Originally published on Why Platinum?
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| Bob Yarbrough, Julia Hayes, Don Swanson, & Kris Avram. |
The March of Dimes is a cause near and dear to the hearts of many members of the Platinum Elite Group. Many of the Farmers agents within the team were either premature themselves, or had a child of their own born with health challenges.
I was born early and spent the first 13 days of my life in two hospitals. Shortly after my birth I was rushed to a Los Angeles area childrens' hospital since the regular hospital wasn't capable of handling my delicate condition. In the end they sent me home. "Not much we can do. Take him home and watch his fluid intake and outflow. Pray for him and we'll see."
The medical technology wasn't that advanced. Better than it used to be, but not as good as it is now, thirty-eight years later. Often just waiting is all parents could do. But thanks to research and education organizations like the March of Dimes hospitals can now do much more to help preemies survive and thrive.
Parents still have to do a lot of waiting and praying, but now they have much more support.
In a related story, check out our blog on various volunteer preemie cuddler programs.
On Friday, July 22nd, 2011, the Platinum Elite Group held its First Annual Golf Tournament at the Riverwalk Golf Club in Mission Valley, San Diego. The proceeds from the event benefited the March of Dimes.
The event was created by Donald Swanson, President of Farmers Agency Operations, and President of Platinum Elite Marketing.
The event was created by Donald Swanson, President of Farmers Agency Operations, and President of Platinum Elite Marketing.
Dozens of golfers enjoyed a Friday afternoon away from work, golfing a full round, and then gathered for an excellent dinner afterwards to share their best, and maybe worst, holes of the day.
We're waiting for the final tally, but several thousand dollars was raised thanks to the golfers, our sponsors, and the hard work of various members of the Platinum Elite Group. In total, Farmers Insurance has raised over $2.75 Million nationwide year to date. We're more than happy and proud to add to that amazing contribution.
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| Sponsors: Marvin K. Brown Auto Center, and Greg Carter's Fix Auto Santee. |
The Marvin K. Brown Auto Center of Mission Valley was also a sponsor and they had one of their vehicles there on display for everyone to view. Cadillac, Buick, GMC, Mitsubishi, Saab, Fisker.
Jim Power & Safelite AutoGlass, also stepped up to sponsor a hole.
Look below for the names of the Platinum Elite Team Members who made the event a success. Each contributed in their own way.
Click to see other March of Dimes Fundraisers the Platinum Elite Group has held recently:
January's Farmers Pre-Open featuring the Farmers Hot Air Balloon and the San Diego Charger Girls.
Mike Clinkenbeard's Santee Softball Closing Ceremony benefiting them and the March of Dimes.
Luis Carbajal's Ramona Pony League Celebration benefiting them and the March of Dimes.
Here are some photos from our 1st Golf Tournament. Can't wait until next year.
A special thanks to Monica Shingara who lead much of the organizing of the Tournament, agent Mike Clinkenbeard who arranged many of the foursomes and sponsors, and, of course, Riverwalk Golf Course for making available their facilities and services to us. They are highly recommended.
Here are some photos from our 1st Golf Tournament. Can't wait until next year.
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| Thanks to Farmers Agent Kristine Avram for sponsoring one of the 18 holes, and golfing herself. |
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| Greg Carter (Fix Auto) and Don Swanson |
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| Agent Jasmine Guerrero fielded a team which won 1st place. |
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| Members of the Second Place Team. |
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| Agents Rick Felix and Lorena de la Huerta were a part of the team that made the "Most Valiant Effort", tried real hard, & had the most fun. |
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| Agent Roxy Chappelle donated a basket to the Lady with the longest drive. The winner is seen here with Don Swanson. |
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| The man with the longest drive won a football signed by San Diego Charger Nick Hardwick. |
A special thanks to Monica Shingara who lead much of the organizing of the Tournament, agent Mike Clinkenbeard who arranged many of the foursomes and sponsors, and, of course, Riverwalk Golf Course for making available their facilities and services to us. They are highly recommended.The Platinum Elite Group doesn't just cares about the safety of its customers and clients. The cause of fighting for the futures of newborn children is a worthy endeavor done simply because it needs to be fought.
To donate to the March of Dimes, simply send a check made out to the March of Dimes to the Platinum Elite Headquarters address below, and we'll get it to them immediately.
"We Are Farmers!"
The Platinum Elite Team:
Brent McKiernan - Old Town San Diego (license #: 0F47109) - (619) 501-6425
Lorena De La Huerta - Hemet (license #: 0C51851) - (951) 766-8000
Mike Clinkenbeard - Santee (license #: 0588767) - (619) 442-0415
Luis Carbajal - Ramona (license #: 0F52624) - (760) 787-1100
Kris Avram - La Mesa (license #: 0577817) - (619) 465-5298
Bob Yarbrough - La Mesa (license #: 0431056) - (619) 337-1257
Kris Avram - La Mesa (license #: 0577817) - (619) 465-5298
Bob Yarbrough - La Mesa (license #: 0431056) - (619) 337-1257
Roxy Chappelle - El Cajon (license #: 0F99980) - (619) 448-4357
Ricardo "Rick" Felix - Mission Valley (license #: 0D81028) - (619) 296-3276
Ernesto Valdez - Mission Valley (license #: 0H22983) - (619) 296-3276
Kevin Tuckey - Mission Valley (license #: 0B72553) - (858) 751-1357
Joe Darcey - San Diego (license #: 0714385) - (619) 584-7650
Pete Potente - Palm Springs
John Jacobson - San Diego
Monica Shingara - San Diego
Julia Hayes - San Diego
Jim Melvin - San Diego
John Jacobson - San Diego
Monica Shingara - San Diego
Julia Hayes - San Diego
Jim Melvin - San Diego
The Platinum Elite Headquarters can be found in the Farmers Insurance Building at:
1011 Camino del Rio South
Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92108
1011 Camino del Rio South
Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92108
Platinum Elite Headquarters can be reached at:
(619) 296-FARMERS
(619) 296-3276
(619) 296-3276
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| Ernesto Valdez & Pete Potente |
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| Jasmine Guerrero practicing |
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| Another Winner |
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| Winner of 2 San Diego Padres' Tickets |
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