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Hussmann Western Sales Charity Golf Event Benefits Three Organizations

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The Hussmann Western Sales Division recently held its 13th Annual Customer Appreciation Golf Tournament and Charity Fundraiser to benefit Mended Hearts, Orangewood Children’s Foundation and, this year, City of Hope Cancer Center.

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A check is presented to Mended Hearts.

The golf tournament was held May 20 at Strawberry Farms Golf Club in Irvine, California.

Many regional and vertical market customers attended the tournament and charity fundraiser, according to Hussmann.

Also in attendance were industry sponsors and Tim Figge, Hussmann CEO, with the senior management team from Hussmann in Bridgeton, Missouri, as special guests.

The day began with a chipping and putting contest and a $100,000 shootout by four selected players, followed by a best ball scramble tournament. A reception and dinner followed. The event concluded with a raffle. A check for $14,000 was presented to Mended

A check is presented to Orangewood Children’s Foundation.
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The City of Hope check presentation.

Hearts, a cardiac support group offering help, support and encouragement to heart disease patients and their families. In addition, Hussmann donated $12,000 to the Orangewood Children’s Foundation, a center for abused children; and $12,000 to The City of Hope cancer and leukemia center.

A team directed by Michael Nobile, Hussmann Western Sales director, organized the tournament and charity fundraiser.

“Special thanks to all of the tournament volunteers from Hussmann, as well as from Hussmann’s affiliated companies for their generous support,” said Nobile. “This has turned out to be the biggest event in the last 13 years and all for a great cause.”

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