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Morris Golf Outing Raises $134K-Plus

August 27, 2014  by in Community / Charitable Support, Industry   

With a record number of participating players, the event was held at NCR Country Club, where Morris Furniture guests enjoyed breakfast along with a presentation about the company’s recent growth and future expansion plans prior to playing on the course.

Larry Klaben, president and CEO for Morris Furniture Co., discussed growth with the upcoming move and expansion of the Beavercreek Ashley Furniture HomeStore that is scheduled to take place in late October. The new location will feature furniture and accessories, as well as an expanded Better Sleep Shop for mattresses. 

During the breakfast, one vendor sales representative and one vendor partner were recognized for outstanding service, dedication and support. Myra Stone of Ashley Furniture HomeStore was on hand to accept the Vendor Representative of the Year award. Morris Furniture owns and operates 11 Ashley Furniture HomeStore showrooms in Dayton, Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Columbus. Most recently, in June 2014, the fifth Ashley Furniture HomeStore in the Cincinnati market opened at Northgate Mall. Cheers/Manwah received the award for Vendor of the Year in 2014, for its commitment to quality furniture. Accepting the award for Cheers/Manwah were Joelle Kuhlman and Jared Dorrer. 

The Gem City Jam golf outing drew more than 230 golfers, representing more than 50 company vendors and media partners. Together with vendor partners, local media, TWIGs (Terrific Women in Giving) and other community sponsors, more than $134,000 was raised for Dayton Children’s. The proceeds from this event will benefit the Dayton Children's Comprehensive Care Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. Funds will help purchase the latest technology and equipment for the hematology/oncology department as well as provide for an endowment that connects patients and families with resources for ongoing care, treatment, education and support groups. The endowment will also fund a child life specialist and social work dedicated to supporting our young cancer patients and their families.

“Since this event began seven years ago, we have continued to have your support, year after year, with helping to raise more than a half million dollars for children with life threatening diseases," Klaben said. "Your generosity makes it possible for thousands of children receive the latest treatment and care available in the country.”  

The day was capped off by an awards program and an inspiring story by-15 year-old Mariah Cornett, a Dayton Children’s ambassador who shared her story and praised the hematology/oncology staff at Dayton Children’s for their dedication and care during her treatment for anaplastic large cell lymphoma last spring. In additon,  Klaben was made an honorary member of TWIGs for his generosity and support for their cause.