickets in a Chicago Blackhawks sky box with food, beverage, and a parking pass with a retail value of $3,500 (bidding starts at $1,000).
In addition, silent auction items will be available which feature gift cards from popular restaurants and retail stores, merchandise and memorabilia from Chicago sports teams, museums, and more.
Space is limited and the event will likely sell out. Reserve ASAP for your chance to become champions at the 2025 Bags for Wags Tournament. For more information or registration, visit brianewagnerfund.org.
All proceeds will benefit the scholarship fund, which was founded in memory of Brian Edwin Wagner who died in an auto accident at age 16 in 1993. Through the organization’s effort, scholarship funds are being raised to recognize local high school students planning to attend college or trade school in the fall of 2025. Finalists will be selected among dedicated leaders who have exercised sound judgment and participated in volunteer programs that have made a positive impact in their lives and the lives of others.
The committee offers their gratitude to the support of local communities and establishments who continue to open doors for young scholars who are focused on making a difference in society. Brian E. Wagner’s legacy continues to shine through this foundation with integrity and prestige.
Students who have received the award have been honored for their: ambition, resilience and pursuit for excellence. Each recipient proudly accepts the torch that was lit in his name and will inspire others in their future endeavors.
The scholarship fund has bestowed more than $100,000 toward college tuition costs thus far and eagerly awaits the opportunity to reviewing this year’s applications. The deadline to submit is Feb. 28, 2025.
