Welcome to the Trailblazer + Prize Page!

Trailblazer + Prize Page will be updated for 2026 starting January of 2026

Click on a Trailblazer tile to learn more great Trailblazer details
Click on the Prize tile for more Prize information

On August 27th, Teams will begin selecting the Trailblazer they play in the September 4th Birch Golf Classic with + the Prize the Team wins

Teams get the opportunity to select in order of funds they raise.
100% of all funds raised go to Key Recovery & Whatcom/Skagit Detox

 Donate to your Team on the Team’s Page by clicking the Team Tile

Team: Hotel Bellwether
Jim Zorn
Seahawks Quarterback
1976-84
Head Coach The Washington
NFL Football Team
(HDCP 15)
+ 4 Tickets to Seahawks in the All-inclusive Press Club Suite! Includes Food, Drinks, Private Bartender, 10-05-25 vs Buccaneers
Team: Highline
Anthony Wright
CEO
Pioneer Human Services
(HDCP 17.8)
Prize 19
+ 4 Tickets in the All-Inclusive (Food, Drink & Private Bartender) Moet Club to watch the Seattle Kraken Live, Sep. 29, 2025 vs Calgary
Team: DJ&DJ
Trevin Williams
Head Golf Professional,
Loomis Trail Golf
+(4) Charter Seats, Seahawks vs Rams 12/18/25, Watch the Plays Unfold & Kupp Play his Former Teammates + Birdie Juice!
Team: VSH / USBank
Paul Twedt
Private Wealth Advisor, Aria Financial Services / Northwestern Mutual Private Client Group
(HDCP 15)
+ Quarterback Camp with Jake Locker! 2-hours for Student Athletes or Adults Includes Food & Beverages, in Whatcom County, Date/time TBD
Team: Financial Plan
Ali Taysi
Principal, Owner
AVT Land Use
Feasibility Consulting
(HDCP 23)
Prize 6
+ Private Wine Dinner Celebrating Dunham Cellars' 30-Years, led by GM John Blair, 9-18-25 at Bellingham Waterfront, For 8
Team: CellMark
Lofa Tatupu
Seahawks Linebacker
2005-10
Asst Linebacker Coach
Seahawks 2015-16
(HDCP 18)
+ 4 Autographed Lofa Tatupu Seahawks Jerseys + Tatupu / Savage Beer Collab (4) 1/2 Racks of 51 Savage Pilsner
Team: Jansen
Flo Simon
Bellingham Police Chief
’08 – ’22 Treasurer FBI
National Academy
(DHCP 18)
+ Benson Boone - American Heart Tour at Climate Pledge, 10/05/25, 4 Tickets, Sec 13, Row L, Seat 19-22
Team: Matrix
Sam McCullum
Wide Receiver
Seahawks 1976-81
Bert Bell/Pete Rozelle NFL Player Retirement Board, NFLPA Former Players Organization
(HDCP 13.3)
+ 8 Tickets for Your Group to Watch Mariners vs Dodgers 9-26 + 4 Magnums of Golf Classic Dunham Trutina 
Team: Icy Straits
Sean Locklear
Seahawks Offensive Tackle 2004-10
WA Redskins 2011
NY Giants 2012
Atlanta Falcons 2013
(HDCP 18)
+ Pappy Van Winkle Exclusive Whiskey 10, 12 & 15 Year Vintage Tastings & Dinner, Hosted by Birch Equipment
Team Partner
Jake Locker
UW Quarterback
Titans Quarterback 2011-14
Co-owner Locker Room
Fitness
(HDCP 16)
+ 1 Week on Hawaii’s Big Island, Beach Walker at Champion Ridge, Mauna Lani Resort - 15 Minute Walk to Beaches & Restaurants – Sleeps 8!
Team: VanderYacht
Dr. Dakotah Lane
Executive Medical Director
Lummi Tribal Health Center
(HDCP 34)
+ Alaska Airline (4) $500 Vouchers - Fly Anywhere Alaska Flies! In the U.S., Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, Guatemala & Mexico.
Team: Ram
Brian Kruhlak
PGA Pro
Former Golf Director
Owner Chuckanut
Golf Carts (HDCP 3)
+ Bellingham Pasta Co. Experience (20 guests), Graze & Gather Charcuterie & BGC Trutina & Fresh Pasta / Wine to Take Home!
Team: West Lind
Jake Koppenberg
Retired WWU Collegiate Golfer,
Firefighter
(HDCP +4)
+ 4 Sounders vs. Portland, 10-04-25, in Pitchside Seats! Located along sideline, all-inclusive elevated stadium fare, Beer & Wine
Team: Saturna
Michael Koenen
Falcons 2005-10
Tampa 2011-14
(HDCP 15)
+ Take Me Out to the Ball Game! 8 Tickets for your Group to Watch the Seattle Mariners vs. Dodgers 9-26-25 + (4) 1/2 Racks of Birdie Juice
Team: USI
Bryan Kelley
2025 AGC of Washington President
