Our Mission

Peter J. KrauseChief Executive Officer & President
Southeast Region Marsh McLennan Agency

Why Sponsor?

MMA Charity Kids 2023
Each year, as part of the tournament promotion, we feature a few of the children that are part of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation family. As you read about our “2023 Charity Classic Kids”, we hope you will be inspired by their heroic stories of love, strength, devotion, and above all, hope.
Your Support at Work
Emergency Financial Relief for Families by Type of Need
The Butterfly fund gifted $456,962.42 in 2023.


MMA CHARITY CLASSIC
"Your child has a brain tumor” are shocking and terrifying words no parent should ever have to hear. Unfortunately, though, 13 children and teens receive this diagnosis every day.




MMA CHARITY CLASSIC
ADITA
Age: 11
Diagnoses Date: October, 2017
Tumor Type: Medulloblastoma

In 2017, Adita was a beautiful, smart, caring, healthy, strong and sweet child. She loved her school and dance class and her best friend in the world was her little brother Mario. While Mario is still her best friend today, a lot has changed. A few weeks before Adita’s diagnosis, she started to vomit for no reason and as quick as it came on, it also went away.
She lost her awareness of direction and coordination of skills at her dance classes. Mom took her to the pediatrician repeatedly, but labs and testing were “ok” and they sent Adita home. One day at school she fainted, and her pediatrician immediately told mom to go directly to the hospital. An hour later, Adita was going in for an MRI and an hour after
that mom received the news that would forever change their lives. She had a tumor behind her brain, by the cerebellum.
After two years of surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation, countless hospital stays, and more
than any child should ever have to endure, Adita is currently showing no evidence of disease. Every three months she goes in for her MRI and as her mother shared “We are still fighting this unpredictable and silent ghost.” Today Adita is back at school, but it’s different, it’s more difficult for her to focus and learn. Adita has wanted to be a dancer since she could walk, but the lasting balance effects from her tumor make this dream difficult. She admires the character of “Felicie”
from the movie LEAP, because she was a French orphan and she fought against everything to follow her dream to become a ballet dancer and one day dance at the OPERA at Paris,
and she did!

Aden
Age: 10 at passing
Diagnoses Date: December, 2018
Tumor Type: aPXA
On Sunday, August 29th, he took his last breath here on earth and opened his eyes in eternal glory. Aden loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter but his true passion was golf. Aden aspired to become a professional golfer. Aden looked up to Tiger Woods and Abraham Ancer as his favorite golfers to watch. Aden loved his community and was a light to anyone who knew him.
NICHOLAS
Age: 22
Diagnoses Date: December 2008
Tumor Type: Germinoma

Nicholas’s joy is anchored in his family – mom Kathleen, dad Andrew, and his favorite person, his sister Noelle. Diagnosed at just eight-years-old, it took the McIntyre family more than two years to receive a diagnosis and course of treatment. In 2009, Nicholas went through radiation, though it profoundly changed his life. “All those things that are so easy and natural that we don’t think about is a challenge for him every day,” shared Kathleen.
Nicholas has had to develop his own way of communicating and relies on the aid of others for simple tasks like getting dressed, going to the store, and other seemingly basic life skills. Nicholas’s family has had to also reconcile their dreams they had for Nicholas pre-diagnosis with their new hopes for his future. When Nicholas turned 18, instead of taking him to college, his parents ahd to go to court and seek legal guardianship over him. “ He should be looking forward to what he’s going to do when he grows up. I mourn that. I cry over that.” It’s also hard not to think of the what if’s. “What if my son didn’t have a brain tumor….”
Nicholas’s diagnosis has certainly been defining in his life, but it does not define who he is. He is a young man full of hope, hilarity, and humility. His genuine care for others is evident in every interaction he has and is a testament to the care and love he’s received from the PBTF community.
While Nicholas’s brain tumor may have robbed him of the traditional trappings of childhood and young adulthood, his family makes it a priority that he has purpose and meaning in his life. Prior to his diagnosis, Nicholas would say his greatest hobby was helping others. To this day, he remains committed to that. He shares his story to help other families because he knows that it takes a community of love and support to overcome the challenges, isolation, and heartbreak that come with learning their children have to fight for their lives. He fights for them, too.
LILI
Age: 7
Diagnoses Date: Month 00, 0000
Tumor Type: Optic Nerve Glioma

When she began her year of weekly chemotherapy treatments in February 2019, Lilli chose to wear a yellow Beauty and the Beast Belle costume for her first appointment. She was greeted with smiles and excitement. For 52 weeks, Lilli’s princess dresses became her suit of armor, giving her the courage to face treatments and frequent trips to clinic.
The night before each appointment, Lilli would spend time picking out the perfect dress to wear. She never repeated an outfit, which made every week a surprise for the hospital’s amazing care team. Lilli’s dresses were her way to share “princess joy” with everyone, transforming a very tough situation into something that her family could look forward to.
Through her bravery and compassion for other kids like her, Lilli inspired the formation of Costumes for Courage. Friends and family gift costumes, ranging from princesses to superheroes, to children receiving treatment for cancer and other chronic illnesses. They hope that, just like it did for Lilli, a costume gives a child that extra bit of strength and courage when they need it most.
Today, Lilli has finished treatment and is living her best life. She goes in for MRIs every three months and will for the unforeseeable future. But that doesn’t stop this spunky girl from continuing to wear her costumes and share her joy with all around her.



