Former NFL Player Eugene Profit Tees Up For Take Stock In Children

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., Oct. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 4th Annual Profit Golf Classic benefiting Take Stock in Children will take place on Saturday, October 4th at the renowned King & Bear Golf Course at World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Florida.  All proceeds raised will go to purchasing scholarships for deserving needs- based and at- risk Take Stock in Children students in St. John's, Duval, Clay and Nassau counties.

"I have several business partners and clients in the Florida market, so it was only natural to expand our charitable efforts to the Florida marketplace," said Eugene Profit.  "The decision to name Take Stock in Children as one of the beneficiaries of the 4th Annual Profit Golf Classic was a rather easy one. The organization's mission aligns perfectly with our company's mission of believing that no child should be left behind and that given the proper tools, resources, and encouragement, anything is possible," he concluded.

"We are delighted to partner with an organization that shares our commitment to helping students achieve their dreams and making a difference in our communities," said Madeline Pumariega, Take Stock in Children State President/CEO.   "The monies raised will go to purchasing scholarships for deserving at risk, needs-based students and will further support our efforts to provide our college bound students with the tools, services and support they need for academic success," she concluded.

The tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 9 am, followed by lunch and a cocktail reception and awards ceremony that will be held at the Spa at the World Golf Village. Foursomes are available for $1400 and individual $350 for individual golfers. Special course prizes include a Rolex watch for a hole-in-one sponsored by Underwood Jewelers and golfers will have a chance to win a 2015 Toyota 4Runner courtesy of Arlington Toyota.

Participants will also have an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets to win a Marco Bicego 18kt gold bracelet with diamonds and cultured pearls from his exclusive "Africa" collection. The drawing will be held Tuesday, November 18, 2014 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at Underwood Jewelers San Marco store during a special Marco Bicego cocktail reception and trunk show. Proceeds from the raffle will benefit Take Stock in Children students in North Florida.

Rated among Golf Week's Top Resort Courses, King & Bear Golf Course is an official course of the World Golf Hall of Fame in St. Augustine, FL. Tournament sponsors include Profit Investment Management, Williams Capital, Take Stock in Children, Cheevers, Loop Capital, Topeka, Greenberg Traurig, Cabrera, Lewis & Knoph, Advent, ITP, Florida Blue, Edwin Watts, The Spa at World Golf Village, Aroma's, Love Too Par, Arlington Toyota, Underwood Jewelers, Carlisle Industries, KIND, and  Jerome Brown's Famous BBQ  just to name a few.

About Take Stock in Children
Take Stock in Children, a Florida 501(c)3 non-profit organization has been providing volunteer mentors,  scholarships and hope to more than 24,000 of Florida's deserving at-risk, low-income students since 1995. Reporting an unparalleled 96 percent annual high school graduation rate and an 87% college enrollment rate, TSIC is Florida's flagship and most successful mentoring and scholarship program. In every Florida county, TSIC scholars in middle and high school pledge to meet regularly with their mentor, maintain academic standards, and remain drug and crime-free on the way to achieving a high school diploma. The reward for fulfilling these commitments is a scholarship to a Florida state college, university or vocational school. To donate, volunteer or learn more about Take Stock in Children, please call 888-322-4673 or visit www.takestockinchildren.org.

About The Profit Charitable Foundation
The Profit Charitable Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization and is  the charitable arm of Profit Investments.  The Foundation's mission is to "Invest in Achievement" by providing educational opportunities and igniting enthusiasm for learning.  The Profit Golf Classic has a long history of supporting children's charities – Blessings in a Backpack, Kids in Need Distributors and Horizons Greater Washington through donations raised at the annual Profit Golf Classic.  Visit profitgolfclassic.com for more details.

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