Good news! Hooters donation helps Bishop Verot swim team's fundraising efforts
Local Hooters locations donate to Bishop Verot swim team
Representatives from the local Hooters restaurants presented a donation of $1,750 to the Bishop Verot Swim Team on Aug. 30at the team’s practice. The donation will support the student’s fundraising efforts for this year’s uniforms, swim equipment, which includes scorekeeping devices and other items that they have had to previously borrow from local swim clubs.
“When we heard about the students raising funds but still coming up short of their $10,000 goal, we wanted to help out and support their team so they can reach their goal. When I spoke with Coach Egri-Marti, she was very excited for the team this year and the funds raised and so thankful for Hooters' donation. Being an active participant in our local community and supporting youth athletics is a priority of our restaurant,” said South Florida Hooters Partner Dave Thayer.
Local Hooters locations include Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Cape Coral, Naples, Port Charlotte, Bradenton and Sarasota. LTP Management, a Franchisee of Hooters of America, owns and operates 16 locations in South Florida. For more information about South Florida Hooters please visit HootersFlorida.com or follow us at Twitter @HootersFlorida, Instagram @SouthFLHooters and Facebook @HootersFlorida.
Riverdale student honored by scholarship program
Elizabeth Cordero, a 17-year-old senior at Riverdale High School, was awarded the title of “Distinguished Young Woman of East Fort Myers.” She placed first in three out of five scoring categories, including self-expression, interview, and scholastics.
Founded in 1958, Distinguished Young Woman is a national scholarship program that inspires high school girls to develop their full individual potential through a transformative experience that culminates into a celebratory showcase of their accomplishments. Distinguished Young Woman strives to give every young lady the opportunity to further her education and prepare for a successful future. Elizabeth will now advance to compete at the state level in Orlando next February.
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Join Guardian ad Litem Foundation for fundraiser at Topgolf
The Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit, is hosting a fundraising event Sept. 29 at Topgolf in Fort Myers to raise money for programs benefiting children and teens in foster care.
Golfing Fore a Great Cause features an evening of golf, entertainment, prizes and a dinner buffet.
Topgolf offers a dynamic, technology-driven golf entertainment experience and features high-tech gaming, outdoor hitting bays, chef-driven menus, hand-crafted cocktails, music and more.
Golfing Fore a Great Cause starts at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29, at Topgolf, 2021 Top Golf Way in Fort Myers. The registration fee is $500 for a six-player bay or $100 for an individual player; single players will be paired with others in a six-player bay. Sponsorship opportunities also are available.
Proceeds support the Guardian ad Litem Foundation, which has a mission of ensuring that every abused, neglected or abandoned youth in Southwest Florida has a voice as they navigate the judicial, education and child welfare systems. The foundation recruits, trains and provides support for court-appointed volunteer child advocates who represent the best interests of a child until a safe, permanent placement is established. The nonprofit also raises funds that help meet a child’s health, educational and social needs.
To register, please visit VoicesForKids.org/upcoming-events or call 239-533-1435.
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