Bob's Discount Furniture and Gene Rosenberg Associates Raise More than $300,000 for Local Charities
More than 200 golfers and nearly 400 dinner attendees provide record donations.
Farmington, CT (PRWEB) August 18, 2005 -- The eighteenth annual Bob's
Discount Furniture Charitable Foundation and Gene Rosenberg Associates Golf
Outing has raised more than $300,000, exceeding the initial goal. The golf
outing was held in Farmington, CT on August 9th 2005 at the Tunxis Country Club,
followed by a dinner and raffle at the Farmington Club. More than 200 golfers
participated, and close to 400 attended the dinner. Major charities receiving
support from the outing include: The American Cancer Society’s Camp Rising Sun,
The Nutmeg Chapter of Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Family and Children’s Aid, and
The Connecticut Children’s Medical Center.
Bob’s Charitable Foundation
started in 1986 with a mission to help children in need. "Bob’s Charitable
Foundation continuously seeks additional support so it can provide more
assistance to those youngsters who haven’t been given a fair shot at childhood,"
said co-organizer Gene Rosenberg, "As friends and business partners, we want to
help."
“When kids come to Camp Rising Sun they come because they are
kids, not kids with cancer! Their week at camp becomes extraordinary thanks to
Bob’s Charitable Foundation. This year the kids will be treated to a Tropical
Paradise theme including pu-pu platters, and a steel drum concert on the beach
followed by fireworks," said Tina Saunders of Camp Rising Sun.
“I want to
personally thank all the participants in this outing for providing a record
amount of support to benefit children in need," said Bob Kaufman, president of
Bob's Discount Furniture. In addition to distributing significant funds each
year, the Foundation provides gift certificates to various agencies for clients
with children who need some extra help obtaining bedding and furniture.
Additional requests are supported daily to organizations in the New England
region looking for assistance with fundraisers, furnishings and programs.
Agencies seeking support may obtain information online at the Bob's Discount
Furniture Charitable Foundation web site http://www.mybobs.com/charity/.
About Bob’s Discount
Furniture
Bob’s Discount Furniture has strong regional brand awareness and
customer appeal due to its unique shopping environment, commitment to customer
service, and everyday low prices. First-time visitors are pleasantly surprised
by the comfortable atmosphere and vast selection of quality furniture that
surpasses their “discount” expectations. Some stores have complimentary cafés
featuring gourmet coffee, fresh baked cookies and candy. Many have home theaters
and video arcades. Bob Kaufman, President, and Cathy Poulin, Public Relations
Director, supply their own quirky talent for the company’s television and radio
advertisements, as they invite customers to “Come on down!” For more information
please visit http://www.mybobs.com/.
Contact:
Cathy
Poulin
860-645-3200
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