Gallatin, Tennessee, July 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the first time since its inception in 1990, the SERVPRO Annual Convention Golf Tournament raised funds to benefit a nonprofit, raising $25,000 for brand partner First Responder Childrenโs Foundation (FRCF).
More than 110 golfers from across the SERVPRO franchise system participated in the event at the Cowboys Golf Club in Grapevine, Texas. The tournament preceded the 53rdย SERVPRO Annual Convention, the one time each year entrepreneurs from the 2,000-plus franchise system come together to train, collaborate, and re-energize with fellow owners and members of the SERVPRO family.ย
โEach year, the Convention Golf Tournament is a great way to kick off the week by reconnecting and fellowshipping with members of the SERVPRO system,โ said SERVPRO CEO Rick Isaacson. โAdd in the competition, the camaraderie, and the fact that it was all for a great cause, and this yearโs tournament was one of the best yet.โ
In addition to funds raised from tournament registration, players had several opportunities to donate to FRCF on the course to improve their teamโs score. Golfers could purchase โLike it never even happenedโ mulligans, โbuy up drivesโ to tee off closer to the green, or they could โcheat for charityโ on the courseโs longest par 5, subtracting strokes from their score up to a hole-in-one.
โSince partnering with First Responders Childrenโs Foundation, we have seen the great work they do for first responder families and their communities. We are committed to doing anything we can to help their mission and support their goals.โ
In 2021, SERVPRO made an initial $100,000 contribution to FRCF which it used to provide scholarships to children of first responders who were killed in the line of duty and to provide holiday toys at several โToy Expressโ events across the country.
Two scholarship recipients, Annie Rule and Avyn McDuffie, joined the players on the course. Annie spoke before the event to share how important the scholarships have been to their lives since losing her father, Deputy Constable Caleb Rule, in May 2020.
โBeing a part of the First Responders Childrenโs Foundation since 2021 has been incredible beyond belief,โ Rule said. โIt has given me the opportunity to talk about my dad as well as my educational endeavors โ something I would have never been able to do without this scholarship opportunity.
โI was able to speak with individuals about their businesses and accomplishments while gaining life advice from them. Losing my dad is a pain I will never be able to fill, but participating in events such as this and knowing I have so many people in my corner makes that pain a littleย easier to bear.โ
To donate, text โSERVPROโ to 24365 or visit theย First Responders Childrenโs Foundation donation page. Check the โGive Localโ box to ensure your funds go to support the families of first responders in your community.
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About First Responders Childrenโs Foundation
First Responders Childrenโs Foundationย provides financial support to both children who have lost a parent in the line of duty as well as families enduring significant financial hardships due to tragic circumstances. The Foundation also supports educational activities and programs operated by first responder agencies whose purpose is to benefit children or the community at large.
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About SERVPROยฎ
For more than 50 years,ย SERVPROย has been a trusted leader in fire and water cleanup and restoration services, construction, mold mitigation, biohazard and pathogen remediation. SERVPROโs professional services network of more than 2,000 individually owned and operated franchises spans the United States and Canada, responding to property damage emergencies large and small โ from million-square-foot commercial facilities to individual homes. When disaster strikes, homeowners, business owners and major insurance companies alike rely on SERVPRO to make it โLike it never even happened.โ
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