This unique pairing of a round of golf played in a baseball stadium is coming to Greenville with The Links at Fluor Field Presented by Haas Family Golf benefiting First Tee — Upstate South Carolina. And you get to be a part of this one-of-a-kind experience.
A fundraiser for First Tee — Upstate South Carolina, the Links event will bring golfers and families to Fluor Field to play 18 holes of golf. Players will be hitting from areas set up around the stadium – including hitting off the top of The Green Monster – and an on-field hitting area at home plate. Players will hit to three targets on the field and compete to be the first Links at Fluor Field Champion. They will also have the opportunity to tour The Greenville Drive’s Clubhouse.
The event spans two days – Sept. 24 and Sept. 25 – and includes two evening rounds on Friday and Saturday where the field will be lit up for “Glow Golf”.
Greens fees are $125 per player with food and a beverage included. Available times are between noon and 7:15 pm on Friday and 10:15 a.m. and 7:15 pm on Saturday. Greens fees for the Glow Golf experience Friday night from 7:45 to 9:30 and Saturday night from 7:45 to 9:00 are $150 and includes an open bar. Players can sign up for tee times online at www.firstteeupstate.org/thelinks.
This experience is worth watching, and the gates will be open to general admission at $5 per person for the whole day. This is a family friendly event with food and drinks available for purchase.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available (www.firstteeupstate.org/thelinks) and the First Tee — Upstate South Carolina is grateful to Haas Family Golf Center for its title sponsorship, as well as Orange Whip, World Finance Corporation, Delaney’s Irish Pub, JPMorganChase, Corbin Turf and Southern First Bank.
All proceeds from The Links at Fluor Field Presented by Haas Family Golf Center will benefit First Tee — Upstate South Carolina, part of an international youth development organization that uses golf to instill healthy habits and core values. The Upstate South Carolina chapter, serving Cherokee, Greenville, Spartanburg, and Anderson counties, is one of the fastest growing chapters in the country.
As part of our promotion for this event, we’re excited to invite everyone to join us at First Tee Family Night at the Greenville Drive Game August 27 at 7 p.m. First Tee participant Jonathan Roe, will be singing the National Anthem, and Carolyn Echols, manager of Haas Family Golf Center, will be throwing out the first pitch. There will be plenty of fun activities for the kids – young and old – as well. You do not have to be a First Tee participant or family to join us for this fun evening. Reserve your tickets by using the following link; www.tinyurl.com/2021DriveGame.
For additional information, please contact Executive Director Michael Pius at 864-268-3309.
USGA Awards Grant to First Tee — Upstate South Carolina for Local Youth Development Programs
USGA grant is part of a nationwide initiative to provide greater access to golf for youth
Greenville, SC (August 19, 2020) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) has awarded a $2,500 grant to First Tee — Upstate South Carolina to further their efforts of introducing young people to game of golf and experiences that empower them to build their strength of character. The grant is one of 51 being awarded nationwide to chapters located in or around USGA Championships and Allied Golf Associations as part of the organization’s strategy to leave a positive impact on its local host communities.
Since 1997, the USGA has invested more than $26 million in grants to First Tee to provide greater access to golf for juniors and cultivate a life-long passion for the game. The commitment to expanding participation is part of the USGA’s mission to champion and advance the game.
“Year after year we are seeing the positive impact that First Tee and other junior programs are having in breaking down barriers and connecting communities through sports,” said Mike Davis, CEO of the USGA. “It is vital for golf’s long-term health that we continue to create pathways for all juniors to participate.”
First Tee brings kids and teens to the game of golf and leverages it as a catalyst for personal growth through experiences that build inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience. With USGA’s support, First Tee — Upstate South Carolina reaches more than 600 young people annually at 12 program locations, with support from over 100 volunteers. First Tee — Upstate South Carolina impacts young people through character education and life skills programs at in-school and after-school programs.
“Even during these difficult times of dealing with COVID-19, First Tee – Upstate South Carolina has continued to persevere and impact the lives of our young people through our programming,” said Michael Pius, PGA Executive Director. “This support from the USGA will allow us to continue to make a lasting effect and teach the life skills that our young people will carry on for the rest of their lives.”
The funding is part of the USGA’s annual $70 million investment back into the game fueled by revenues generated by the U.S. Open.
