Two Ten Footwear Foundation Holding Annual New York Golf Tournament
Waltham, MA (PRWEB) May 22, 2014 -- Two Ten Footwear Foundation held its Annual New York Golf Tournament on Monday, May 19, 2014 at the beautiful Alpine Country Club in Demarest, NJ. Funds raised before and during the tournament will help footwear families during times of pressing need.
“Not only did golfers have a great day on a gorgeous course with amazing food but they were also able to help others in our industry who need it. It doesn’t get any better than that,” said David Stamberg, Chair of the New York Golf Tournament and Vice President of Business Development and East Coast Sales Director for Taryn Rose at Will Rich Shoe.
“This year’s tournament was a resounding success,” said Neal Newman, president of Two Ten Footwear Foundation. “Thanks to our golfing community, title sponsor New Balance Golf, and other generous sponsors, $75,000 was raised from this year’s tournament. Net proceeds will go directly to our Emergency Relief Fund enabling Two Ten to help another 48 footwear families get back on their feet when the unexpected happens.”
2014 Tournament sponsors included title sponsor: New Balance Golf; platinum sponsor: TJX; hole sponsor(s): Brown Shoe, Wolverine Worldwide, Camuto Group; silver sponsor(s): Deer Stags, Lord & Taylor, Wells Fargo Capital Finance; golf sponsors: Adrienne Vittadini/Taryn Rose, Spruce Meadow Advisors/Bill Lenich, Aetrex Worldwide Inc., Eastman Footwear, HH Brown/Born, Steve Madden Ltd, Reid & Company Executive Search, Donald J. Pliner, Modell's Sporting Goods and BCNY.
Since the earliest days of Two Ten, the game of golf has played a big part in the Foundation’s fundraising activities. The first golf outing was held on August 17, 1939 specifically to raise money for shoe people in need. 75 years later, Two Ten golf tournaments are still a favorite with the industry.
About Two Ten Footwear Foundation
During 2014, Two Ten is proudly celebrating its 75th anniversary as the footwear industry's national charitable foundation -- the only foundation of its kind in the United States. Two Ten is committed to strengthening America’s footwear community by providing emergency financial assistance at times of crisis; college scholarships for footwear employees and their families; community building opportunities; career affinity group networking; and other social and career services. For more information about Two Ten Footwear Foundation, please visit http://www.twoten.org.
Maureen Lederhos, Two Ten Footwear Foundation, http://www.twoten.org/, 781-736-1500, [email protected]
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