CHICAGO - Stratosphere Networks will sponsor the Thyroid, Head and Neck Cancer (THANC) Foundation's 5th Biennial Chicago Invitational Golf Tournament on Monday, September 18 at the Glen Club in Glenview, Illinois. All proceeds from the event will benefit the THANC Foundation and the University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children's Hospital.

The tournament will begin at noon with instructions, followed by a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. At 5 p.m., there will be a cocktail reception, buffet dinner, live auction, and award presentation.

The THANC Foundation supports research and education in early detection and treatment of thyroid, head and neck cancer. Incorporated in 2003, the foundation has become the largest private funder in the U.S. for research concentrated on these types of cancer.

"We're happy to sponsor the tournament and show our support for both the THANC Foundation and Comer Children's Hospital," said Steve Melchiorre, CEO of Stratosphere Networks. "At Stratosphere Networks, we believe strongly in giving back to the community and making the world a better place, which is exactly what the THANC Foundation and Comer Children's accomplish."

Stratosphere Networks, a Chicago-based IT support provider, offers comprehensive technology solutions to businesses across all industries. The company's fully staffed network operations center (NOC) provides services and support including business continuity, disaster recovery, remote and on-site support, desktop support, proactive network monitoring, and ongoing maintenance services.

To learn more about the THANC Foundation and the 5th Biennial Chicago Invitational Golf Tournament, visit the organization's website.