After months of hard work, the Fourth Annual NC Charity Golf Tournament came and went, raising $50,000 toward the MSgt Eden Pearl Build A House Project!
The weekend started Thursday with a cookout and silent auction sponsored by Gilligan’s. On Friday over 100 golfers teed off at Paradise Point Golf Course at Camp Lejeune.
100% of every dollar raised goes directly to the cause. A special thank you to the golfers, 20 volunteers, and over 50 sponsors... [more]
The night before the 4th Annual NC Charity Golf Tournament we're hosting a free cookout at Gilligan's in Surf City, NC. A long-time friend of PSC, Bill, is kindly providing the food. Because we're raising money to build a house for MSGT Pearl and his family you can bid to win a GLOCK pistol, a custom vacation of your design, a bose sound system, spa treatment, and more!
Join us at Gilligan's May... [more]
Walk for Wishes aims to raise money to grant wishes for children with terminal illnesses. With the average wish costing $7,500, it takes a lot of people to come together and raise money for this amazing cause.
PS Charities supporter Jared Surdin has already raised $1,213 for the cause in just a few short weeks. Due to his incredible fundraising efforts, Make a Wish National has agreed not only to match his amount, but... [more]
Air Force Col (Ret) Matt McKeon is competiting in his annual summer charity bike rides, including a new event, The National 24-Hour Challenge. True to our mission, Matt's summer rides benefit military families, and patients in the fight against cancer. 100% of proceeds benefit your choice: The US Air Force Aid Society, or the PS Charities Cancer Support Fund.
The National 24-Hour Challenge is a nationally recognized marathon cycling event that takes place annually... [more]
Big congratulations go out to Jackie Albright and Lindsay Haase, the winners of PSC's Hockey for Eden challenge! Together, the two raised more than $3,500 for the Build a House Project benefiting MSgt Eden Pearl. As a result, the pair won 100 level seats to last nights Caps game against the Tampa Bay Lightning! The rest of the participants, and some lucky volunteers, were also rewarded with tickets for thier support of PSC!
Last Saturday night was our second and last hockey happy hour at the Front Page in Arlington in support of our Build A House Project. The turn out was great! We had lots of people there ready to cheer the Capitals on to victory and see if they won lunch with Nick Backstrom and Marcus Johansson. I had received several calls that day about people wanting to get last minute tickets and support... [more]
Shooting for Eden is the third event hosted by PS Charities in support of the Build A House Project. A special thanks to Sir Walter Gun Club for donating all the proceeds from the shooting match entry fees towards the cause and allowing us to use their establishment to share Eden’s story and continue to raise additional funds. At the event people had different options to contribute towards the event:
Registering for the match $20
Purchasing... [more]
Let me start by mentioning that this event would not have been possible without the enormous effort from our PS Charities volunteers. Cheers for Eden is the second event hosted by PS Charities in support of the Build A House Project. PS Charities is committed to hosting many more events where we can continue the journey of raising enough funds to build a special home that would meet Eden’s disability needs. Thanks to Napper Tandy’s... [more]
In addition to helping military families, PS Charities supports individuals fighting cancer. 100% of the money we raise go directly to the cause. But at times we like to get involved with the big guys raising money for research - the quest to erradicate and prohibit cancer from ever occuring.
Last year PS Charities raised money in support of the Race for Hope - DC. Money from the race benefits the community... [more]
As one year ends and another begins we feel fortunate to belong to so many people who give to the community. We're more than one group - we're a family, a community, and friends. Thanks to everyone for your support. Here's an article about our recent event to raise money for MSGT Eden Pearl and his family to build their house.
On December 20th, 2011 PS Charities was featured on Washington DC NBC 4 as part of their 12 Days of Giving. Our Founder LuAnn Dean and Executive Director Michael Chandler represented the organization by providing information about current, past and future projects. It was a great spot and hopefully the first of many for the organization.
PS Charities is... [more]
Let me start by mentioning that this event would not have been possible without enormous effort from our lead volunteer Michelle Rademacher and all of the other PS Charities volunteers. Two hours before the event started, the volunteers gathered at the Harbor Site in Sneads Ferry, NC to finish setting up everything for the event. The owner of the location was gracious enough to not only allow us to use his establishment but also contributed... [more]
Each year PS Charities hosts a Silent Auction to raise money for the GWU MFA Breast Care Center Patient Assistance Fund. The fund provides support to patients meeting basic living needs -- like parking, childcare, and transportation. This year PS Charities contributed $100,000 to the fund. Founder LuAnn Dean with Executive Director Michael Chandler and Lead Volunteer Sam Penico for the Auction presented the check at the Annual Survivor Luncheon.
