DUKE SMYSER (1941 - 2006)

This event is held annually to commemorate the life of Duke Smyser. Duke was a Lafayette banker for almost thirty years before retiring due to heart disease disability. A proud Purdue graduate and John Purdue Club member, he actively supported a variety of community organizations such as Mended Hearts and the Hanna Community Center. Duke also loved golf and spicy foods.

All proceeds will benefit St. Elizabeth Regional Health’s Kathryn Weil Center for Education. “Revive & Survive” provides life-saving AED’s (cardiac defibrillators) to non-profit organizations throughout Tippecanoe and surrounding counties.

 

Since it's inception Chili Blast Charities has provided more than $10,000 in assistance to this Heartfelt effort.

Board of Directors

Karen Wlodarski - President

Tag Smyser - Treasurer

Laura Buit - Secratary

Pamela Crowell - Event Promotions Coordinator

Del Smyser - Director of Operations