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Holiday Online Auction First Tee - Sarasota/Manatee Contact Name: Andy Mears Contact Email: andy@thefirstteesm.org Contact Phone Number: 9419930046 Sarasota, FL (November 6, 2020) – First Tee - Sarasota/Manatee (FTSM) -- an organization founded in 2000 with the primary goal of impacting the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf – announces the kickoff of its Holiday Online Auction to support its mission. FTSM Executive Director, Lexi McKenney said, “We are excited to be running our first Holiday Online Auction. With many of our in-person events having been canceled due to COVID-19, this auction provides us an opportunity to connect with the community, donors and friends of First Tee.” Auction web address: http://clicks.weblinkinternational.com/ls/click?upn=VBr-2BPbhUg2HKTbxK0Z0RihEpxHlx7sxW6GfDORsAj93TfPMoyQRuNYZLjkt3DRe-2BeqU3v-2FGKIQ82aK5Vc6YbgA-3D-3DJHDC_FQC2LT8GxayrM161hhHVAvMj-2BxELwhZ6JXx-2F9NPRX5eoazOEswajMZEnyIqRRQWAchqVbgAuM29nkHnTrcgXE7iaiRCPh2H2rsl3if-2Bh6LLuG2oBRH1H-2FkD4dijWxrT8NrHtGmhTvXUyciWlx-2BWCn8rVeok0kZPxDS16IhoOYxvvzgUXjV2QTYdGjxqtefHSvmB8ROWe-2Fc-2Fc13BBnqFPZevVGBnt-2B1-2BRjpwjWbYZmYsI0GUreYkcrRv808Dx2I2Y FTSM Development Director, Andy Mears said, “This year has been a struggle for nearly everyone, especially small non-profits like First Tee – Sarasota/Manatee, so funds raised from November 9 – 23 will help greatly in maintaining programs for kids and having certified caring mentors delivering our programs.” Mears went on to say, “We have sixteen (16) great packages with an array of items ready for people to bid on and win.” For 20 years, First Tee — Sarasota/Manatee has been creating experiences that build character to empower kids through a lifetime of new challenges and continuous personal growth. By seamlessly integrating the game of golf with a life skills curriculum, First Tee — Sarasota/Manatee creates active learning experiences that build inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience that kids can carry to everything they do. These character education programs are offered at several area golf courses, schools, and youth centers in the community. For more information about First Tee - Sarasota/Manatee or to find a location near you, donate, volunteer, or to register a child visit www.FirstTeeSarasotaManatee.org. Contact Andy Mears, Development Director, andy@TheFirstTeeSM.org to learn more about supporting First Tee or about First Tee Signature Events.