Ever been to a golf tournament where the dress code was a red tutu? Lapointe Insurance Agency of Fall River, Mass. created this memorable experience to support the Friends of Jack Foundation, which brings comfort and joy to children facing medical challenges across the Southcoast region of Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
The Lapointe Insurance team offers consistent financial and promotional support for Friends of Jack year-round, from sponsoring Casino Night and Annual Celebration Gala, to participating in the yearly “Tutu Challenge” on social media to raise awareness and funds. For the past two years, Lapointe’s staff has organized a golf tournament fundraiser for Friends of Jack, inviting partners and clients, covering venue costs, sending invitations and greeting guests. With all proceeds directly benefiting the nonprofit, they’ve collected more than $50,000 and many new supporters.
“The tournament highlight was our “Tutu Long Drive,” where contenders donned the iconic Friends of Jack red tutu and donated to compete for the longest drive. Our producers rallied donations bay by bay, creating a night of fun, networking, and most importantly, giving back. Our agency values community support and well-being, and we’re proud to partner with Friends of Jack to support kids and families who need it most,” said Bill Lapointe, agency president at Lapointe Insurance.
“We are incredibly grateful to Liberty Mutual, Safeco Insurance and Lapointe Insurance for supporting us with this donation,” said Jill Fearons, Founder/ President of the Friends of Jack Foundation. “We are only able to do what we do in the community with the support of generous donors like them, who share our commitment to children in our region and beyond. We work with a lot of great people and companies, but the extent to which Lapointe Insurance has embraced and supported our mission is unmatched.”
With a $10,000 Make More Happen Award, Friends of Jack could sustain two critical resources – a pair of part-time child life specialists at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, who provide emotional support for young patients, and expanded Superhero Bear program to brighten the days of children in hospitals across the region. Don your tutu and cast your vote for Lapointe Insurance to bring more smiles to this worthy cause!