Not only does it bring a great group of people together each year, it supports a great cause. The Cronin family has been great to my kids. My wife and I also have a close connection to SMC and love that Colin's memorial supports SMC students.
-Ken
I love the fact that you [educate] and [support] people who need it to advance their lives . Without your support they may not have the opportunity to move on. I have seen year after year the support continue to grow and that means only one thing… you are doing something right.
-Bob Shepard
[I appreciate the] opportunity to connect with old friends and hear about SMC future. Very much look forward to this tourney every year.
-Brian Pietz
Impact
Cronin was such an inspiration to me and from the first moment I met him, I knew that he was one of the best men I have ever met. I played with Cronin for two years and throughout that time and even after he graduated, he took me under his wing and helped me shape into the leader I am today. He taught me so much in such a little time and I am privileged to call him my mentor and most of all my brother. We honor Cronin's memory by carrying out his mission of making the world better than before. Every day and every action he took, he did it to better everyone and that is what the foundation is all about. Honoring him with the golf tournament and gathering to celebrate his life is such an enjoyable day filled with love and laughter. It will never replace the time we spent with him but it helps us honor his memory surrounded by people who loved him. He touched so many lives and my hope for the foundation is to continue to impact so many lives through his name and his memory. I was the first recipient of the Cronin scholarship at Saint Mikes and that was one of the most emotional days of my life. I was so honored to receive the award and it was strange because Cronin was actually the one who shaped the man I became and the man I am to this day. The award, the golf tournament and really any other Cronin foundation sponsored event gives us the opportunity to come together to honor his life in ways I know he would be proud of.
-Will Moriarty
I think it's great that you offer scholarships to different kids whether it's a high school or at Saint Mikes to help people that really need support. It's great to see so many people from North Andover and from the Saint Mikes community support your tournament year in and year out and I know my family enjoys coming every year. It's hard to describe a tournament in one word and I know how much work you and your family do each and every year to make this tournament a success the one word for me for your family is commitment to carrying on Colin’s legacy.
-Robert Sweeney
Mike Cronin has been my friend for over 45 years or so and watching him and Julie raise three great children and knowing how many lives Colin touched inspired me to keep his legacy going and what better way to do so than be part of a great fundraiser like this. The money that is raised in Colin's name is going to help others be able to do what Colin loved to do and that was create relationships and leave anyone that he was surrounded with a better person. Mike has told me about the other places he's given money to and I think that's awesome, seeing the money not only go to other kids to use for college but seeing the tournament help others in need of donation or money to help in any situation.
-Michael Scola
I know that the cost of education is really rising these days, and it can leave many of our young people with hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt as they start their careers. I’m hoping this support can help make that transition a little easier for them as they grow into young adults without a huge burden over their heads.
It’s wonderful to see how much support is being provided to high school students through financial assistance, which makes a real difference in their educational opportunities. The dedication and effort behind this initiative are inspiring, and I appreciate the positive influence it has on the community.
- Mike Merrifield