Sponsors
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MMA CHARITY CLASSIC

Why Sponsor?


How You Can Get Involved
Payments can be made directly through the links at the sponsorship
levels below by credit card. If you require an invoice and will be paying
by check, please still complete the registration through the
appropriate link below and use the promo code “check”. Someone
from our team will follow up with you within 5 business days.

$15,000+
PRESENTING
Sponsor
A Roof Over Their Heads
Your contribution of $15,000 supports our commitment to provide 10-15 families’ rent or mortgage.
Included with this sponsorship
• Participation in the Cocktails and Cornhole PBTF Event
• One (1) Cornhole Logo Board
• Five (5)– 2 person teams – Cornhole tournament and 12x spectator ticket
• Presenting Sponsor recognition for the MMA PBTF Benefit Charity Broadcast
• 1, 30 second commercials during the live broadcast
• Charity Broadcast Event specific social media
• MMA and PBTF Website Event Page logo driven hyperlink
• MMA and PBTF Event specific email blast
• Digital Event Program Inclusion
• Social media recognition
• Corporate email closure hyperlink
Your contribution of $12,500 supports our commitment to provide 5-10 families with funeral services for a child who earned their wings too soon.
Included with this sponsorship
• Participation in the Cocktails and Cornhole PBTF Event
• One (1) Cornhole Logo Board
• Four (4) – 2 person teams – Cornhole tournament and 10x spectator tickets
• Presenting Sponsor recognition for the MMA PBTF Benefit Charity Broadcast
• 1, 30 second commercials during the live broadcast
• Charity Broadcast Event specific social media
• MMA and PBTF Website Event Page logo driven hyperlink
• MMA and PBTF Event specific email blast
• Digital Event Program Inclusion
• Social media recognition
• Corporate email closure hyperlink
$12,500+
(Hole-In-One)
Sponsor
The Gift of Peace for a Grieving Family
$10,000+
(Double Eagle)
Emotional Support to Help a Family Thrive
Your contribution of $10,000 supports our commitment to provide a safe place to stay for 10 families while they receive treatment at out-of-town hospitals, and helps with funeral services for a child who earned their wings too soon. As a family lays a child to rest, this financial assistance gives them a much-needed moment to focus on their grief.
Included with this sponsorship
• Participation in the Cocktails and Cornhole PBTF Event
• One (1) Cornhole Logo Board
• Three (3) – 2 person teams – Cornhole tournament and 8x spectator tickets
• Presenting Sponsor recognition for the MMA PBTF Benefit Charity Broadcast
• 1, 30 second commercials during the live broadcast
• Charity Broadcast Event specific social media
• MMA and PBTF Website Event Page logo driven hyperlink
• MMA and PBTF Event specific email blast
• Digital Event Program Inclusion
• Social media recognition
• Corporate email closure hyperlink
Your contribution of $7,500 supports our commitment to provide two one-hour counseling sessions for 25-30 families.
Included with this sponsorship
• Participation in the Cocktails and Cornhole PBTF Event
• One (1) Cornhole Logo Board
• Three (3) – 2 person teams – Cornhole tournament and 6x spectator tickets
• Charity Broadcast Event specific social media
• MMA and PBTF Website Event Page logo driven hyperlink
• MMA and PBTF Event specific email blast
• Digital Event Program Inclusion
• Social media recognition
• Corporate email closure hyperlink
$7,500 Sponsor
( Eagle)
Emotional Support to Help a Family Thrive
$5,000 Sponsor
(Double Birdie)
A Home Away From Home During Treatment
Your contribution of $5,000 supports our commitment to provide a safe place to stay for 10 families while they receive treatment at out-of-town hospitals, and helps with two weeks of groceries, ensuring all families can access meals and 1 hour counselling sessions. Children, parents, and siblings face a multitude of feelings following a brain tumor diagnosis. Your gift helps a family receive professional emotional support to navigate their journey.
Included with this sponsorship
• Participation in the Cocktails and Cornhole PBTF Event
• One (1) Cornhole Logo Board
• Two (2) – 2 person teams – Cornhole tournament and 5x spectator tickets
• MMA and PBTF Website Event Page logo driven hyperlink
• Digital Event Program Inclusion
• Social media recognition
• Corporate email closure hyperlink
Your contribution of $3,500 supports our commitment to provide help for 15-20 families.
Included with this sponsorship
• Participation in the Cocktails and Cornhole PBTF Event
• One (1) Corn hole Logo Board
• One (1)– 2 person team – Cornhole tournament and 4x spectator ticket
• MMA and PBTF Website Event Page logo driven hyperlink
• Digital Event Program Inclusion
• Social media recognition
• Corporate email closure hyperlink
$3,500 Sponsor
(Birdie)
Relief for Critical Household Bills
$1,500 Sponsor
(Hole)
Weekly Trips to Treatment
Your contribution of $1,500 supports our commitment to provide gas cards for 10 families to take their child to treatment, therapies, MRIs and other appointments.
Included with this sponsorship
• Participation in the Cocktails and Cornhole PBTF Event
• One (1) – 2 person team – Cornhole tournament and 2x spectator tickets
• MMA and PBTF Website Event Page logo driven hyperlink
• Digital Event Program Inclusion
• Social media recognition
• Corporate email closure hyperlink
$1,000, $750, $500,
$250 (Donation)
Relief for Critical Household Bills
Your contribution supports our commitment to provide our families with care packages when their child is diagnosed.
Choose Amount of Donation
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Title Sponsor $75,000

