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FanDuel donates $100K to Next 18 to support veterans
FanDuel donates $100K to Next 18 during the PGA TOUR’s John Deere Classic, boosting mental health support for veterans and first responders through golf.
Next 18, a nonprofit organization founded by a U.S. Army veteran, integrates the sport of golf in its wellness camps to support mental health, well-being, and camaraderie among servicemen and women across the country.
Matt McDonell, Founder of Next 18, shared:
“What a historic day for our organization. This is the single largest donation we’ve received, which will now enable us to do so much more for the veterans and first responders who need support. We are so grateful to FanDuel for this generous contribution; it validates the hard work we’ve put in to building an organization committed to helping our nation’s heroes heal and thrive.”
FanDuel, North America’s premier online gaming company and an Official Betting Operator of the PGA TOUR, presented the check to Next 18 on July 2 during a putting clinic for a special group of military members and first responders from the Quad Cities area.
Keita Young, Community Impact Vice President at FanDuel, commented:
“FanDuel is committed to making a positive impact in the communities in which we operate, and we recognize the vital role military families, veterans, and first responders play in communities across the country. We are proud to support Next 18 as it delivers critical programs that promote long-term well-being after service and empower veterans and first responders through sports.”
The donation will help advance the Next 18 mission of supporting the mental health of veterans and first responders through the game of golf, including through golf camps, peer support communities, and holistic life resource training.
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