The 12th Annual Golf Tournament teed off on Monday, September 22nd at a brand-new venue, the stunning Golden Bear Club in Windermere, FL. At 9:00 a.m., golfers gathered at the flag for the Pledge of Allegiance and the national anthem, led by Eric Anderson of Spirit Equine Therapy (SET) on horseback. His presence set a patriotic and inspiring tone for the day.

PVR Board President, Bob James, hosted the tournament and brought together his corporate partners, vendors, and friends for a fun-lled day of golf. Players enjoyed the popular Patriotic Costume Contest, which inspired a few creative outts, and had the chance to win $10,000 cash in a hole-in-one contest.

While the contests and camaraderie made for a fun event, the true highlight was the shared commitment to a common purpose: supporting Florida’s veterans and their families.

During the awards banquet, the RL James Team presented a record-setting “Big Check” of $96,932 to PROJECT: VetRelief (PVR). Best of all, this was 100% net proceeds, where every dollar directly benets our mission to assist veterans in need.

This milestone is especially meaningful, as Bob and his wife, Rita, have been unwavering champions of Florida’s veterans. Their very rst golf tournament, 12 years ago, was the inaugural fundraiser for PVR, and
since then, this annual event alone has funded more than a third of our total emergency assistance cases.
Their leadership has been a lifeline for our organization from day one.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the sponsors and players who carved time from their busy schedules to attend, as well as the dedicated volunteers and the Golden Bear Club staff who helped make the day such a success.

This year’s tournament was truly one for the books; blending fun, community spirit, and an incredible show of generosity that will have a lasting impact on Florida’s veterans and their families.