23rd annual tournament brings together 92 golfers to support TLC programs serving children, adults and families across North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. — Sept. 15, 2026 — Ninety-two golfers hit the course for a cause Monday, Sept. 14, helping TLC (founded as Tammy Lynn Center) raise over $110,000 to support children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
The 23rd Annual TLC Golf Classic, held at Lonnie Poole Golf Course at NC State University in Raleigh, brought together golfers, local businesses and community supporters for a day of competition and philanthropy benefiting TLC’s programs and services.
The tournament proceeds help sustain assessments, therapies and home-based supports; community homes and a day program; and care navigation and family support.
“Raising over $110,000 is a testament to the generosity of this community and its commitment to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities,” said Sarah Crawford, CEO of TLC. “Every golfer who joined us, every business that sponsored the tournament and every person who contributed help make our mission possible. Their support allows TLC to continue meeting individuals and families where they are and helping them live their fullest lives.”
For more than two decades, the TLC Golf Classic, historically known as the Tammy Lynn Center Golf Classic, has brought the community together to support TLC’s mission. This year’s tournament featured food and beverages, contests throughout the course and opportunities for participants to learn more about the impact of their support.
TLC recognized Heron Therapeutics, ; the Lonnie and Carol Poole Family Foundation; and Morrison Engineers, PLLC as Ace Sponsors, the tournament’s highest sponsorship level. Bufano and Bufano, DDS; IPS-Integrated Project Services, LLC; and Thomas, Judy & Tucker, P.A. supported the tournament as Eagle Sponsors.
Birdie Sponsors included Batista Grading, Inc.; The “Fore” Episcopalians; Howling Wolf Properties; Kannon’s Clothing; Heather & Adam McCarthy; Morgan Stanley Wealth Management; Newcomb and Company; Oxendine & Associates PLLC; Relias; Sentinel Risk Advisors; Eric Simmons; TowneBank; Vulcan Materials Company; and The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company.
Additional tournament support came from the Kitto Family in memory of Lillian Rives Kitto (“Lilly-bug”); Bright Path Behavioral Health; Van Products; Clarus Biologics; Deloitte; Thomas Donahue and Cynthia Barrow; Langdon & Company; Poyner Spruill LLP; Blue Cross NC; Cooper Equipment; Sam & Karel DiFranco; Charles & Wanda Leffler; Julia M. Adams-Scheurich & Neil Scheurich; Cory & Joe Wellborn; Ann & David White; Brookfields Indoor Golf & Lounge; City BBQ; Craft Public House; Davenport & Company LLC; Keith McDonald ; Lonnie Poole Golf Course; Steve Rubin Photography; and White Street Brewing Co.
TLC also thanks Cape Fear Seafood Company for being on the course to share some delicious snacks and Deep River Brewing Co., Ponysaurus Brewing Co. and Trophy Brewing Co. for beverage donations.
“The success of this event extends far beyond one day on the golf course,” Crawford said. “It means TLC can continue creating opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to grow, connect and thrive. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who continues to show up for TLC and the people and families we serve.”
To learn more about TLC and support its mission, visit www.nctlc.org.
About TLC
TLC empowers individuals of all abilities to live their fullest lives. For nearly 57 years, TLC has supported people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, offering comprehensive services that help them grow, connect and thrive. Based in Raleigh, TLC supports more than 1,700 children, adults and families each year across North Carolina through on-site and community-based initiatives that foster inclusion and improve quality of life. TLC’s services include assessments and testing, therapies, and home-based supports; community homes and a day program; and care navigation and family support.