LEAD 2024 thanks sponsors for their support of law enforcement and another successful event

LEAD (Law Enforcement Appreciation Day) Upstate celebrates the overwhelming success of its 10th annual event, held on September 20th at the Greenville Downtown Airport, where approximately 620 law enforcement officers were honored for their service. The event was made possible by the generosity of sponsors and donors who stepped up to express gratitude for the men and women who protect and serve Greenville County.

At this year’s event, officers were greeted with a line of gratitude, where they received:

• A Chick-Fil-A biscuit and coffee,
• Pepsi products,
• A commemorative t-shirt,
• A snack bag,
• A valor bag filled with carefully selected items, and
• A challenge coin honoring their service

During the week officers also had the chance to win prizes included a wide variety of items such as a set of tires, long rifles, pistols, grills, televisions, family outing packages, restaurant and hotel packages, and more. These donations highlighted the community’s appreciation for law enforcement’s sacrifices and dedication.

“This event is a testament to the power of community and the shared respect we all have for law enforcement officers,” said Seabrook Marchant, Founder of LEAD and President, CEO and Broker in Charge of Marchant Real Estate. “The generosity of our sponsors and partners ensures we can provide this meaningful opportunity to honor their commitment.”

 

2024 LEAD Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

• CPI Security

VIP Reception Sponsor

• Bon Secours Wellness Arena

K9 Sponsors

• ProSource
• Spinx

Premier Sponsors

• Bob Castellani
• County Council Members Liz Seman & Joey Russo

T-Shirt Sponsor

• The Cogdill Law Firm

Valor Bag Sponsor

• Windsor Aughtry Hotel Group

Book Sponsor

• Hammack Law Firm

Neighborhood Partners

• United Community Bank
• Bank of Travelers Rest

Back the Blue – Tim Brett Memorial Sponsors

• Greenville Tech College
• Connector 2000 Association
• Pelham Medical (Tony Kousolekas)
• Pepsi of Greenville
• Steve White Auto Group
• Billy and Cleo Crank
• Fairway Ford
• Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and David Evette
• Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey, LLC
• Meritus Signature Homes
• The Turner Agency
• Ianuario Law Firm
• Meritage Homes

Supporting Sponsors

• Priority One Security
• Smyth McKissick
• Laurens Electric Cooperative
• Lance Leopold
• Schwab Charitable
• Greenville Water

Venue Sponsor

• Greenville Downtown Airport

Food Sponsors

• WYFF4
• Veterans United

Beverage Sponsors

• Caliber Coffee Company (Coffee Sponsor)
• Pepsi of Greenville (Bottled Water Sponsor)

Biscuit Sponsors

• Chick-Fil-A Mauldin
• Chick-Fil-A Cherrydale Point
• Chick-Fil-A Travelers Rest
• Chick-Fil-A Haywood Rd.
• Chick-Fil-A Laurens Rd.

Individual Sponsors

• Upstate Warrior Solution
• MLS of Greenville, SC Inc.
• Greater Greenville Association of Realtors
• CRUMBL Cookies
• Mavin Construction
• Kevin Whitaker Chevrolet
• George and Susan Stansell
• Nelson Mullins
• South State Bank
• Colliers International
• Stewart Marketing & Consulting
• Prisma
• SCTAC
• ITIC
• Liberty Federal Credit Union
• Community Foundation of Greenville – Tee & Sherry Hooper Fund
• Joey Hudson
• National Philanthropic Trust
• John and Maryanne Tully
• Mykle & Christine Stahl
• Game Day Men’s Health
• Steven & Virginia Butler
• Kenneth & Victoria Padgett

 

About LEAD Upstate

The goal of LEAD Upstate is to bring the community and law enforcement together in the name of appreciation and gratitude by giving the community an opportunity to say thank you to all the law enforcement personnel in Greenville County including Greenville, Greer, Travelers Rest, Mauldin, Simpsonville, & Fountain Inn. Partnering with sponsors and supported by volunteers LEAD hosts an annual “thank you event” for Upstate law enforcement officers. LEAD Upstate is a registered 501(c)3 organization. For more information about sponsorships and volunteer opportunities go to www.Leadupstate.com.