Giving Back
FRSA Members Giving Back to the Community
to be a part of this industry of giving individuals.” The Awards Ceremony The roofing community is making a splash in South Florida with the largest non-corporate donation to The was held at IGFA on August 4. Norm Wedderburn, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida as well CEO and President of the as a substantial donation to the International Game Make-A-Wish Foundation Fish Association (IGFA). Southern Florida said, The Roofing Contractors Association of South “RCASF truly believes in Florida (RCASF) is a not-for-profit trade association our wish granting mission. whose purpose is to educate and foster a high stanThey have literally changed dard of business ethics among roofing contractors the lives of thousands of people and associate members. RCASF members endeavor to “give back” to their community throughout the year – children and their families, who are affected by critical illnesses. We are very grateful to by hosting several charitable events. The RCASF Fishing Tournament is the Association’s RCASF for their continued support.” “We are inspired by the work Make-A-Wish does largest annual philanthropic effort. This year, the to brighten the RCASF Fishing lives of children Tournament diagnosed raised with critical $225,000 illnesses,” said for the MakeCorey Daley, of A-Wish Daley Brothers Foundation and Roofing. “We $25,000 for the understand the International impact that a Game Fish “wish” has on a Association’s child. It allows Junior Angler’s these kids to foEducational cus on a dream Program. rather than on The tournahospitals and ment was held treatments. We are proud to support programs that on June 12 at Hawk’s Cay Resort in Duck Key with an can provide hope, inspiration and happiness, especially attendance of over 500 people. A banquet followed in the lives of children.” featuring the catch of the day, mahi-mahi. Corey As a non-profit receiving no government funding, Daley, Committee Chairman, emceed the banquet and Make-A-Wish relies on the support of donors to introduced the guest of honor, Lauren Potter. Lauren make wish granting possible. The RCASF Fishing spoke eloquently about her experience as a former “wish child” and how it impacted her life. “There wasn’t Committee, a group of civic-minded members and volunteers, has already begun planning for next year’s a dry eye in the house,” stated Anthony Utter, Senior tournament. The date is set for June 10-12, 2022 at Tournament Committee Member. Hawk’s Cay Resort with the goal of brightening the “There was magic in the room,” declared Makelives of even more children. They encourage donations A-Wish Southern Florida COO, Richard Kelly. “It was of fishing-related items for auction and financial sponastonishing to see roofing contractor after roofing sorships. If you would like to contribute, please contact contractor stand up when the call came for a MakeRCASF. To learn more about RCASF members and A-Wish Signature Sponsorship donation of $5,000 sponsors, please visit our website at www.RCASF.org. to grant the wish of one child.” Senior Committee Member, Erica Bergeron said, “People just kept standFRM ing up and waving their credit cards. It made me proud
Make-A-Wish Receives $225,000 Donation from RCASF Annual Fishing Tournament
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FLORIDA ROOFING | November 2021