Four Charities Receive Donation From Captain Woody Tournament

Four local charities received a donation from The Rushing Family Trust on Feb. 10 and 11. Junior Achievement, Jackson R2 School District Foundation, Lutheran Family and Children's Services and the Safe House for Women all received a donation from the proceeds of the 17th annual Captain Woody Rushing Golf Tournament, which was held at Kimbeland Country Club last October. A total of $12,000 will be donated to 12 organizations from the 2015 tournament proceeds.

The Rushing Family Trust was created in memory of Captain Woody and Evelyn Rushing, and works to make a positive difference in the lives of disadvantaged women and children, and others with extraordinary needs.

For more information about the charities receiving these donations, please visit:

Junior Achievement: www.jastl.org

Merideth Pobst, Director of the Jackson R2 School District Foundation, accepts a $1,000 donation from Mike Rushing (left) and Todd Rushing to benefit the Backpacks for Fridays program. This program provides weekend meals and snacks to families in the District.

Jackson R2 School District Foundation: www.jacksonschoolfoundation.org

Lutheran Family and Children's Services: www.lfcsmo.org

Safe House for Women: www.semosafehouse.org

For more information about The Rushing Family Trust, please visit:

Michelle Ramsey, Development Coordinator with Lutheran Family and Children's Services, accepts a $1,000 donation from Mike Rushing (left) and Todd Rushing. LFCS helps families, children and individuals experience greater hope and wholeness of life.

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