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BTB Happenings

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THANK YOU!!! 
On 1/19/21 we Zoomed with our 2020 families and presented them with checks of $5K each. 
 


This year , our virtual event raised almost $55K which we distributed to the 11 families we committed to in 2020. 

Adding the other $20K that we gave for the Vince Vittore Scholarships, your genorosity allowed us to give $75K to 15 families this year.  AMAZING!!!     

Click here to see the families we supported in 2020!

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Tom's 2nd Children's Book
"I Had An Upset Stomach"

​NOW Available 

Illustrated by Ben Olson of
​The Backyard Experience!

100% of proceeds go to these 2 foundations!

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Can you win the Bobblehead Trophy? 

Buy Tom's Books here!
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In 2019 Batman & Robin came, saw and conquered!
aka Mike Toomey (WGN-TV morning funny guy)
& Matt Kissane (World's best Chris Farley impersonator)

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Give your Northside fan some Cubs LOVE! 
Click here to listen & purchase
All proceeds benefit the
BTB Foundation!

The collective hearts of BTB are broken. 

She was one of the heroes we supported in 2015 and today we learned she's lost her cancer battle. 


RIP dear Mia...

A note from her parents, Dan & Lisa

Lisa and I are heartbroken. Mia Bennett Gurevitz passed away peacefully in our arms at 12:10 am, today - October 25th 2017. We will be planning a memorial service for 11/12/17 (in Chicago). More information will follow. Thank you all for your kind words, gifts, meals, calls, texts, and face-times. Your support has meant the world to us.

A true hero - you will be missed by all. We love you.

#forever4 #LYCAY


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​BEER:  A full palatte of beers will be available for purchase with a large $ percentage going back to BTB!  

BLUES: Buzz & J.B from the Carl Davis Blues Band will generate a Monday blend of the blues! 

BBQ: They let us taste their greatness during our golf outing. Chicago Culinary Kitchen will again provide some incredible Q for dinner! 

WHEEL OF MEAT:  Really?  You had to ask? 
Of course the Wheel will be there! 
 

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​​Beer, Blues
& B-B-Q! 


​Lagunitas is hosting a Monday BTB Bash! ​​

Monday, September 25 -- 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Lagunitas Tap Room - 2607 W. 17th St.  - Chicago

ONLY $20 - Includes Dinner & 2 Wheel of Meat Tickets! 

2017 Preview:  The Wackiness at White Pines!

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Eddie Karosa Jr., Chicago Polka Legend and Polka Star of Home Alone (w/John Candy and the Kenosha Kickers) will be on the course with his Polka Express!
eddiekorosajr.com/
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Pete Kovacevich of Gala Events Entertainment is bringing his incredible Magic AND will be performing as Elvis on Stilts! C'mon! How cool is that!!!
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Award Winning Pit Master and childhood friend of Tom & Bill, Greg Gaardbo will be serving BBQ delicacies and Grilled Gator! His restaurant, Chicago Culinary Kitchen is a MUST EAT in Palatine!
Chicago Culinary Kitchen - Palatine, IL
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A Barbershop Quartet can't Beat Tom and Bill Latourette! The Take Note Barbershop Quartet will be bringing their melodious melodies to the golf course! How'd you like a little 4-part harmony in your back swing?
Take Note Quartet
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Rehearse your favorite Rod Stewart Song -- Do You Think I'm Sexy / Maggie May / Hot Legs / Tonight's the Night / You're in My Heart AND SO MANY OTHERS Because you'll have a chance to sing with the best RS impersonator on the planet, Clifford Tartaglia
The Rod Stewart Experience
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Matt Kissane has been entertaining audiences for over two decades! He has shared the stage with Kevin Nealon, Doug Stanhope, Weird Al Yankovic and many more! Matt holds the record for most appearances by a comedian on WGN Morning News and he has been featured in many TV commercials! Matt is also one of America's top impersonators which include his signature impression of Chris Farley!!!
Matt Kissane


Tracy Butler
from ABC-7 forecast 

SUN! at the 2016 event

AND SHE WAS RIGHT!

We're on the FRONT PAGE!!!! 

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Great Article about our foundation!  We're humbled and very thankful to all our family, friends, committee members and supporters over the years who have helped make this event what it is!  We're making a HUGE difference in the lives of many because of each and every one of you! 

Click here to read the full article! 

Tom and Bill Featured in ESPN Magazine!

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Click here to read the article by Rick Reilly

May 6, 2009


Dan McLaughlin of "The Dan Plan" joined our zaniness in 2015!
He found out he's going to need more
than 10,000 hours to Beat Tom and
Bill!
 

