Fri, 1 Dec 2000, 07:36 AM Darrell Gwynn Golf Classic Raises Over $60K for Miami Project

Courtesy of Scott Sebastian

DAVIE, Fla. -- Darrell Gwynn continues to make a difference. Under the bright sunshine of the South West Florida sky, friends of NHRA Top Fuel owner Darrell Gwynn joined forces to raise over $60,000 for the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis and Darrell Gwynn Recovery Fund.

Over 180 golfers enjoyed a four-man scramble golf tournament, banquet dinner and auction at the plush Grand Palms Golf & Country Club in Pembroke Pines, Florida in an annual effort to raise money for spinal cord injured victims.

“Every year the tournament continues to grow with the help of so many dedicated friends and family,” said Gwynn. “The Miami Project is a world class facility whose goal is to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. Their constant dedication and desire to find a cure inspires all of us who are faced with a life of paralysis,” he added.

Gwynn, 39, a spinal cord injury patient himself, was injured during a 1980 racing accident which left him paralyzed from the chest down and forced the amputation of his left arm from below the elbow.

In its 11th year, the Darrell Gwynn Golf Classic has raised over $400,000 to benefit victims of spinal cord injuries.

“The Gwynn family has really been behind the efforts of the Miami Project for many years. We are truly appreciative of their support and are fortunate to have them as friends of the Miami Project,” said Marc Buoniconti, Miami Project Ambassador.

“This tournament could not be possible without the support of all our friends and corporate sponsors including, RJ Reynolds, People Against Drugs, MAC Tools, Winnebago Industries and more ” added Gwynn, “it is because of their contributions that make this a real team effort.”



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