For more information about the First Tee — Upstate South Carolina, visit www.firstteeupstate.org. Visit firsttee.org to see the full list of USGA grant recipients.
About the USGA
The USGA is a nonprofit organization that celebrates, serves and advances the game of golf. Founded in 1894, we conduct many of golf’s premier professional and amateur championships, including the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open. With The R&A, we govern the sport via a global set of playing, equipment, handicapping and amateur status rules. The USGA campus in Liberty Corner, New Jersey, is home to the Association’s Research and Test Center, where science and innovation are fueling a healthy and sustainable game for the future. The campus is also home to the USGA Golf Museum, where we honor the game by curating the world’s most comprehensive archive of golf artifacts. To learn more, visit usga.org.About First Tee — Upstate South Carolina
First Tee – Upstate South Carolina is a nonprofit organization dedicated to impacting the lives of young people in Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Pickens and Spartanburg counties by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf. Offering programs specifically designed for young people ages 5 to 18, the organization impacts the lives of over 60,000 Upstate area youth each year. For more information, visit www.firstteeupstate.org.
Nelia L. is a BIRDIE level participant, a Girls Golf member and a sophomore at Southside High school in Greenville county. She is participating in our First Tee at Home e-learning classes to further her golf skills and life skills while staying at home during COVID-19. Her First Tee Coach, Coach AnnaLeis, challenged the BIRDIE participants to create VISION boards to better showcase their Dreams & Goals for their future! Nelia was excited to showcase her past, present and future goals on her VISION board. Here is what she wrote:
“This collage captures my past, present, and future in golf. Some of the experiences from my past that have led me to play golf are running varsity cross country and playing tennis for my high school. My parents also put me in a lot of different sports at the YMCA when I was younger. I have always enjoyed playing all kinds of sports and trying new things, so I decided to try golf. I included some pictures from my first golf match that I won, which is one of my proudest moments in golf. Some of the people who have influenced me in golf are my parents and little brother. Coach AnnaLeis is another huge influence to me because she is an amazing, encouraging coach and mentor. Also, she started golf with the First Tee when she was 13 and went on to play in college, and I admire her story because I started playing golf at 15 with the First Tee, and my dream is to get a golf scholarship to play in college as well.”
A dream born at a Chipotle table in August of 2019, became a reality on February 8th, 2020. During a staff lunch at Chipotle, First Tee of the Upstate executive staff and I dreamt of connecting the community and growing the game of golf. It wasn’t long before we decided that becoming an Ernie Els for Autism #GameON Site was the answer! Becoming a #GameON site would allow the chapter to reach a new population by learning strategies to offer adaptive golf to athletes who learn differently.
We launched Els for Autism #GameON via a coaches’ training at Willow Creek Golf Club on February 8th, 2020. It was an honor to have Jack Barrett, from First Tee of the Palm Beaches & an Els for Autism Trained Coach, and Heidi Hoffman, from First Tee of Aiken and 2016 Pilot location of #GameON, conduct our training.
Despite the SNOW, 23 coaches and volunteers, ages 19-80 years old, came out to be certified in the curriculum! Twelve families affected by autism spectrum disorder also came out to participate in our first clinic! The clinic had to be moved indoors, but as evidenced by these pictures, that didn’t stop our fun! These smiles shared by children and their coaches, volunteers, parents, and siblings truly is what it is all about! The sport of golf and how we play is rapidly changing and we are honored to be a part of the change towards adapting and including all athletes!
There are three upcoming community clinics in March, April, & May with registration still available for people ages 7-25 years with any physical or cognitive challenge, as well as their siblings. Click HERE to learn more and to Sign Up Today! Registration includes a FREE #GameON T-shirt (limited amount available) and a discount when you register for all 3 clinics!
If you, or someone you know is interested in signing up to get involved, or if you or someone you know wants to learn more about participating as a #GameON athlete, please reach out to me, Laura Maurer, #GameON Chapter Lead, at [email protected].
Photos taken by Bonfire Visuals. Thank you for your continued support of our chapter.
