Kate's Shots & Shenanigans

Kate's shots & shenanigans

Join us August 22, 2025 for the 7th annual Kate's Shots & Shenanigans Golf Tournament in honor of Kate Arpano

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Westminster Country Club
51 Ellis Road Westminster, MA
August 22, 2025
Shotgun start 9:00AM
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A Benefit For...
The Cure Starts Now

Event details

Friday August 22, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Dinner begins at 3:00 p.m.

Location:
Westminster Country Club
51 Ellis Road
Westminster, MA

Join us for our 7th annual Kate's Shots & Shenanigans!  Last year was a day full of golf, fun, laughter, great food, tons of raffles and a silent auction! We are excited to continue the shenanigans again this year in honor of Kate to raise much needed funds for The Cure Starts Now to find the HomeRun Cure to all cancers! 
Kate loved being surrounded by her family, friends and community – and we cannot think of a better way to gather together - with tons of fun and laughs!

In order to prepare ahead of time for food and beverage, carts, etc. we are requiring pre-registration. Register before July 19 for the early-bird registration discount.

The Cure Starts Now is a non-profit organization raising funds for pediatric brain cancer research – with less than 3% overhead! This means your donation goes straight to the researchers, where the most innovative and talented professionals are making strides to finding the cure for not just DIPG, but ALL cancers! The Cure Starts Now is looking for the Homerun Cure™. It is believed that if we can find the treatment for the biggest cancer bully, pediatric brain tumors, that we can find the treatment for all types of cancer.

We can’t wait to see you on August 22nd!

REGISTRATION DETAILS

Individual golfer ($150) or Foursome ($600) before July 19
Individual golfer ($175) or Foursome ($700)

Registration includes entry to the 18 hole golf tournament, golf cart, lunch on the course, and dinner.

Dinner Only:
$50 per person 

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Our Cause

The Central Massachusetts Chapter of The Cure Starts Now was started in honor of Kate Arpano. She was diagnosed with DIPG on August 16, 2014. She fought with bravery and strength for 17 months. In her all too short six years here on Earth, Kate inspired so many with her love for life, compassion towards others, and her endless silliness. She loved playing with her little sister, dancing, playing silly jokes, school, cooking, shopping and cats. Kate taught everyone that there is always time to stop to smell the flowers, to find joy in every single day, and to do good for others. Her belly giggles, contagious smile and big hugs are missed every day.

Event Sponsors


become a sponsor

Must receive sponsorship form and payment by August 1, 2025. All logos must be submitted by August 1, 2025 to guarantee them on printed materials. Payments can be made online or mailed in with the form.

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PRESENTING  – $2,500 (2 available)

  • Logo placed with event title
  • Opportunity to speak at event
  • Logo on front page of the website
  • Logo and link mentioned in social media thank you post
  • Option for space at the event (must be manned by company)
  • Option to provide marketing materials to be handed out to participants
  • Logo and link on sponsor page of the event website
  • Logo placed on signage around the course
  • Logo included in email blast thank you
  • Logo on participation flyers 
  • Complimentary registration for 1 team of 4

GOLD  – $1,000 (8 available)

  • Logo mentioned in social media thank you post
  • Option for space at the event (must be manned by company)
  • Option to provide marketing materials to be handed out to participants
  • Logo on sponsor page of the event website
  • Logo placed on signage around the course
  • Logo included in email blast thank you
  • Logo on participation flyers 
  • Complimentary registration for 2 golfers

SILVER  – $500 (Unlimited)

  • Logo on sponsor page of the event website
  • Logo placed on signage around the course
  • Logo included in email blast thank you
  • Logo on participation flyers 
  • Complimentary registration for 1 golfer

HOLE SPONSOR  – $250 (Unlimited)

  • Logo placed on signage around the course
  • Name included in email blast thank you
  • Name on participation flyers 

SUPPORTER  – $100-$249 (Unlimited)

  • Name included in email blast thank you
  • Name on participation flyers 

IN-KIND SPONSOR (product or service donation)

  • Sponsorship level determined by monetary value of product/service donation