Hole-in-One $12,500

Double Eagle $10,000





Eagle $7,500






Double Birdie $5,000




















Guy & Lara Morrison
Birdie $3,500

















Hole $1,500


























MMA Charity Classic Events
Virtual Fundraising Event – September 27, 2023
Cocktails & Cornhole – October 24, 2023
Please join us to support the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s Butterfly Fund. The Butterfly Fund provides emergency financial assistance to families of children in treatment in partnering medical facilities. Now more than ever before, PBTF needs our support.

Virtual Broadcast
September 27, 2023
Please join us on September 27, 2023 for our annual MMA-PBTF Virtual fundraising broadcast offering unique insights into our fundraising efforts and the ongoing work of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and the Butterfly Fund. The Butterfly Fund provides emergency financial assistance to families of children in treatment at partnering medical facilities. The broadcast is our way of bringing the message into your home via the power of live streaming broadcast. Hosted by Peter Krause and Amanda Vail, this one hour long broadcast is interactive and allows for everyone to give at the same time and to help us reach this year’s goal of $500,000.”
MMA raised close to half a million dollars in 2022 through the MMA Charity Classic benefiting the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Butterfly Fund which assists the children and families suffering from brain tumors. We couldn’t have done it without the support of our generous carriers.
In 2022 MMA awarded the Lexington, Kentucky office as the 2022 MMA Charity Classic Champion. MMA in Lexington spent countless hours making blankets for PBTF to deliver to children in the hospital fighting cancer. They also have volunteered at Cocktails & Cornhole and donated gift cards for the “Go Gray in May” campaign for PBTF.
JSL was looking to expand their charitable giving on a broader scale and not just focus locally. Helping the PBTF ‘s Butterfly Fund was the perfect partnership. Thank you Walt, for pitching the PBTF Charity Classic to MMA and for a long 17 year history of helping these precious children and their families. Congratulations on being named the "PBTF Charity Champion for 2021!”
Cocktails and Cornhole
October 24, 2023
Cocktails and Cornhole is the newly reenvisioned Charity Classic. Evolving out of our Golf Charity Classic to the more user-friendly sport of Cornhole gives up the opportunity to involve more of our donors, providers, carriers, and supporters to attend the event and help us put the fun back into fundraising. The 2022 MMA Charity Classic Cocktails & Cornhole event was another huge success! MMA held the event in October 2022 and brought together over 300 sponsors, volunteers and colleagues. The event features varied culinary offerings from our incredible restaurant partners as well as a full bar! See you on October 24th, 2023 at the Green in Crabapple, Milton, GA

First Place
HIG Team 1
Tony Paschali
Danny Sherman

Second Place
Vanryn/Murphy
Ashley Van Ryn
Rob Murphy

Third Place
Aetna
Brian Beattie
Dean Tomich

EVERY BRAIN deserves a FUTURE.
Every day, 13 children and teens are diagnosed with a brain tumor, the deadliest childhood cancer.Every day after, they’re in a fight for their life. It’s a fight the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation is here to help families win. Join us in our mission to Care. Cure. Thrive. and give kids diagnosed with braincancer a chance to reach for their dreams, not fight for their lives.

Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation is a critical point of care for families navigating a child’s diagnosis, empowering them with patient family education, financial relief, and emotional support.

Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation provides leadership and funding to accelerate the discovery of targeted therapies for children battling brain tumors today.

Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation provides leadership and funding to accelerate the discovery of targeted therapies for children battling brain tumors today.
A world without childhood brain tumors is possible when we parter to effect real, meaningful change.
