The 10th Annual Don Harris Charity Golf Classic, which benefitsFamily Service Association, was a tremendous success. The tournamenttook place at the Quarry Golf Course with more than 200 playersand over 40 volunteers participating. The funds raised go directly towardshelping families in need.
Established in 1903, Family Service Association is the oldest non–profithuman service agency in San Antonio that is dedicated to helping youth,children, families and seniors.
upport and his dedication to helping families in our community” saysNancy Hard, President/CEO, Family Service Association. “With the fundsraised at this tournament, we are able to provide more counseling for individualsand children who have been abused or neglected, more supportfor at–risk youth, more parenting education classes for at–risk parents andmore in–home care for seniors ” added Hard.
Last year nearly 50,000 individuals were assisted by Family Servicewith counseling, parenting education to at–risk parents and their babies,healthy relationship skills classes for couples that yearned for a better wayof life, in–home care for seniors to help maintain their independence andmuch more. Approximately 43% of the 50,000 reported an annual incomeof less than $5,000 and another 40% had incomes of less than $15,000.
“It’s so humbling to be a part of something like this. Family Service Associationdoes so much for those in need. The proceeds from our tournamentare just a drop in the bucket but every dollar helps so that they cancontinue to help the less fortunate, abused, and elderly” said Don Harris,Sports Anchor and Sports Director for WOAI–TV, Channel 4.
“Our tournament shows what San Antonio can do when it pulls togetheras a community. Special thanks to all of the big sports celebrities whodonated their time to make our golf tournament the most fun charity golftourney in town” added Harris.
This tournament has grown tremendously and the support by thebusiness community is outstanding. Some sponsors included Darr Family/The Place Commercial Real Estate, Clear Channel Communications,Tesoro, NuStar, Valero, Capital One, Silver Eagle/Bud Light, Spurs Sports& Entertainment, Corporate Travel Planners, Cox Smith Matthews, LeeWayne Corporation/Terri Millmeyer, Los Barrrios, Carrabba’s ItalianGrill, NSIDE Publications, Artesia Springs, Goomba’s, Concord Properties,AT&T, Bauer Label, Hoss Construction, and Administaff.
A special thanks to George “Iceman” Gervin, Sean Elliot, Koy Detmer,Jeff Blake, Jesse James Leija, Priest Holmes, Jennifer Broome and of courseDon Harris for their support.