The keynote speaker at the luncheon... [more]
Great news! The ease of giving to our beneficiares just got easier. PS Charities is Combined Federal Campaign approved to receive bi-weekly or monthly contributions through federal payroll deduction. Just complete the forms and start giving with ease.
Remember, we support America's military and separately, people battling cancer. 100% of the money PSC receives is given to beneficiaries - we keep nothing. Not for marketing, salaries, private jets or caviar. We prefer... [more]
On Sunday we ran in the 3rd Annual Col. John Ripley Memorial Race in Annapolis, MD. Our PS Charities team of 5 showed up ready to run (and walk!) before the 9am start time. It was a brisk fall morning not cold enough to keep us, or the 1,000 other runners, at home.
L to R: Michael Dean, Michael Chandler, Michelle Ellia, Autumn Brown, Beth Moss
This past weekend PS Charities hosted the Caribbean Casino Night and Silent Auction benefitting the GWU Breast Care Center Patient’s Assistance Funds at the Carlye Club in Alexandria, VA. Through out the course of fun and festive evening, PSC was able to raise a grand total of $100,000.00, all of which is to be given directly to the Breast Care Center. The hundred or so guests were able to bid on an extensive range of... [more]
For the third year in a row, PS Charities has been able to join together with the UNC Lineberger Cancer Treatment Center helping to provide financial assistance to patients and their families battle leukemia lymphoma memory of Sean Williams. Leading up to the tournament itself, PS Charities hosted a handful of charity nights at local bars in Sneads Ferry, Wilmington, and the Jacksonville area. Each event was able to bring in a substantial amount of... [more]
A group of us ran last weekend in the GTSI Run/Walk 5K...we weren't out to win in but we had a great time. In the end the event raised just over $40,000 benefiting the Wounded Warriors Project. Here's our Executive Director, Michael Chandler, catching his breath just after crossing the finish line. We're running again in Novemenber...it's fun, heathy, and for a good cause - come join us!
Join... [more]
Dr. Christine Teal, Chief of Surgery, and Director of the Breast Care Center at George Washington Hospital, was featured on Good Morning America in early June of 2011. In the interview, Dr. Teal reveals her motivation behind undergoing a double mastectomy, even though she had no trace of cancer in her breasts. After her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time, and learning that her great-aunt had died of... [more]
On June 25, 2011, Matt McKeon, director of ProSol's MO&A division, participated in the Total 200 Bike Ride to raise money for the George Washington University's Breast Care Center Patient Assistance Fund. This was the second year that Matt rode in the event . He covered 202.3 miles in 13 hours 42 minutes. Your generous contributions helped him raise over $7,000 this year for the Patient Assistance Fund. Thank you Matt... [more]
Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. We honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to America. Putting your political stance aside Memorial Day is a day to honor those families of the fallen, those who are still sacrificing today, and what a great nation we are that so many give so much for her defense. These are exceptional men and women and they... [more]
PS Charities is an appoved charity with the Combined Federal Campaign. Our CFC Code Number is 28000. This is great news but what does being a CFC approved charity mean to you?
The power and ease of giving to PS Charities just got easier. If you are a federal employee you can learn more here about how to contribute through payroll deduction using the CFC. PS Charities is 1 of only... [more]
With the devastation of September 11, 2001, the world had little understanding of the road ahead. Life was sure to change but in what ways were unclear. Politics at home and abroad changed, the economy changed, security changed, conversation changed, priorities changed.
Terrorism took the international stage. Things changed.
But what hasn't changed is the commitment to America from the men and women fighting for freedom. Our military heros rise every day with their life in tow... [more]
When devastating tornadoes in eastern North Carolina touched down on April 17, 2011, ProSol employees and PS Charities sprang into action. A group of volunteers, led by Maegan Williams (who is VERY awesome!), along with PS Charities, helped displaced citizens and also coordinated with local merchants in the area to provide almost $20,000 worth of new furniture and other housing goods. There is still a lot of work to be done. If you can help... [more]
Last Friday, PS Charities hosted a happy hour in Arlington at The Front Page Bar and Restaurant in support of two teams participating in May's Race for Hope - DC. The race is the largest fundraiser supporting the Brain Cancer community, and takes place every year in DC. This year nearly $2 Million dollars have been raised on pace for a record high.
A big thanks to everyone that came out. We... [more]
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