Paul Davis Golf Classic Raises $12,000 For Critically Ill Kids

TAMPA, FL — It was a dream-come-true day when Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling of Tampa held its first annual Paul Davis Golf Classic on March 9 at Avila Golf & Country Club.

More than 50 golfers participated in the event and helped raise $12,000 for The Children’s Dream Fund, which fulfills the dreams of children ages 3-21 living in West Central Florida who have been diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses.

The tournament’s goal was to raise $8,000 to make dreams come true for two seriously ill children. Team members, clients and others were extremely generous in almost reaching that goal, but a contribution from Darren Impson, president of Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling of Tampa, nearly doubled the amount raised to a total of $12,000 and making it possible to grant the wish of a third deserving child.

“We feel that The Children’s Dream Fund aligns with our vision by providing extraordinary care while serving these children in their time of need,” Impson said. “This was our first year, but we plan to support this charity through our golf classic for many years to come.”

One dream has already come true for 20-year-old Justin from Port Richey, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor. An avid gamer, Justin received a dream gaming package that included a gaming computer, television, Xbox One gaming console, controllers, headphones, computer desk, gaming chair, light-up keyboard, and gift cards to purchase additional games as well as a gift card to Justin’s favorite place to eat, Taco Bell.

“We have the deepest of gratitude for being the recipient of the monies raised by the first annual Paul Davis Golf Classic,” said Pamela Arbisi, director of development for The Children’s Dream Fund, headquartered in St. Petersburg. “Justin and his family were very appreciative and wrote a beautiful message on their whiteboard that said, ‘We want to thank you and EVERYONE that helps make these dreams possible.’ As you can see, a gaming system is more than an activity; it also provides joy and connectivity for a very thoughtful young man during a difficult time in his life.”

Such efforts are a hallmark of the Paul Davis franchise system and part of a “Social Purpose” initiative established by FirstService Brands - parent company of Paul Davis – in 2018 with the #FirstServeOthers hashtag. Social Purpose is defined as the desire to do good while doing good work. Efforts are focused on making meaningful impacts and inspiring others to engage in three key pillars: people, communities, and environment.

Paul Davis has been at the forefront of innovation in the property damage, emergency services and restoration industry since 1966 by pioneering such things as three-day drying and new water damage assessment and monitoring technology. Customer calls are returned within 30 minutes of first contact, teams are onsite within hours and all work is thoroughly documented.

Since 1966 Paul Davis Restoration has restored residential and commercial properties damaged by fire, water, mold, storms and other major disasters. They help businesses and families return to normal. Paul Davis is a one-stop shop for disaster damage and restoration and has more than 300 independently owned franchises in the USA and Canada.

Businesses that provide essential services including food markets, banks, and more are turning to Paul Davis for safe and effective sanitation to reduce the infection rate of COVID-19 as a preventative measure and/or after a public area, workspace or residence has been exposed. These experts properly apply disinfectant to materials and surfaces in community spaces as a critical step in safeguarding public health.