TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – A local family is helping their loved one live on by letting people of all abilities experience his love of golf.
The family of Brad “B.J.” Foster presented a $5500 check to the Capper Foundation during a Thursday visit.
Foster passed away in April at the age of 57. He was an avid golfer, so his family and friends wanted to honor his memory with a golf tournament.
They weren’t sure where to give the money, until they saw WIBW-TV’s coverage of Capper’s “I Got This” golf camp. The week-long camp provided a special experience for people with intellectual disabilities.
B.J.’s mother, Linda Foster, realized it was the perfect cause to honor him.
“He just loved to be out there. That was his time. We couldn’t have found anything better to give to in his memory,” she said.
His sister, Lisa Henderson, agreed.
“It felt like it was just a great way to honor him. He would have loved this, that something connected to him helped other people learn to play golf,” Lisa said.
The tournament was held in October at Cyprus Ridge Golf Course. The course also has a memorial bench for B.J. on the eighth hole.
Cyprus Ridge Golf Professional Penny Hickman was part of both the memorial tournament and the I Got This camp, when it was help in August at Topeka Country Club. She said she’s excited to see this source of financial support for the camp to return.
“Not only are (participants) learning the sport but there’s a lot of mobility involved with golf. It helps keep you active. It helps. Keep you focused. It was fun watching people gain,” she said.
Capper is planning its next I Got This golf camp for October 2026. The camp is a program of the I Got This Foundation, started by Amy Bockerstette, who was a collegiate golfer and has Down syndrome.
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