Honesty. Integrity. Sportsmanship. Respect. Confidence. Responsibility. Perseverance. Courtesy. Judgement. As an alum of The First Tee of the Upstate, I proudly attribute all 9 core values to my success. But when asked what my favorite core value is, I always answer Perseverance. Looking back on my 24 years, I see a lot of perseverance woven into my story. My journey with The First Tee of the Upstate began in 2007 when I was enrolled in my first session with Coach Floyd. Many sessions and certifications later, I was given the opportunity to attend the National Life Skills and Leadership Camp in Phoenix, AZ in 2011. I went to camp loving golf and returned from camp in love with the first tee. It was at this camp that I made a promise to my 16 year old self that I would always be involved with The First Tee in some capacity. The First Tee’s mission statement is “To impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.”I am proof of that statement. I can’t recall the golf skills I learned at camp, but I vividly recall, and continue to use the leadership skills learned. At the closing ceremony, each participant was gifted with a putter cover embroidered with The 9 Core Values. This putter cover followed me to every high school match and junior tournament throughout the rest of my high school career before following me to college tournaments. However, there is a specific story with this putter cover I often refer to. It was a very hot and humid July day in Sumter, SC. I was playing in a practice round while wishing I was anywhere else. As I approached the green and grabbed my putter, I skimmed the core values and Perseverance jumped out at me. Maybe because it was the longest word on the cover, or maybe because that was the exact core value I needed in the moment. I chose to believe the latter and changed my attitude about the round. I felt better, I played better, and I was proud of myself. From that moment on, when tournament rounds got tough, with weather conditions or unfortunate lies, I would glance at that putter cover and remind myself to persevere. As perseverance became more important to me on the course, it also became a battle cry in school and personal life.I was a collegiate student athlete at Columbia College in Columbia, SC where I had the chance to pursue 2 dreams- playing collegiate golf and earning a degree in speech language pathology. As you can imagine, perseverance was an important characteristic to have with the demands of being a student athlete. During my second year of college, my team began volunteering with The First Tee Columbia chapter. It was amazing to see my teammates develop the same passion for The First Tee. In fact, one of my teammates is now a volunteer with The First Tee of Greater Charlotte.After graduating college, I returned home to the Upstate to begin a career as a speech language pathologist- assistant. I was chasing my dream but there was something missing. I became the assistant coach for MHS girl’s golf, thinking that coaching at my alma mater would fill the void. But the void continued. I soon realized that The First Tee was in fact so different from other junior golf programs, and was the missing piece.Coach Laura with her Willow Creek participantsI contacted the chapter and soon became a Level I coach. I thought I would breeze through my first sessions, but it took perseverance to grow into the coach I am today. After coaching for 6 seasons, I am learning the art of good coaching is committing to life-long learning. Through my 6 seasons of coaching, I personally have coached approximately 90 PLAYers. Through coaching these 90 young PLAYers I have made a few observations. These PLAYers have come from different backgrounds and different stories. But guess what, golf doesn’t care. Golf is the only sport in the world I can think of that gives an even playing field to every gender, age, race, body type, socio-economic status, and ability. The player is truly competing against themselves while enjoying the diverse company of others. While its been beautiful watching these PLAYers grow in their own game, it has been breathtaking to watch them grow in the core values. I could share 90 stories of different core values I have seen, or heard parents tell me, develop in a meaningful way since beginning programming with The First Tee of the Upstate.Because I have the unique experience of benefiting from TFT as a participant myself and seeing firsthand almost 100 children in 2 years benefit from the program, I am extremely passionate about providing The First Tee experience to as many communities as possible. Within the past year we have launched into the Hispanic community using a bilingual coach in addition to continued growth with our Boys and Girls Club partnership and LPGA Girls Golf partnership.However, it is now time that we bring The First Tee experience to the special needs community. I am ecstatic to announce an initiative that will start during our 2020 year with Ernie Els #GameON. As part of our overall programming we are partnering with Ernie Els #GameON to provide the golf and life skills curriculum to children and young adults on the autism spectrum. It will not be easy. It will take hard work and resources, but with perseverance, we will succeed. With the most recent statistic reading 1 in 58 children are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, the community is large and in need of help. From a speech language pathology perspective, I can assure you that Ernie Els #GameON curriculum is unique and going to impact people with autism in the Upstate in a powerful way. Since funding for the program will be part of the overall budget, the need for financial support is also great. I would love to invite you to persevere with me and our chapter through the launching of this programming. Through sharing donations of time, financial resources, and network connections we will be sure to reach our goal! Because of generous donations, our chapter is thriving in a variety of communities! If you are interested in persevering with us for this launching with a financial contribution, please check out the DONATE tab on our website to complete your tax-deductible contribution. If you are interested in persevering with us by volunteering your time or sharing network connections, please email me at [email protected]. On behalf of alum, current participants, volunteers, and coaches, I want to thank you for your donations thus far, and in advance for future donations. I cannot wait to celebrate the success stories we will hear from a range of communities together in 2020 because of the perseverance of our chapter supporters!
