Olympic and World Champion Women's Hockey Stars Share Personal Stories and Support for Nonprofit's Mission
NAPERVILLE, Ill., July 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 325 golfers, guests, and volunteers attended Turning Pointe Autism Foundation's (TPAF)Â recent Annual Golf Outing and Ladies' Brunch & Browse fundraiser, helping the Naperville-based nonprofit raise more than $500,000 to support its educational, therapeutic, and social engagement programs and services for individuals with autism and their families.
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