Tee times began with America's best skydiving
special operations warriors parachuting onto the course in
remembrance of 9/11.
TYSONS, Va., Sept. 10,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The PenFed Foundation, a
national 501(c)3 founded by PenFed Credit Union, joined community
and business leaders to raise over $1 million to support
veterans and the military community at the 21st annual Military
Heroes Golf Classic on Monday, September 9.
"Freedom isn't free. Over 248 years, the brave servicemembers of
America's Armed Forces have fought 12 wars to defend our freedom,"
said James Schenck, President/CEO of
PenFed Credit Union and CEO of the PenFed Foundation. "The success
of our tournament enables us to continue taking care of our
nation's veterans. At PenFed, we never forget."
Tee times began with a remembrance honoring 9/11 victims, their
families and our nation's heroes. America's best skydiving special
operations warriors tandem parachuted onto the course displaying
the American and Purple Heart flags with PenFed Credit Union EVP
Talent/Risk/Infosec/Data Maura Watson jumping in the morning and
PenFed Credit Union Board Director Army Col. (Ret.) Philip F. Romanelli jumping in the
afternoon.
"We are thrilled to have raised
over $1 million at the Military Heroes Golf Classic
this year and look forward to continuing to support our military
heroes who have made incredible sacrifices for our nation,"
said PenFed Credit Union SVP, PenFed Digital and PenFed
Foundation President Andrea McCarren. "Thanks to the
commitment of our dedicated volunteers and donors over the past 23
years, the PenFed Foundation has delivered financial support
totaling over $55 million and transformed the lives of
over 150,000 military families."
The PenFed Foundation honored Innospec President & CEO
Patrick Williams and Innospec
President of Oilfield Services Tom
Entwistle for their long-term partnership during a dinner
with participants the evening before the tournament. Since 2007,
Innospec has provided more than $2
million to The PenFed Foundation by hosting golf tournaments
in Denver and Houston. Marine Corps Veteran, Purple Heart
recipient and Co-Founder/Executive Director of CreatiVets
Richard Casper was also honored and
received a $25,000 grant to support
CreatiVet's first veteran songwriting workshop in Puerto Rico. U.S. Army Veteran, Purple Heart
recipient and country music artist Scotty
Hasting performed at the event.
This year's Military Heroes Golf Classic was co-chaired by
PenFed Credit Union Board Chairman and PenFed Foundation Board
Member Edward Cody and President of Berkshire Hathaway Homes
Services PenFed Realty Kevin Wiles.
About PenFed Foundation
Founded in 2001, The PenFed
Foundation is a national nonprofit organization that supports
veterans in their transition from service to success. Affiliated
with PenFed Credit Union, the Foundation has provided more than
$55 million in financial support to
veterans, active-duty service members and military families. PenFed
Credit Union covers the salaries and administrative costs of The
PenFed Foundation, so more of your donation goes right to our
programs. To learn more, please visit www.penfedfoundation.org.
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