Last weekend, The PGA Tour Champions conducted the 16th edition of the tournament at Pebble Beach where 78 of their members are paired with 78 The First Tee participants from across the country. These participants are chosen based on playing ability and an application process. Our goal here at The First Tee of the Upstate is to have one of our participants be selected to play in The Pure Championship in the next 3 years. This will require a lot of hard work, sweat, dedication and application of the Life and Golf Skills that our PLAYers learn each week.I had the opportunity to caddy for a friend of mine back in 2016, Tim Petrovic. It was an amazing experience to see how the kids were treated like Tour Players on such an iconic golf course and bond with these Players. Petro still talks to the young man from The First Tee of Delaware, Kaden Kinard, that he played with. Kaden is a sophomore at Catholic University and a star on the golf team. Kaden will always have a relationship with a Tour Player because of this experience, much like our own AnnaLeis Dibert who played in 2 Pure Championships.We can’t wait to be rooting for The First Tee of the Upstate’s first ever participant in this Tournament!!Matt Sharkey
Elliott Davis is dedicated to making a positive impact in big or small ways. They are proud to serve the communities they call home, like the Upstate. They do this through time, talented volunteerism, board membership, fundraising efforts and financial contributions. We at The First Tee of the Upstate are grateful for their support!
They have been a major sponsor of our Annual Core Values Cup year after year. The Core Values Cup is a unique event for our donors and participants of The First Tee of the Upstate. The teams are made up of two donors and one The First Tee of the Upstate participant. This is an amazing opportunity for our participants to demonstrate and exhibit the Life Skills that we are teaching them each week during their classes. Also, a great opportunity for our donors to meet and greet our participants!
ElliottDavis is driven by five core values that guide the how and why behind everything they do. These core values are directly aligned with the Life Skills and Core Values that we teach at The First Tee of the Upstate.
Do the right thing
Service to others
Mutual respect
Always getting better
Quality
Thank you ElliotDavis for being such a great partner in furthering our mission of impacting the lives of young people in Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville and Spartanburg counties by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.
You can learn how to partner with The First Tee of the Upstate by calling Michael Pius, PGA Executive Director
at (864)268-3309 or emailing him at [email protected].
The First Tee of the Upstate’s programming will take place at Woodfin Ridge, Willow Creek Golf Club and Carolina Country Club in Spartanburg County; Cherokee National Golf & Recreation Club in Cherokee County; and Carolina Golf Club at Botany Woods, Legacy Pines Golf Club, Carolina Springs Golf Club and Green Valley Country Club in Greenville County. Those interested in enrolling their children in programming at one of these 8 locations can visit www.firstteeupstate.org and click the REGISTER button on the top right of the page.
GREENVILLE, SC – The First Tee of Greenville and The First Tee of Spartanburg & Cherokee Counties announced today that the organizations are joining forces to form The First Tee of the Upstate, to better serve area youth. The First Tee of the Upstate, whose mission it is to impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf, will begin its new season of programming on March 20th with 8 area golf course locations conducting 31 classes, spanning Spartanburg, Greenville and Cherokee counties.
The combination of the chapters into The First Tee of the Upstate is nearly 12 months in the making, and will now combine The First Tee of Spartanburg’s national award-winning programming with The First Tee of Greenville. The First Tee of the Upstate will utilize a combination of out-of-school and in-school programs to help shape the lives of young people from all walks of life by reinforcing values like integrity, respect and perseverance through the game of golf. In fact, The First Tee’s National Schools Program, whereby physical education teachers introduce golf and life skills to elementary students as part of their annual curricula, is now available in 93 of 109 schools in Cherokee, Greenville and Spartanburg counties. Complementing the National Schools Program, The First Tee of the Upstate has established partnerships with the South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind, STEM Program, Greenville Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club, Greenville YMCA and Small Impressions Child Development Center to maximize the program’s reach to area youth.
