BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT HELD TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE CHILDREN OF FALLEN SPECIAL OPERATIONS WARRIORS

Fort Belvoir, VA --- The University of Florida Alumni Association/DC Gator Club is hosting its 2nd Annual Benefit Golf Tournament June10th at the Fort Belvoir Golf Course to raise money for some very special children – children of fallen Special Operations personnel who were killed during an operational mission or training accident .

Some 54,000 Special Operations Forces – including Army Special Forces, Army Rangers, Navy SEALs and Air Force special operations personnel – are conducting more missions, in more places, and under a broader range of conditions than ever before.

Since the tragic day of September 11th , ninety-four Special Operations members have lost their lives fighting the war on terrorism leaving behind 107 children, bringing the total number of children in the Warrior Foundation program to nearly 500.

That is where the Special Operations Warrior Foundation steps in.

The Warrior Foundation, a non-profit organization based in Tampa, Fla., provides education counseling and scholarships for children of special operations forces who died in a training accident or operational mission.

“The Special Operations Warrior Foundation is the best way to honor our fallen comrades because their children are the most important and lasting things they leave behind,” said John T. Carney, Jr. Warrior Foundation President/CEO.

“I’d like to invite area companies and organizations to participate as one of the sponsors of this event,” says George Valenzuela, golf tournament chair and president-elect of the local UF chapter. “While there are many levels of sponsorship, this is the first year that we are asking firms to sponsor a soldier or sailor to play in the tournament. It serves as an extra way of saying thanks to our military.”

The golf tournament will begin with a 2 pm shotgun start. Cost of entry is $320 per team of four or $80 per person. The fees include one round of golf, several contests, awards/prizes and a post-round barbeque dinner. One foursome will be randomly selected for the Million Dollar Shoot-out, Those interested in sponsorship opportunities, including a soldier to play in the tournament, or participating in the golf tournament can call Stephanie Chesson at 703-860-7060 ext.106. For more information about the golf tournament visit www.dcgators.com.