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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 20, 2020
Miami Beach Resident Tees Up Generous Donation
— Raising Nearly $50,000 for Golf Club Staff Members —
WHO/WHAT: When members of the city’s public golf courses — Normandy Shores and
Miami Beach Golf Club — learned that staff was furloughed due to the
impacts of COVID-19, they started a GoFund Me page organized by
Richard McKnight. Though golf courses are currently off limits,
employees at these facilities will soon learn about the limitless generosity
of Miami Beach residents.
Less than three weeks after setting up the fundraiser, approximately
$50,000 has been collected and will be distributed evenly tomorrow, April
21 starting at 10 a.m. amongst 85 staff members to help pay for rent,
groceries and medication.
“Many of these employees live paycheck-to-paycheck and need the
community's help to overcome this challenging time,” shared Richard
McKnight. “Sometimes a small act can make a big difference.”
WHEN: Tuesday, April 21 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
WHERE: Normandy Shores Golf Club
2401 Biarritz Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33141
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their nose and mouth.
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