First Annual Avon Walk The Course Against Domestic Violence Draws More than 900 Walkers and Raises $25,000 for United Family Services
On April 28, more than 900 walkers participated in the inaugural Walk The Course Against Domestic Violence event at the Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte.
The participants had the choice of walking the 9-hole or 18-hole course during the Quail Hollow Championship Week.
The event kicked off with an opening ceremony that featured local domestic violence survivors who shared their personal stories of overcoming abuse.
“As a 34-year survivor of domestic violence, I am so thankful and excited to see this event taking place,” said Tana Greene. “More than ever, we need to raise awareness about this issue.”
The event raised $25,000 for United Family Services’ Shelter for Battered Women.
The family-friendly event was established by The Avon Foundation for Women, PGA Tour Wives Association and the Quail Hollow Championship.
Avon Foundation for Women President Carol Kurzig thanked the Charlotte community for coming together to raise awareness and critical funds for area domestic violence programs.
“Partnerships like these with the PGA Tour Wives Association and the Quail Hollow Championship enable us to make a significant difference in local communities, generating more resources for those who need them most and raising awareness throughout the area.”
UFS would like to thank the Avon Foundation for Women, PGA Tour Wives Association and the Quail Hollow Championship for helping to end the cycle of domestic violence.
Volunteers for Avon's Walk The Course Against Domestic Violence prepare the registration table for the event.
AVON Foundation staffers Karen Asare, Jill Monum, and Stephanie Paul assist walkers at the inaugural Avon Walk The Course Against Domestic Violence event at The Quail Hollow Club on April 28.
Mark Pierman, CEO/President of United Family Services and Amy Wilson, President of the PGA Tour Wives Association, pose for a picture at the inaugural Avon Walk The Course Against Domestic Violence event at the Quail Hollow Golf Club.
Walkers from United Family Services and the PGA Tour Wives Association gather for the inaugural Walk The Course Against Domestic Violence event at The Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte.
Walkers participate in the inaugural Avon Walk The Course Against Domestic Violence event at The Quail Hollow Club.
Libby
McLaughlin, Chief Development Officer for United Family Services, and
PGA Tour Golfer Parker McLachlin mingle at the Avon Walk The Course
Against Domestic Violence Reception.
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Walkers meet up at the Start Line to participate in Avon's Walk The Course Against Domestic Violence event at The Quail Hollow Club.
The Avon Foundation and the PGA Tour Wives Association awards United Family Services with a $25,000 check from the proceeds raised at the inaugural Walk The Course Against Domestic Violence event at The Quail Hollow Club.
More than 900 walkers participated in the inaugural Avon Walk The Course Against Domestic Violence event on April 28 at The Quail Hollow Club.
AVON Foundation President Carol Kurzig, WSOC-TV News Anchor Natalie Pasquarella, PGA Tour Wives Association President Amy Wilson, and United Family Services Board of Directors Member Tana Greene welcome more than 900 walkers to the inaugural Avon Walk The Course Against Domestic Violence event at The Quail Hollow Club on April 28.
More than 900 walkers gathered at the start line to participate in the inaugural AVON Walk The Course Against Domestic Violence event at The Quail Hollow Club.
(From Left to Right): WSOC-TV News Anchor Natalie Pasquarella, United Family Services Shelter Services Coordinator Jane Taylor, Mecklenburg County Women's Commission Division Director Marie White, UFS Domestic Violence Co-Director Amanda Wilsonn, UFS Chief Operating Officer Sharon Thacker, and UFS Domestic Violence Co-Director Kelly Forney kick-off the inaugural Avon Walk The Course Against Domestic Violence event at The Quail Hollow Club.
WSOC-TV News Anchor Natalie Pasquarella and United Family Services Board of Directors Member Tana Greene pose for a picture at the inaugural Avon Walk The Course Against Domestic Violence event at The Quail Hollow Club on April 28.
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