Senior Vice President, Howard S. Wright
(HDCP 20)
+ 2026 Preseason VIP Seahawks Training Camp Tickets for 4 + 4 Magnums Dunham Trutina
Team: Birch
Sequoyah Julius
Co-owner SJ Seafoods
(HDCP 2)
+ Hotel Bellwether Lighthouse Bar & Grill Wine Cellar Dinner (For 10) & Overnight in the Exquisite Lighthouse Suite
Team: McKinstry
Jay Julius
Entrepreneur
Commercial Fisherman
Owner SJ Seafood
(HDCP 2)
+ 1 Week of Luxury on the Big Island, Canoe House at Champion Ridge, Mauna Lani Resort - Hawaii, Sleeps 8!
Team: BP
Clint Jordan
Vice President of Clinical and Re-entry Programs
Pioneer Human Services
(HDCP 14)
+ 4 Lift Tickets to Mount Baker Ski Area, 4 Highly Coveted Birch Koozie Sweatshirts and 4, 1/2 Racks of Birdie Juice
Team: Genie
Dr. Jamison Hodge
Sports Chiropractor
Whatcom Chiropractic Center
(HDCP 23)
+ Enjoy a private, VIP Experience at Armory Pickleball! Exclusive Reserved for your group of 20, 10/02/25 5pm-8pm
Team: Imco
Allan Fee
KAFE 104.1 Morning Show Host,
‘The Zone’ KPUG Host (HDCP 21)
+ 4 Custom Gift Packages – Best of the Northwest! Icy Straits Salmon, Dunham Trutina Magnum & Gift Pack of Woods Coffee Product
Team: Larson Gross
Dr. James M. Douglas, Jr.
Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Hospital (HDCP 20)
+ Watch the Kraken in the VIP Moet Club – All-inclusive Food & Drink (4 Tickets), Sep. 29th vs Calgary Flames
Team: PM Northwest
Carmen Dolfo
WWU Head Coach
Women’s Basketball
(HDCP 30)
Prize 2
+ Private Jet Trip to Walla Walla, Wine Tasting at Corliss & Tranche Estate, ATV Vineyard Tour & Lunch, then Catch the Sunset at 20k feet - For 4
Team: Mills Electric
Morgan Conver
President, Co-owner
Tangen Draw Regenerative
Beef & Bison Ranch – Big Timber, Montana
(HDCP 20)
+ Tangen Draw, Regeneratively Ranched Beef & Bison "The Cayuse" Bundle, Host Your Own Beef vs. Bison Dinner! (4 Orders)
Team: AGC
Gary Cassidy
Commercial Fisherman
Founder / Owner of
former Cassidy
Construction
(HDCP 12)
+ (4) Bottles American Woman Aeñjo, (4) Bottles Blanco + (4) $100 COA Mexican Eatery Gift Cards
Team: Syndel
Steve Brummel
Director of Athletics
Western Washington University
(HDCP 11)
+ (4) Charter Seats, Lower 300 Level, Great Vantage Point to Watch the Hawks take on the 49ers at Lumen Field, 9-07-25 + 4 Magnums of Trutina
Team: WRS
Justin Bleazard
Engineering and Technical Services Manager BP
(HDCP 21)
+ Each Team Member Pick Your Husqvarna Battery Powered Mower, Trimmer or Chainsaw from Birch Equipment
Team: Sound Beverage
Dr. Don. Berry
Chief of Medical Specialties at PeaceHealth Medical Group / Cancer Center
(HDCP 24)
+ Watch the Mariners in the Elite Diamond Club! Mariners vs. Cardinals 9-10-25 + VIP Parking in the Parking Garage (4 tickets)
Team: Marathon
Lydia Bennett
Owner, Commercial
Real Estate
West Coast
(HDCP 28)
+ Watch the Sounders in Pitchside Seats! Located along sideline, all-inclusive elevated stadium fare, Beer & Wine for 4! 9-27 vs. Van.
Team: MSNW
Luke Bennett
Director of Golf
Western Washington
University
(HDCP 0)
+ Cicchitti’s East Coast Iconic Pizza Party for 70 People at Location of Your Choosing + Case of BGC Commemorative Dunham Trutina Wine!
Team: Hoffman
Brad Barron
CEO & Partner
Barron Heating,
AC Electrical
& Plumbing
(HDCP 25)
+ Sounders Pitchside Seats (4)! Watch the Match within feet of the Pitch! All-inclusive elevated stadium fare, Beer & Wine! 9-13 vs LA
Team: Dawson
Joe Barrett
CEO Key Recovery
& Life Skills Center
(HDCP 30)
+ Texas Hill Country Hunting Package White Tail Deer & Hog – Includes airfare, guided hunt, lodging & drinks!
Team: Ludtke
Sam Adkins
Seahawks Quarterback
(Only Player to Wear #12)
1977-82, Founder Hawk
Building Contractors
(HDCP 12.5)
+ The Ultimate Behind-home-plate Experience! Watch the Mariners from the Diamond Club! All-Inclusive (4 tickets) Sep. 24, 2025 vs Colorado