As Gift of Adoption celebrates 30 years of creating families, we’re thrilled to be invited to participate in the annual Dawn to Dusk Golf Marathon at Innis Arden Golf Club. From 7 AM to 7 PM on September 28th, participants will play golf to raise funds for Gift of Adoption and Malta House, a Connecticut transitional living program that provides housing, support services, and independent living skills for pregnant and parenting mothers.

Donations to Gift of Adoption may be made as a pledge per hole played or as a flat-rate gift. Depending on conditions such as weather, pace of play, and endurance, golfers may complete 50, 100, or even 150 holes throughout the day. Innis Arden Golf Club is generously providing the course at no cost, and we extend sincere thanks to Mike O’Rourke for organizing this incredible event.

Each year, approximately 14,000 children eligible for adoption by U.S. families face financial barriers to adoption, and about 10,000 children remain unadopted.* Gift of Adoption is committed to closing this gap. By 2030, we aim to serve 1,200 children annually, up from 815 in 2025.

Thanks to three generous donors, Florida gifts of $300 or more will be matched at 30%—increasing your impact and helping more children find permanent, loving families.

Matching funds apply to the first $10,000 raised for Florida, up to $3,000.

*2025 Total Addressable Need study conducted by L.E.K. Consulting