Business Jet Cares’ Annual Golf Tournament Raises Nearly $89,000 for Veterans and First Responders
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Last fall Business Jet Cares, Inc., a Business Jet 501(c)(3), raised nearly $89,000 for Patriot PAWS Service Dogs and the Folds of Honor Foundation, two non-profit organizations dedicated to giving back to our nation’s military, first responders, and their families through educational scholarships and providing trained services dogs of the highest quality.
On November 4, 2022, Business Jet Cares hosted its 9th Annual Charity Golf Tournament along with its second annual VIP Concert the night before the tournament featuring Texas Country’s own, The Blan Scott Band.
Hosted at the elite Texas Rangers Golf Club in Arlington, TX, the tournament kicked off with a gourmet breakfast, followed by a putting and chipping contest. At 10:00 am, the 144 golfers headed out for a shotgun start where they participated in various games and competitions throughout the course. The day also included a plethora of giveaways, snacks, music by DJ Astronaut and specialty drinks all thanks to the many sponsors. Despite dealing with some rain and wind, our golfers hit the on-course highlights including a Beat the Pro experience where participants tried to shoot closer to the pin than pro golfer, Julia Houston. Another favorite was the Cannon Shoot where, by donating, the golfers get the chance to shoot their golf ball 400 yards out of a custom launcher onto the green. While participants enjoyed the many activities, the real highlight of the tournament was the Patriot Paws Service Dogs’ puppies-in-training that joined out on the course to mingle with the golfers and pose for photos!
An awards ceremony and home-smoked BBQ dinner concluded the tournament with special guest speakers from both philanthropic beneficiaries, including Sarah Duncan a recipient of the Folds of Honor scholarship, and Marissa Pittman the Development Coordinator from Patriot PAWS. Both speakers shared personal testimonies on how each charity has assisted and changed their own lives as well as the many lives of Veterans and their families. To end the evening, various prizes and the opportunity to name a puppy-in-training (including updates on the pup’s training progress, when the puppy “graduates” and gets placed with a well-deserved veteran) were raffled off.
In addition to the Annual Golf Tournament, Business Jet Cares also partners with a local Dallas Elementary School each year for A Christmas to Remember to support local families that may not otherwise have the opportunity to enjoy the holiday season. Now in its eighth year, Business Jet Cares was able to raise over $10,000 to support seven families in Dallas with their greatest household needs such as cleaning supplies, furniture, cookware, clothing and appliances, along with Christmas wishes for the children including toys, games, bikes, scooters, electronics and more. This is all thanks to the contributions of the business aviation community and businesses in the Dallas area, employee donors, and volunteers.
A special thanks to Fiesta Furniture Depot for donating beds to those who were in need.