I am a proud supporter of animal shelters and rescuing and or adopting animals. I had the opportunity to develop a relationship with David and Kelly Backes, providing multiple ways to support their animal rescue organizations in the St. Louis area. I have supported their animal rescue programs by driving awareness with two of my own golf tournaments, one hospitality golf tournament in 2011, connecting them with wellness center to create an event, as well as they have used our lounges to host parties for Athletes for Animals. To donate money, attend an event, or learn more about helping ATA: http://athletesforanimals.org/
Starting in 2008, I have helped coordinate ten nightclub events raising thousands of dollars and collecting thousands of toys supporting Toys For Tots. http://www.toysfortots.org/
In 2009, I developed an idea for a long term (4-12 weeks annually) nightclub charity event that has led to the collection of roughly 10,000+/- coats for those
less fortunate. The event directly supports
Kurt Warner's local St. Louis charity Warner's Warm Up.
http://www.kurtwarner.org/warmup.html
For three years, I provided consultation and a space for an event called Gabriel's
Black and Gold Ball. This is for a friend who has developed a successful
"black tie" fundraiser raising money and awareness for Autism and
Autism Speaks. http://www.gabrielshornblowers.com/
I have hosted hundreds more, but these are probably some of the bigger ones to highlight.
KSDK -- A local coat drive got a major boost Wednesday.
The Pepper Lounge collected nearly 3,500 coats during the last eight weeks. The owners of the lounge said it took about two months and the cooperation of a lot of area businesses to bring the final tally.
The coats will all go to the Warners' Warm Up Program.
If you'd like to donate to the Warners' Warm Up Program, it runs to November 29.
Click the video player on the right side of the screen to see an interview with Buddy Coy, co-owner of the Pepper Lounge, discuss the coat drive.