He's on a quest to prove the old adage about 10,000 hours of practice making someone an expert!  While flying recently, Tom read the cover story of Southwest - The Magazine which featured Dan's odyssey.  He never picked up a club before he quit his job and decided to see if he could become as good as the Pros!  He's about 5,800 hours into his quest and is already a 3 handicap.  Read the cover story here and watch the video above.    Thanks to M3 Learning, Dan joined our outing and had a fantastic time!     
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7-11 MW-FOA steps up again for 2016 sponsorship!

The 7-11 Franchise Owners Association of Chicagoland awarded the BTB Foundation a $5,000 check at their year-end holiday trade show! 

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15 Days of Joy
Celebrating the
Holiday Season
& 
15 Years of
 Beat Tom and Bill
Click here...


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Dunk it for Dave
A HUGE SUCCESS!!!

March Madness Fundraiser honoring       
Dave Stressler
raises over $20K for BTB 


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Our 3rd winner in the FB - Like us - Wheel of Meat contest is....
Carmen Mallory

C'mon down!  You're the next contestant on THE WHEEL OF MEAT! 
Watch the video featuring Steve Sanders and Robin Baumgarten of WGN TV to see what you've won.  What's that you say, you can't pronounce it?  Neither can we...

Our second winner in the BTB - Like us on FB Wheel of Meat Contest is ...   Jeanne Ingram

Watch Dina Bair of WGN TV spin the Wheel to see what Jeanne won!

     

Our first winner in the FB Like Us Wheel of Meat Contest is.....   
John Cushing!
 

Watch the video to see what John won!


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Beat Tom and Bill's Healthy Cooking
Demonstration! 

January 29th, 2012 at Victoria in the Park

Chef Dan Serio showed off some tremendous cooking skills &  was joined by Mariano's
Dietician, Peggy Balboa. 

They taught us how to shop, choose, rub, steam, bake, skewer, grill, jerk, bone-in and lavish your food!

And we were joined by Dennis McKinnon of the '85 Super Bowl Bears. 

Sponsored by the men's health task force of the American Cancer Society, Mariano's Fresh Market and Victoria's in the Park in Mt. Prospect, the evening helped improve your diet through easy to learn cooking skills. 

Eating well can also mean eating healthier - WITHOUT SKIMPING ON TASTE!
  • Home Page
  • Mission
    • Larry's Page
    • Carrie's Page
    • Carmen's Page
    • Nina's Page
    • Bert's Page
    • Vincent J. Vittore Memorial Scholarship >
      • Vincent J. Vittore Memorial Scholarship Honorees
    • Sally's Studio Page
  • History
    • Who we helped 2020 >
      • Trey's Page
      • Laura's Page
      • Meg's Page
      • Austin's Page
      • Bryan's Page
      • Robert's Page
      • Ed's Page
      • Tricia's Page
      • Patricia's Page
      • Nadezhda's Page
      • Maryann's Page
    • Who we helped 2019 >
      • Donna's Page
      • Christina's Page
      • Jo Ann's Page
      • John's Page
      • Katie's Page
      • MIchelle's Page
      • Rachael's Page
      • Robert's Page
      • Rob Hyman's Page
      • Laura's Page
      • Melanie's Page
    • Who we helped 2018 >
      • Amanda's Page
      • Adriene's Page
      • Briana's Page
      • Chris's Page
      • Dave's Page
      • Lisa's Page
      • Paddy's Page
      • Mark's Page
      • Frank's Page
      • Lilia 's Page
      • Kevin's Page
      • Heart & Soul Fund - Katie Flannigan
      • Heart & Soul Fund - Megan Pedersen
    • Who we helped 2017 >
      • Greg's Page
      • Matthew's Page
      • Julie's Page
      • Steve's Page
      • Jessica's Page
      • Sharon's Page
      • Matt & Patty's Page
      • Lisa's Page
      • Karl's Page
      • Tracy's Page
      • Vivian's Page
      • Heart & Soul Fund - Abby Greene
      • Heart & Soul Fund - Travis Walters
    • Who we helped 2016 >
      • Mathias's Page
      • Jennifer's Page
      • Caleb's Page
      • Beckett's Page
      • Mataio's Page
      • Cathy's Page
      • Maria's Page
      • Lucas's Page
      • Matt's Page
      • Summer's Page
    • Who we helped - 2015 >
      • Jeff's Page
      • Steve's Page
      • Haley's Page
      • Mia's Page
      • Sophia the Brave's Page
      • Maria's Page
      • Noreen's Page
      • Nanette's Page
      • Kathleen's Page
    • Who we helped 2014
    • Who we helped 2013 >
      • Rosie's Page
    • Who we helped 2012
    • Who We Helped In 2011
    • Who We Helped in 2010
    • Who We Helped in 2009
    • Who We Helped in 2008
    • Board Members
  • Sponsor / Donate
  • Volunteer
  • News
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    • Tom's Songs and Videos
    • Not Betting Against My Cubs Lyrics
  • Contact
  • Tom's Books
  • 2023 Scholarship Application