Five Points Association to Donate 6th Annual Bar Stool Classic Proceeds to Charity
October 13, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The 6th Annual Bar Stool Classic in Five Points was a huge success. With 11 different bars and restaurants as putt-putt tour stops, the event attracted over 165 participants to Columbia’s favorite downtown district on October 3rd, 2014. For six years, the Five Points Association and the Babcock Center Foundation have partnered to host this event, which generated $6,438 this year for people with lifelong disabilities.
The 6th Annual Long’s Bar Stool Classic would not have been possible without the generous support of businesses across the midlands, including: Long’s Drugs, Checker Yellow, Life HME, Michelob Ultra, Proforma, Security Federal, Bar None, Blazing Copper, Breakers, CJ’s, Group Therapy, Jake’s, Moosehead Saloon, Pinch, The Bird Dog, Village Idiot and Yesterday’s.
About The Babcock Center Foundation
The Center’s mission is to empower people with lifelong disabilities to enjoy life by promoting abilities and respecting choice. Babcock Center, Inc. is recognized for its advocacy, vision and leadership in providing supports and services to people with disabilities. Throughout the agency’s history, Babcock Center has worked alongside the former SC Department of Mental Retardation; the new SC Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN); other state, federal and local agencies; and families of people with disabilities to bring a brighter future to our state.
About The Five Points Association
The Five Points Association is a non-profit organization whose principle task is ensuring that Five Points stays an integral and important part of the city of Columbia. The association has accomplished and endured many major infrastructure, development and beautification projects over the years. The association hosts annual events that continue to grow with each year and entertain thousands of people within the city of Columbia, as well as the state of South Carolina.
