As we were walking off the 18th green, I had a sense of joy come over me knowing that we just completed the 11th Annual Carino’s Foundation Charity Golf Classic raising $225,000 for various charities throughout our restaurant markets. The participation was encouraging considering the economy and the pressure companies and individuals are under to tighten their expenses. The weather was perfect, the course and the scenery were incredible and we all had a great time. Marbridge Foundation , spoke about their equine program for special need residents at Marbridge. The funding from our charity created the Golden Stirrup Event for special needs equine riders throughout the state, held for the first time at the Star of Texas Rodeo in Austin last year. Austin Ronald McDonald House , made possible by donations from the Carino’s Foundation. The Carino’s Family Room provides a warming space for families while their children are being treated at Dell’s Children’s Hospital. Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD), working for the cure for Duchenne. As you read in earlier posts , we honored Zack Stark by dedicating this year’s tournament in his name. James spoke of Zack who passed away this September at age 22 from Duchenne. Zack was an inspiration to all of us; his love for life, his passion for painting and his support for other boys struggling with the disease were truly incredible. James also shared his personal story of dealing with Duchenne in his family when they found out their young son had Duchenne at the age of two. He gave us an update of the ways PPMD is working with groups to find cures and how they best utilize their resources in the fight against Duchenne.
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