Spring Fundraising – Week 3 Friday Update
We are entering into the final week of the ACTEC Foundation’s Longest Drive Challenge. Congratulations to the Rocky Mountain Region’s Merry Balson for receiving the most donations and winning Round 3. Merry also became the first golfer to reach her individual fundraising goal of $3,750! Also coming in on top were Heart of America’s Shannon Barks in 2nd place, and New England’s Lisa Rico in 3rd place! Congratulations to Merry, Shannon, and Lisa!
The ACTEC Foundation appreciates the support of all Fellows.
Donate today to drive your Golfer to their goal of $3,750!
Leaderboard standings as of Noon Eastern Time on May 12:
- Rocky Mountain Region: Merry Balson, State Chair of Colorado
- Heart of America Region: Shannon Barks, State Chair of Missouri
- Southern Region: Gray Edmondson, State Chair of Mississippi
- Southeast Region: Kimberly Stogner, State Chair of North Carolina
- Great Lakes Region: Cam Seybolt, State Chair of Minnesota
- Mid-Atlantic Region: Glenn Fox, State Chair of Downstate New York
- New England Region: Lisa Rico, State Chair of Massachusetts
- Western Region: Lauren Garner, State Chair of Arizona
There is just over one week for the golfers to help The ACTEC Foundation reach its overall fundraising goal of $30,000. Please help The Foundation achieve this goal—we cannot do it without your support!
Put your Favorite Golfer in the Lead!
Check the Leader Board daily and watch your email for updates each Wednesday and in Friday’s Weekly Update. The Challenge will run until Wednesday, May 17, at 5:00 PM ET. The winning golfer will receive the virtual “Golden Driver” and be announced in the May 19th edition of the Weekly Update.
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