“The Upstate of South Carolina continues to be one of the fastest growing regions in the country, and as our area continues its population growth, we made the strategic decision that by merging both of our organizations’ resources we are better positioned to serve the youth of the Upstate now and in the future,” said Ron Rasmussen, Board President of The First Tee of the Upstate. “We are thankful to the wonderful board members, programming coordinators, coaches, mentors and volunteers that have made The First Tee chapters in the Upstate a success for a long time. Their contributions have helped get us to this point. We look forward to continuing that legacy by building a staff that can help take The First Tee of the Upstate to the next level.”
“While we remain focused on serving children in Spartanburg, Greenville and Cherokee counties at the outset, we do believe that the consolidation of resources will afford us an opportunity to serve additional Upstate communities in the future,” said Todd Whitehead, Board Vice President. “We look forward to being able to instill the values of respect, integrity, and honesty through the game of golf to more Upstate youth than ever before.”
The First Tee of the Upstate’s Spring programming will take place at Woodfin Ridge, Willow Creek Golf Club and Carolina Country Club in Spartanburg County; Cherokee National Golf & Recreation Club in Cherokee County; and Carolina Golf Club at Botany Woods, Legacy Pines Golf Club, Carolina Springs Golf Club and Green Valley Country Club in Greenville County. Those interested in enrolling their children in programming at one of these 8 locations can visit www.firstteeupstate.org and click the REGISTER button on the top right of the page.
As The First Tee of the Upstate completes its consolidation efforts and expands its reach, building its roster of volunteers is a key priority. Anyone interested in volunteering with The First Tee of the Upstate should visit www.firstteeupstate.org for more information.
# # #About The First Tee of the Upstate
The First Tee of the Upstate is a nonprofit organization dedicated to impacting the lives of young people in Cherokee, Greenville and Spartanburg counties by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf. Offering programs specifically designed for young people ages 6 to 18, the organization touches the lives of nearly 50,000 Upstate area youth each year. For more information, visit www.firstteeupstate.org.
Nelia L. is a BIRDIE level participant, a Girls Golf member and a sophomore at Southside High school in Greenville county. She is participating in our First Tee at Home e-learning classes to further her golf skills and life skills while staying at home during COVID-19. Her First Tee Coach, Coach AnnaLeis, challenged the BIRDIE participants to create VISION boards to better showcase their Dreams & Goals for their future! Nelia was excited to showcase her past, present and future goals on her VISION board. Here is what she wrote:
“This collage captures my past, present, and future in golf. Some of the experiences from my past that have led me to play golf are running varsity cross country and playing tennis for my high school. My parents also put me in a lot of different sports at the YMCA when I was younger. I have always enjoyed playing all kinds of sports and trying new things, so I decided to try golf. I included some pictures from my first golf match that I won, which is one of my proudest moments in golf. Some of the people who have influenced me in golf are my parents and little brother. Coach AnnaLeis is another huge influence to me because she is an amazing, encouraging coach and mentor. Also, she started golf with the First Tee when she was 13 and went on to play in college, and I admire her story because I started playing golf at 15 with the First Tee, and my dream is to get a golf scholarship to play in college as well.” 
A dream born at a Chipotle table in August of 2019, became a reality on February 8th, 2020. During a staff lunch at Chipotle, First Tee of the Upstate executive staff and I dreamt of connecting the community and growing the game of golf. It wasn’t long before we decided that becoming an Ernie Els for Autism #GameON Site was the answer! Becoming a #GameON site would allow the chapter to reach a new population by learning strategies to offer adaptive golf to athletes who learn differently.
Despite the SNOW, 23 coaches and volunteers, ages 19-80 years old, came out to be certified in the curriculum! Twelve families affected by autism spectrum disorder also came out to participate in our first clinic! The clinic had to be moved indoors, but as evidenced by these pictures, that didn’t stop our fun! These smiles shared by children and their coaches, volunteers, parents, and siblings truly is what it is all about! The sport of golf and how we play is rapidly changing and we are honored to be a part of the change towards adapting and including all athletes!
There are three upcoming community clinics in March, April, & May with registration still available for people ages 7-25 years with any physical or cognitive challenge, as well as their siblings. Click HERE to learn more and to Sign Up Today! Registration includes a FREE #GameON T-shirt (limited amount available) and a discount when you register for all 3 clinics!
