Helping Our Heroes Golf Tournament Successful
DALLAS – Helping Our Heroes Foundation (HOH) is proud to recognize sponsors and donors of its seventh annual Gala and Golf Tournament, which was held Saturday, September 9, 2017, and Monday, September 11, 2017, respectively. Photojournalist MSgt. Jeremy Lock, Retired served as the guest speaker of the Saturday night Gala, which also welcomed multiple wounded warriors who have all been featured in George W. Bush’s Portraits of Courage. MLB Hall of Famer Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez made a special appearance at the golf tournament on Monday along with Marty Turco of the Dallas Stars, ESPN’s Brady Tinker, and PGA Pro Joel Edwards who hosted a short game clinic before the event.
Helping Our Heroes’ 2017 beneficiaries include The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, the nation’s oldest and largest provider of need-based scholarship to military children, and Semper Fi Fund, which provides immediate financial assistance and lifetime support to critically ill and injured members of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Both events were held at Las Colinas Country Club where guests gathered for dinner Saturday night to hear from co-chairs Michael Marasco and Travis Wilson, as well as local heroes. Guests also took part in a fabulous silent and live auction. An after party featured dancing and tunes by DJ Jennifer Miller.
On Monday, September 11, golfers and guests participated in a moment of silence to honor victims of the terrorist attacks, as well as first responders. Nicola Kouzes sang a beautiful rendition of our national anthem, and 2nd Battalion 14th Marines presented the flags. Following the short ceremony, golfers teed off for a fun day on the course, followed by an awards celebration with cocktails, dinner and prizes.
“The Helping Our Heroes mission would not be upheld without the continuous support of sponsors and donors who graciously aid the organization year after year. Many of whom have partnered with Helping Our Heroes since its conception, and some are new to the cause. However, all play a part in our growth as an organization, which allows us to provide financial support to our military members and their families, as well as first responders,” said co-chair Michael Marasco.
Helping Our Heroes Annual Dinner and Golf Tournament sponsors include:
Medal of Honor Sponsor ($20,000): Christensen Wealth Management/Christensen Family Foundation
Bronze Star Sponsors ($5,000): Amerisouth
Supporting Sponsors ($2,500): Trip and Barbara Bomar; Caliber Associates Commercial Construction; Civitas Capital Group; Mary Campbell; Fat Rabbit
Hole and Gala Sponsor ($1,500): Stone – Dobbs Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors; David G. Stone, AAMS and Juston J. Dobbs, MBS, CDFA, CFP; Charles T. Dix-U.S. Capital Advisors, LLC; Clayton Booth, USArmy; Rachel V. Rose – Attorney at Law, PLLC, Attorney and Agent for Jeremy T. Lock & Of Counsel – The Nations Law Firm
In 2017, these parties helped to make a positive difference in the lives of veterans and their families through the programs they support.
ABOUT HELPING OUR HEROES
Helping Our Heroes Foundation is a local organization founded in 2011 with a vision to help those who serve so that we can continue to enjoy the freedoms of living in the greatest country on earth. The heroes we honor may come from the Army, Navy, Air Forces, Marines, Coast Guard or National Guard or may be local police, firemen or first responders. This support ensures these veterans have the resources they need during their recovery and transition back to their communities. For more information, visit http://www.helpingourheroes.us.
