The 2022 Dober Invitational is proud to announce its Charity partner. The Lauren E Avezzie Foundation.  Hard to believe that the  Dober Invitation enters into its 33rd year. 

In Dec of 2021 just before the turn of the year my great friend Russ Kerchis received his final and most important reward. He is home with his God beloved Mother and all those special people that passed before. Russ, a loving son, brother, cousin and friend,  lived in Farmington, residing in the same house all his life. He attended Farmington schools, making many life-long friends along the way. He graduated from Farmington High and UCONN and was employed for many years at The Cardinals. Russ was a wonderful person, full of resilience, generosity, courage and strengths. He was the life of any party, loved to dance, tell a good joke and laugh. His smile and sparkling eyes could light up any room. His love for his family and friends was overwhelming, and was only surpassed by his great faith in his God - he was always there with a hug and a prayer. What made Russ an AMAZING person was that he was all these things even after a tragic diving accident at 17 left him confined to a wheelchair for the rest of his life. We are grateful for the life lessons he taught us all.  Russ was with me from the very start of the tournament and played such a pivotal role in the event's long standing success.  Russell Kerchis, age 60, loving son, brother, cousin and friend, went home to be with his God and loving mother on December 31, 2021.