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Top Grade Construction Raises $30,000 for The Taylor Family Foundation
In their first annual "Little Heroes" golf tournament, Top Grade Construction raised money for The Taylor Family Foundation to help support their summer camp program for children with life-threatening illnesses.
, announced that its First Annual "Little Heroes" golf tournament, held last month at Ruby Hill Golf Club in Pleasanton, generated more than $30,000 for The Taylor Family Foundation (TTFF) of Livermore, and its Camp Arroyo program.
With the money raised, TTFF will be able to continue their efforts of providing a summer and weekend camp experience for children living with life-threatening illnesses and disabilities such as heart and skin disease, brain tumors, autism, celiac disease, and HIV/AIDS.
The children TTFF serves come from all 39 counties of Northern California to enjoy a therapeutic respite — completely free. Each year, TTFF provides this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to more than 3,000 campers over the course of 11 weeks and nearly 10 weekends during the summer.
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It is the foundation's goal that each of these kids can check their illness or disability at the door when they arrive at camp and "just be kids", feeling welcomed and supported while having endless amounts of fun.
Entering its third decade of service, attend camps and has provided respite for nearly 70,000 parents.
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"What a gift Top Grade has been to The Taylor Family Foundation. They are an organization of people who really care," said Elaine Taylor, co-founder of The Taylor Family Foundation. "Their compassion starts at the top with President and CEO, Bill Gates himself and goes right on down through his family, employees, customers, vendors and friends. We are forever grateful for their gifts of labor, funding, time and hearts of gold."
"Top Grade recognizes that the long-term health and success of our company stems from forward-thinking business practices, including our ongoing commitment to social responsibility," said Lee Myhre, Top Grade's director of marketing and tournament chairperson.
About Top Grade Construction
Top Grade Construction, Inc. is a general engineering contractor with more than 300 employees servicing projects throughout Northern California. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Livermore, the company specializes in heavy highway and civil engineering construction services, including site preparation, earth moving, excavation, grading and paving.
