Hi Civil held its second annual charity golf tournament in June, raising $110,539 for the Friends of Douglas County K-9. Since 2011, the nonprofit has helped the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit purchase 11 new dogs and a variety of specialized equipment, as well as provide top-notch training . The nonprofit also works to ensure that retired dogs receive the best possible health care.
“We have a number of K-9 officers heading into retirement in the coming months, and these funds will help us acquire excellent replacements to serve as the next generation of furry heroes to protect the Douglas County community ,” said Kim Vanderholm, president and partner. -founder of K-9 Friends.
The golf tournament took place at The Ridge at Castle Pines in Castle Rock, Colo.
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Big-D Cos. partnered with the American Heart Association to raise awareness and funds to fight heart disease during the annual Contractor’s Week September 14-21. The employees set out to raise $20,000, and Big-D pledged to make a matching donation, with the goal of bringing $40,000 to the American Heart Association. Throughout the week, Big-D employees participated in several heart-healthy walks, with the goal of achieving a 90% participation rate across the company’s multiple offices. A Big-D spokesperson says the contractor hopes to inspire employees to cultivate lifelong healthy habits while contributing to a greater cause. In the United States, construction workers have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart Association. Hard Hats with Heart educates the construction industry about the signs and risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol and how to prevent them. “Together, we can create safer work environments where healthy habits are adopted, workers feel safe to perform CPR, and more lives are saved,” said Liv Sasaki, executive director of the Utah Division of American Heart Association.
