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TYH Mission Statement
The Timothy Yates Heggen Foundation (TYH) exists to honor Tim’s life and legacy. His friends, family and volunteers work to turn loss into hope by supporting pancreatic cancer research, helping children facing food insecurity and homelessness, building Sukup Safe homes in Haiti for homeless families and inspiring compassion throughout our communities.
Timothy’s Story
Timothy believed every person, especially children, deserved kindness and hope. Although pancreatic cancer ended his life at just eighteen years old, his compassion continues to change lives through the work of the TYH Foundation.
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10TH TYH Golf Classic: Impact Beyond the Course
July 25, 2026, Copper Creek Golf, Pleasant Hill, Iowa
Finding a cure for pancreatic cancer or feeding homeless children and families in Polk Co may seem overwhelming but, at the 10th TYH Golf Classic, countless acts of compassion from participants raised $23,000 to help those suffering from food insecurity and cancer. Thanks to our awesome Corporate, Platinum and Gold Sponsors, TYH Board, hard working volunteers and 144 incredible golfers. It was an incredible success with long lasting impact.
Honoring Tim’s life and legacy by funding the following cause:
- Johns Hopkins Pancreatic Cancer Early Detection Research. $10,000
- Catholic Charities Family Emergency Homeless Shelter. $10,000
- World Central Kitchen Ukraine Program. $2000
- Go Serv Global Sukup Safe Home, Haiti. $2000
- You Matter Mental Health Project, Local softball girls ages 5-15. $1000