Rod Simons Golf For The Gift

08/05/2026

Another glorious day at celebrating creating with .

06/17/2026

In absence of the event today, here is a quick reminder of where the love for this event originated: Little Annie.

ROD SIMONS GOLF FOR THE GIFT - Benefiting the Gift of Adoption Fun...

06/17/2026

Unfortunately, due to weather, we have to cancel today's event. Further details will be forthcoming! THANK YOU for your dedication to this event and making forever families!

04/10/2026

To date, Gift of Adoption Minnesota has awarded has awarded greater than $550,000 in adoption assistance grants. Thanks to the Rod Simons Memorial Golf For the Gift, more than 200 adopted children have come home to their forever families here in Minnesota, Western Wisconsin, and the Northern Plains region! In 2017, Rod was honored posthumously with the prestigious Angels in Adoption Award by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (Washington, DC). I know he would insist we’ve still only scratched the surface... so many more forever families are waiting!

Become a sponsor, sign up a team for golf or just learn more at golfforthegift.org

04/01/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

To date, Gift of Adoption Minnesota has awarded has awarded greater than $550,000 in adoption assistance grants. Thanks to the Rod Simons Memorial Golf For the Gift, more than 200 adopted children have come home to their forever families here in Minnesota, Western Wisconsin, and the Northern Plains region!Please consider supporting the 2026 Rod Simons Memorial Golf for the Gift of Adoption Tournament!

Sponsorship opportunities are linked on the home page and we are happy to customize any sponsorship package! Please return the sponsor confirmation form at your earliest convenience and prior to June 1st. Please contact Pat Reis at [email protected] or 612-636-3905 with questions.



Thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration and support. Thanks to your sponsorship, we will continue to fulfill Rod’s vision to bring children home to their forever families. What a Gift!

06/20/2025

This beautiful family of five shared their powerful adoption story at our 18th Annual Golf for the Gift event. With help from a Gift of Adoption grant, they were able to welcome their daughter home.
Thank you for inspiring us all and reminding us what this mission is truly about.

06/18/2025

We couldn’t have done it without you!
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible sponsors for making Golf for the Gift a success. Your generosity helps bring children home and supports adoptive families across Minnesota.

Because of you:
•More grants will be awarded
•More families will be supported
•More children will find their forever homes

Thank you for being part of this mission.

06/13/2025

Former KSTP Sports Director, Rod Simons, created Golf for the Gift tournament 18 years ago. The event supports families looking to adopt. The legacy continues to this day. His wife, Pam, and daughter Annie, tell us more about the Rod Simons Memorial Golf for the Gift of Adoption.

Former KSTP Sports Director, Rod Simons, created Golf for the Gift tournament 18 years ago. The event supports families looking to adopt. The legacy continues to this day. His wife, Pam, and daughter Annie, tell us more about the Rod Simons Memorial Golf for the Gift of Adoption.

06/13/2025

Pam & Annie on set this morning at Minnesota Live!
Spreading the word about Golf for the Gift happening June 18th — supporting adoption grants that bring children one step closer to home.

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⛳️ Sign up, sponsor, or donate today at golfforthegift.org