Roger Kirk ALS United Golf Outing Raises Over $98,000 for ALS Care and Research

Golfers gathered at Old York Road Country Club on Monday, October 6, 2025, for the annual Roger Kirk ALS United Golf Outing Hosted by Greg Gross, raising more than $98,000 in support of ALS care services and research.

It was a beautiful fall morning as participants came together to play 18 holes, enjoy great food, and make a difference for families living with ALS.

The day teed off bright and early with 32 golfers in the morning round. Players checked in, received raffle tickets, made donations, and enjoyed coffee and pastries while reconnecting with friends and family. After opening remarks from Tim Kirk, golfers hit the course for a day of friendly competition and community.

Throughout the morning, participants could test their skills in the 3-pin birdie contest at Hole 14 and even take a swing at winning a new car with a hole-in-one on Hole 16, courtesy of Glanzmann Subaru. With the sunrise breaking through the fog, it was the perfect start to a day devoted to giving back.

As the morning wrapped up, golfers gathered in the clubhouse for lunch overlooking the greens, while 132 players arrived for the afternoon round. Broken Goblet Brewing set up near the clubhouse and offered their locally brewed beers to participants throughout the afternoon.

Before they headed out, Tim shared heartfelt words of gratitude and encouragement, honoring his father, Roger Kirk, and thanking everyone for their continued support.

After the final putts dropped, participants enjoyed cocktail hour back at the clubhouse, celebrating an incredible day on the course with great food, drinks, and company. In between conversations, attendees bought raffle tickets for their chance to win amazing prizes and sipped on wine, supplied generously by One Hope Wine.

The dining room was filled with laughter and smiles, as everyone sat down to enjoy a delicious meal.

During dinner, guests heard from ALS United Mid-Atlantic’s Executive Director Jeff Cline, Greg Gross, Ryan Kirk, and Tyler Starry.

ALS United Mid-Atlantic’s Jeff Cline thanked participants for being there and showing their support for the ALS community. When Ryan Kirk took the podium, he extended his thanks and spoke about his father, Roger Kirk, saying, “…this is our thirteenth year participating in [the Roger Kirk ALS United Golf Outing], and our dad was here for two of them. He knew and loved a lot of the people in this room, and he loved, particularly, days like this where he got to go out there, hang with family, make jokes, hit a couple good golf shots, and be around the people that he loved. This is all made possible by all the people in this room…I want to just thank everybody here.”

Following Ryan Kirk’s heartful words, Tyler Starry spoke about his recent ALS diagnosis. He thanked participants, donors, and ALS United Mid-Atlantic for their work in the ALS community, and their support for people living with ALS, like himself. “My hope is that, through continued research and funding, that the next man or woman [diagnosed with ALS] has a longer and better quality of life.”

We’re deeply grateful to everyone who golfed, dined, donated, volunteered, and supported this special event. Your generosity helps ALS United Mid-Atlantic continue providing compassionate care and advancing research for those living with ALS.

Honoring Roger Kirk’s Legacy
In 2015, Roger, a dynamic, loving father, husband, grandfather, brother, colleague, and devoted friend who never missed a chance to enjoy life (and play a round of golf), lost his two-year battle with ALS. Maryanne, their five children, and extended family never looked back. They looked forward. Forward to a world where ALS was something that only existed in the past.

The Kirks felt fortunate to have had support from so many people. Everyone had a role in caring for Roger. Additionally, family members and longtime employees united in running CNI Sales, the IT company Roger founded in 1994. But, just as importantly, the help the Kirks received from ALS United Mid-Atlantic was invaluable.

ALS United Mid-Atlantic was a constant resource for the family. ALS United’s ALS Treatment Centers, Loaner Closet from which Roger received a walker, manual wheelchair, and motorized wheelchair, Assistive Technology program that provided tools to help Roger communicate, and compassionate care was never-ending.

The golf outing is not only a day to honor Roger (coincidentally at the Old York Road Country Club where he belonged), but also a way friends and loved ones do all they can to raise money for the ALS United Mid-Atlantic. Their presence continues to be a tremendous beacon of hope.