I was a collegiate student athlete at Columbia College in Columbia, SC where I had the chance to pursue 2 dreams- playing collegiate golf and earning a degree in speech language pathology. As you can imagine, perseverance was an important characteristic to have with the demands of being a student athlete. During my second year of college, my team began volunteering with The First Tee Columbia chapter. It was amazing to see my teammates develop the same passion for The First Tee. In fact, one of my teammates is now a volunteer with The First Tee of Greater Charlotte.
After graduating college, I returned home to the Upstate to begin a career as a speech language pathologist- assistant. I was chasing my dream but there was something missing. I became the assistant coach for MHS girl’s golf, thinking that coaching at my alma mater would fill the void. But the void continued. I soon realized that The First Tee was in fact so different from other junior golf programs, and was the missing piece.
However, it is now time that we bring The First Tee experience to the special needs community. I am ecstatic to announce an initiative that will start during our 2020 year with Ernie Els #GameON. As part of our overall programming we are partnering with Ernie Els #GameON to provide the golf and life skills curriculum to children and young adults on the autism spectrum. It will not be easy. It will take hard work and resources, but with perseverance, we will succeed.
With the most recent statistic reading 1 in 58 children are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, the community is large and in need of help. From a speech language pathology perspective, I can assure you that Ernie Els #GameON curriculum is unique and going to impact people with autism in the Upstate in a powerful way. Since funding for the program will be part of the overall budget, the need for financial support is also great.
I would love to invite you to persevere with me and our chapter through the launching of this programming. Through sharing donations of time, financial resources, and network connections we will be sure to reach our goal! Because of generous donations, our chapter is thriving in a variety of communities! If you are interested in persevering with us for this launching with a financial contribution, please check out the DONATE tab on our website to complete your tax-deductible contribution. If you are interested in persevering with us by volunteering your time or sharing network connections, please email me at [email protected]. On behalf of alum, current participants, volunteers, and coaches, I want to thank you for your donations thus far, and in advance for future donations. I cannot wait to celebrate the success stories we will hear from a range of communities together in 2020 because of the perseverance of our chapter supporters! 
I was a collegiate student athlete at Columbia College in Columbia, SC where I had the chance to pursue 2 dreams- playing collegiate golf and earning a degree in speech language pathology. As you can imagine, perseverance was an important characteristic to have with the demands of being a student athlete. During my second year of college, my team began volunteering with The First Tee Columbia chapter. It was amazing to see my teammates develop the same passion for The First Tee. In fact, one of my teammates is now a volunteer with The First Tee of Greater Charlotte.
After graduating college, I returned home to the Upstate to begin a career as a speech language pathologist- assistant. I was chasing my dream but there was something missing. I became the assistant coach for MHS girl’s golf, thinking that coaching at my alma mater would fill the void. But the void continued. I soon realized that The First Tee was in fact so different from other junior golf programs, and was the missing piece.
However, it is now time that we bring The First Tee experience to the special needs community. I am ecstatic to announce an initiative that will start during our 2020 year with Ernie Els #GameON. As part of our overall programming we are partnering with Ernie Els #GameON to provide the golf and life skills curriculum to children and young adults on the autism spectrum. It will not be easy. It will take hard work and resources, but with perseverance, we will succeed.
With the most recent statistic reading 1 in 58 children are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, the community is large and in need of help. From a speech language pathology perspective, I can assure you that Ernie Els #GameON curriculum is unique and going to impact people with autism in the Upstate in a powerful way. Since funding for the program will be part of the overall budget, the need for financial support is also great.
I would love to invite you to persevere with me and our chapter through the launching of this programming. Through sharing donations of time, financial resources, and network connections we will be sure to reach our goal! Because of generous donations, our chapter is thriving in a variety of communities! If you are interested in persevering with us for this launching with a financial contribution, please check out the DONATE tab on our website to complete your tax-deductible contribution. If you are interested in persevering with us by volunteering your time or sharing network connections, please email me at [email protected]. On behalf of alum, current participants, volunteers, and coaches, I want to thank you for your donations thus far, and in advance for future donations. I cannot wait to celebrate the success stories we will hear from a range of communities together in 2020 because of the perseverance of our chapter supporters! 