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David Keuhner: Why I Support YouthQuest

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David Keuhner

David Keuhner, the founder and CEO of Destination Cellars, has played in The YouthQuest Foundation’s fundraising golf tournament every year since 2009. He’ll be there again this year, on August 12, for The Challenge at Trump National.

David told us why he supports YouthQuest:

I got involved with YouthQuest Foundation back in late 2008. After having an opportunity to meet with co-founders Lynda Mann and Allen Cage and learning more about what the goals of YouthQuest were, I had to get involved in some way.

Having lost my father when I was six years old, I was raised by a single mom. Luckily, I had a great family and a support cast of friends that helped over the years. However I was certainly a perfect candidate for being an “at-risk youth.” I was extremely lucky, but unfortunately many kids aren’t. They don’t have a solid foundation around them to help them succeed.

I understand — and YouthQuest clearly understands — that our youth are the next leaders of our country. They need a strong base to build upon for the future. YouthQuest is trying to give these kids a second chance with a solid foundation to learn and to be a positive influence to society. YouthQuest is a model foundation to help the youth of tomorrow.

Not only is David a great friend of our Foundation, he’s also one of the most fashionable players on the golf course every year. Will he be sporting the multi-colored polka-dot shorts again this time? The bold diamond pattern? The elegant basic black or gray?

The many looks of David Keuhner at YouthQuest's fundraising golf tournaments

Maybe he’ll surprise us with a new look for 2013. You can help decide. Post a comment on our Facebook page to tell David what to wear this year. Then sign up to join David and our other supporters for a day of fun and fundraising at Trump National in Potomac Falls, Va. For details, visit www.youthquestfoundation.org or call (703) 234-4633.

Golf Tournament Drives YouthQuest’s Fundraising

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YouthQuest presents $5,000 check to Freestate ChalleNGe Academy at 2012 charity golf tournament
At the 2012 Challenge at Trump National Golf Club, YouthQuest Foundation Co-Founders Lynda Mann and Allen Cage presented a check for $5,000 to the Freestate ChalleNGe Academy, represented by (L-R) Thunder Young, Bobby Stewart, Keith Hammond, Terry Lynn Dunmeyer, Kelvin Sandler.

The Challenge at Trump National Golf Club is The YouthQuest Foundation’s signature fundraising event. This annual tournament is vital to the success of our mission to provide life-changing opportunities for America’s at-risk youth.

We’ve held charity tournaments every year since 2006 and our goal is to make this year’s event ­– on August 12 at the world-class Trump National Golf Club, Washington, DC — the biggest and best one yet.

Click here for details and sign-up information.

The funds this tournament raises will help us expand the great programs we’ve been telling you about for the last few months, including our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) education project.

Bobby Stewart at the 2012 Challenge at Trump National
Bobby Stewart told his inspiring story at last year’s tournament.

At last year’s tournament, we presented a check for $5,000 to support the Maryland Freestate ChalleNGe Academy. Bobby Stewart, who graduated from the Academy in 2000, played in the tournament and spoke during the awards ceremony about the dramatic difference Freestate made for him as a troubled teen. Bobby had given up on high school, but the Academy run by the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program provided the structure and discipline he needed to earn his diploma and go on to success in the auto dealership business.

This year, the Freestate ChalleNGe Academy became the home of our first 3D printing project for at-risk youth.

Our supporters come back to play in the tournament year after year because they know their donations help kids who are in trouble turn their lives around. On top of that, they get to enjoy a day of fun at a club few golfers ever have the chance to experience.

The event begins with a trick shot demonstration by Golf Entertainer Brad Denton, followed by a shotgun start for the foursomes and their celebrity players. Lunch is served on the course and the day wraps up with a reception and awards ceremony.

We’re pleased that so many of our regular players have signed up already. Now we need to add some newcomers so we can double our numbers from last year and fill both of the magnificent Trump National courses in Potomac Falls, Va.

To join us, e-mail  info@youthquestfoundation.org or call (703) 234-4633.

Sign Up Now for The Challenge at Trump National Golf Club and Save 10%

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Scott McDonald RE/MAX Gateway team former Redskin Brian Mitchell 2012 Challenge at Trump National
Scott McDonald (center) and his RE/MAX Gateway team played with former Redskins star Brian Mitchell (right) at the 2012 Challenge at Trump National.

We want to thank YouthQuest Foundation supporters like RE/MAX Gateway President Scott McDonald who have already registered for our annual fundraiser, The Challenge at Trump National Golf Club on August 12.

If you sign up and pay by the end of this month, you’ll get 10% off the price of any sponsorship level.

Click here for details and sign-up information.

Every year since 2006, we’ve brought golfers together to raise funds for programs that help America’s at-risk youth. This year, we want to double our numbers and fill both of the extraordinary Trump National courses that run along the river in Potomac Falls, Va.

Each sponsored foursome will be matched up with a celebrity player for a day of fun at a club few golfers ever get the chance to experience.

The event begins with an amusing and amazing trick shot demonstration by Brad Denton, Golfweek’s 2013 Golf Entertainer of the Year. Then the Challenge gets under way with a shotgun start. Lunch is served on the course and the day wraps up with a reception and awards ceremony.

To join Scott and our many other supporters at the tournament, contact us at info@youthquestfoundation.org or call (703) 234-4633. Act by May 31 and save 10%.

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