THE LEGACY
What happens to the legacy AJ built?
Eight years of Golf Fore Kids drives, thousands of Christmas gifts, and a family tradition. Now Emily's carrying it forward, and Michigan kids still get their holiday.
LEADING THE DRIVE
A family mission, now led by Emily
From AJ's first golf scramble to Emily's wishlists, this mission stays in the family. Every gift is chosen and delivered with care for kids in foster care.
2026 Toy Drive Lead
Emily Pace
Emily, 13, carries on her brother's legacy by building the 2026 wishlists and making sure every donated toy reaches a Michigan child in foster care.
Founder of Golf Fore Kids
Alexander (AJ) Pace
AJ started Golf Fore Kids at age 9, combining his love of the game with collecting toys. His eight years of drives inspired the mission Emily now leads.
OUR IMPACT
Eight years of drives across Michigan
From AJ's first golf scramble to Emily's wishlists, this family tradition has brought Christmas joy to thousands of kids.
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Annual drives
Eight straight years of holiday toy collections, from 2017 through 2024.
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Partner wishlists
Dedicated Amazon wishlists for Samaritas, Homes for Black Children, and Brightmoor.
1000s
Gifts delivered
Thousands of Christmas presents for children in foster care and family programs.
2016
Emily joined
The year Emily joined our family, the spark behind this next chapter.
From Families
Eight Years of Christmas Mornings Made Possible
Partner families and volunteers share what the annual drives have meant to them over the years.
For three Decembers in a row, we didn't worry how the gifts would get under the tree. The wishlist made it simple, and knowing a kid led the effort made it special.
Parent Partner
Samaritas Family Program
Our caseworkers saw the difference immediately. Kids who usually felt overlooked were talking about their new toys for weeks. It's more than a gift, it's being seen.
Family Advocate
Homes for Black Children Partner
Volunteering at a drive is one thing. Watching two kids build it year after year is another. That dedication is what keeps families coming back to help.
Longtime Volunteer
Golf Fore Kids Supporter Since 2018
Grab a gift from the wishlist or give to the toy fund
Every gift from the Samaritas, Homes for Black Children, and Brightmoor wishlists goes straight to a Michigan child. Emily makes sure it gets there.