Verizon Wireless Presents $14,000 to Hospice of the Upstate to Improve Patient Care
February 1, 2012
GREENVILLE, SC – February 1, 2012 – Today, Verizon Wireless presented $14,000 to Hospice of Upstate as a result of Verizon’s 5th Annual Carolinas/Tennessee Agent Invitational golf tournament. Through the efforts of the Verizon Wireless Local Agent team, the tournament has generated $35,000, all of which has been donated to Hospice of the Upstate, over the past five years. The formal check presentation was held today at the Verizon Wireless Carolinas/Tennessee Regional Headquarters.
“We are thrilled that the Agent Invitational has had such success, representing over 350 retail locations in our region,” said Tim Butler, Verizon Wireless Carolinas/Tennessee Region Director of Indirect Sales. “We believe it is our responsibility to improve our community, and this event presents a great opportunity for us to give back and support a worthy cause in the Upstate.”
“The support and generosity from businesses like Verizon Wireless makes a real difference for our non-profit,” said Pam Melbourne, President and CEO of Hospice of the Upstate. “Each donation impacts someone’s life and improves the care available to those served by Hospice of the Upstate. Verizon’s donation will enable us to better meet the needs of the patients and families in our community.”
For more information on Hospice of the Upstate and its mission to provide compassionate, quality care to terminally ill patients and their families, please visit www.hospicehouse.net.
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