Eric Perrine
Type of leukemia: Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Information about Eric: Michael “Eric” Perrine was born in Quincy, Illinois on February 28th in 1964. He was stricken with “A L L” on October 18th, 1996 at the young age of 32. He died following a three year battle, on April 23rd, 1999. Eric is survived by his wife, Nicole, his parents Mike and Betty Perrine and his three siblings: Greg and family of Florida, Todd and family of Iowa and Michelle and family of Illinois. Growing up in the mid-western town of Jacksonville, Illinois; Eric became an avid sports enthusiast. He enjoyed participating in Track, Football, Golf and Baseball. His favorite baseball team was the St. Louis Cardinals, which always led to a nice family rivalry. Although a sports fanatic, he enjoyed basketball the most. He was also somewhat musically inclined and played the trumpet during both his Junior High and High School years. Much to his delight, this ability allowed him to play “TAPS” for his father, when Mike turned 40! Academics came fairly easily to Eric, he not only graduated 3rd in his class at Jacksonville High School, but also graduated in the top 1% of his Accounting Class at the prestigious University of Illinois. As member of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, he held positions as President and Treasurer during his four year stint at the U of I. After leaving Champaign, Eric worked for Price Waterhouse, before moving to Chicago to work for Hewitt Associates in 1989 and was named a partner in the mid 90’s. Reflective of his work ethic and professional demeanor, Hewitt Associates makes a yearly donation, in conjunction with The Eric Perrine Memorial Golf Outing, to Andy’s Chapter of Hope. For the past five years, friends and family of Eric’s, have held a memorial golf outing; with proceeds benefiting The Leukemia Research Foundation. The day of golf followed by Dinner and Silent Auction are held at Eagle Creek Resort, in Shelbyville, Illinois. Over the past five years, $80,000 has been donated in honor and memory of Eric. He would definitely be humbled by this tribute. Please join us, in Eric’s name. If you are interested in golfing or participating in the Silent Auction please contact Andy Hanson for more information. Photos from a Recent Event in Honor of Eric
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