Dorchester Today

The Heroes Cup is set for October 13 at Summerville Country Club.

In 2021, the low country chapter of Stand Up and Play Foundation developed a groundbreaking golf therapy program designed to help emergency responders who have developed challenges, illness or injuries suffered in the line of duty or after serving and protecting. The HERO Program (Helping Emergency Responders Overcome) was co-founded by Rich O’Brien and a medically retired firefighter, Josh Swindle, who was paralyzed in the line of duty. He knows first-hand what the challenges are that emergency responders face and is now a man on a mission to help his fellow emergency responders.

OneNation Coffee is a Veteran and First Responder owned roast to order coffee company located in Summerville, SC. It was founded by a Navy EOD Technician, a Navy Submariner, and a Law Enforcement Officer with a passion to give back to the communities they serve. Their coffee is roasted in small batches to maintain the highest quality and freshness. They offer a variety of roasts ranging from light to dark in addition to single serve coffee pods (commonly known as k-cups). Passion Brews Purpose at OneNation Coffee and they have always given a portion of their proceeds to charity. In 2021, OneNation Foundation, a 501©3, was created as the action arm of their company to support Veterans and First Responders in need.

OneNation Foundation met some affiliates of PGA Hope while serving a local food bank for Veterans and attended the Hardees Chip in for Charity Golf Tournament hosted at Wescott Golf Club. From there, they sat down over a good cup of OneNation Coffee and started learning more about the HERO Program and  knew they wanted to be involved. Through OneNation Coffee sales and donations received, OneNation Foundation was able to provide the HERO Program with the start up capitol they needed to launch the program. The HERO Golf Therapy Program has quickly become very popular with the emergency responder community and their families, making it one of the largest adaptive golf programs. 

For more information about being involved called 843.879.3634 and visit their website.

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