TYSONS, Va.– The PenFed Foundation for Military Heroes, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting veterans in their transition from service to success, raised more than $65,000 to support veterans at the inaugural Military Heroes Golf Classic in South Carolina at The Golf Club in Briar’s Creek on John’s Island.
“We are thrilled to have raised over $65,000 our first year hosting a golf classic in South Carolina and look forward to continuing to support our military heroes who have made profound sacrifices for our nation,” PenFed Foundation for Military Heroes CEO James Schenck said in a statement. “We are grateful for the support of Board Member John Flynn for hosting this incredible event.”
Flynn is a seasoned entrepreneur and industry veteran with over 40 years of innovative credit union, banking and financial services experience. He has led, launched or co-founded numerous companies in the financial services industry. Flynn has been an avid supporter of the Foundation for many years, donating significant amounts of money to help further its mission.
“My wife, Michelle, and I were first impressed by the foundation when we attended the annual gala 10 years ago and it touched me personally,” said Flynn in a statement. “Having never served in the military myself, I have witnessed what veterans go through when they come back from war. My dad is a WWII veteran, and my brother is a Vietnam veteran. I am honored to support the PenFed Foundation for Military Heroes in their commitment to help veterans transition from their incredibly brave and selfless service to our country to civilian life.”
Over the past 25 years, the Foundation has delivered financial support totaling over $55 million and transformed the lives of over 150,000 military families. In addition to the golf classic in South Carolina, the Foundation recently raised over $1 million for veterans at its 22nd annual golf classic at Congressional Country Club outside of Washington D.C.
