NASHVILLE – With a turnout of more than 100 golfers and more than $32,000 raised, the 12th annual KPMG Nashville RBI Golf Classic, presented by AOSS Medical Supply, was the most successful fundraiser ever for Nashville RBI, an organization that provides free baseball and softball leagues for inner-city kids.
The tournament was held May 12 at Brentwood Country Club. All participants received lunch donated by Nero’s Grill, gift bags filled with golf goodies, and a Mexican dinner prepared by the country club. Silent auction items included sports and entertainment memorabilia and certificates donated by dozens of area restaurants and attractions.
Thanks to all of our sponsors and players!
Major League Sponsor: KPMG
Minor League Sponsor: AOSS Medical Supply
Triple Crown Sponsors: Digital Business Machines. Toshiba Print, Copy, Scan.
Golden Glove Sponsors: American Water Heaters, FIG Partners, Hardaway Construction, Pinkladders.com, Rockwell Medical Technologies, The Little Clinic
Hole Sponsors: AIG, Brickman Group, Brinks Business Security, Tennessee Commerce Bank, DK & Associates, Diasol.com, eXmark, Pete Weber, Veritas Film/Video
In-Kind Donations: Ajax Distributors, BestBuy, KFMG, Nabisco, Nero’s Grill, Pepsi
About Nashville RBI
Nashville RBI uses baseball and softball and the power of teams to provide inner-city youth with opportunities to play, to learn and to grow, inspiring them to recognize their potential and realize their dreams. Nashville RBI was started in 1996 with a grant from Major League Baseball. The Nashville chapter now involves more than 1,300 boys and girls ages 6 to 14, and is designed to promote youth interest in baseball and softball, promote greater inclusion of minorities into the mainstream of the games, increase the self-esteem of disadvantaged children, and encourage academic participation and achievement. For more information, visit www.nashvillerbi.com or visit Nashville RBI’s group page on Facebook.
