PlaySafe, a 501c(3), non-profit organization, raising funding in order to provide certified athletic trainers (ATCs) on a full time basis to high schools and many community sporting events in Anderson, Pickens and Oconee Counties, announced today that their Inaugural Kickoff Classic has surpassed $50,000 in proceeds through a sold out field of participating golfers, raffle sales, a putting green challenge, auction and the sale of sponsorships and signage.
The August 5 event held at The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards saluted the 1981 Clemson National Championship Football Team. Championship Coach Danny Ford highlighted the field of returning Clemson greats including Terry Kinard, Perry Tuttle, Jeff Davis, Kyle Young and James Trapp along with 1980 Heisman Trophy winner, George Rogers of USC. Coach Ford commented that “since George Rogers never scored a touchdown in four years against the Tigers, he was invited to participate!”
PlaySafe works diligently each day to raise funds from individuals, corporations, foundations, and the community at large in order to secure and place full time certified athletic trainers at the high schools in the tri-county area.