The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation contributes $100,000 to benefit breast cancer non-profit founded by LPGA Star Cristie Kerr.

PHOENIX, AZ (April 9, 2014) – The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation today announced a donation of $100,000 to support Birdies For Breast Cancer, Inc. Founded by LPGA Star and Phoenix resident Cristie Kerr, Birdies for Breast Cancer is a not-for-profit organization that supports breast cancer research and preventative, diagnostic, curative and palliative programs.

“I am so honored to have the participation and support of Bob and Renee Parsons in my efforts to fight breast cancer, an often tragic and always disruptive disease,” says Kerr. “I first met Bob at the Muhammad Ali Fight Night event here in Phoenix, where we were both honored, and we have been friends ever since. I look forward to putting their generous donation to work by bringing necessary treatment and care to underserved women in our community.”

One in five women in Arizona are uninsured, precluding access to preventive care including lifesaving screening tests such as mammograms and Pap smears. As a result, under- and uninsured women are more likely to suffer serious health problems, waiting too long to seek treatment for chronic conditions and failing to fill needed prescriptions because of cost.

“Bob and I are delighted to support Birdies for Breast Cancer and Cristie’s decade-long mission to assist organizations that are champions for women’s health,” said Renee Parsons. “Our partnership will enable Cristie’s organization to deliver much needed resources to women in the Valley who have little or no access to the care they deserve.”

About Birdies For Breast Cancer
Birdies For Breast Cancer, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that supports breast cancer research as well as diagnostic, curative and palliative programs. Founded in 2003 by LPGA Star Cristie Kerr, the foundation has raised over $3 million in the fight against breast cancer. In 2010, Birdies for Breast Cancer partnered with Jersey City Medical Center to create the region’s foremost comprehensive center specializing in women’s health issues. The Cristie Kerr Women’s Health Center offers breast cancer screening, diagnostic testing and treatment programs available to all women regardless of their ability to pay. The center has performed over 100,000 procedures since opening in 2010.

About the Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation
The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation inspires hope by providing critical funding at critical times to communities striving to make a difference. The Foundation primarily focuses on issues in the greater Phoenix area. The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation believes every person is entitled to an education, good nutrition, medical care, a stress-free, happy environment and the hope that they too, will share in the American Dream. The Foundation provides funding to non-profit organizations that are successfully addressing these essential needs. The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation is also committed to the children of Haiti, helping to grow and improve schools, medical services and overall well-being for communities in rural Haiti through the Hope for Haiti organization.

About Cristie Kerr
Cristie Kerr is a 16-time Winner and two-time Major Champion on the LPGA Tour. She is the first American-born golfer to reach #1 in the Rolex World Rankings and is third all-time on the LPGA Tour career money list. Cristie is also recognized as one of today’s most prominent breast cancer activists, philanthropist and spokesperson. In addition to her charitable work off the course, Cristie’s extensive entrepreneurial resume includes building her own wine label, Curvature Wines, profits from which also benefit the fight against breast cancer.

Champion Golfer Cristie Kerr Tees Off Support for Semper Fi Fund with The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation.

GoDaddy Founder’s Charitable Foundation to Match Kerr’s LPGA Tour Winnings

PHOENIX, AZ (March 20, 2014) – When Cristie Kerr tees off today at the JTBC Founders Cup, she’ll be competing for much more than a trophy. Semper Fi Fund is thrilled to announce that The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation will match 100 percent of Kerr’s 2014 LPGA Tour winnings, dollar-for-dollar, as a donation to help injured and critically ill service members and their families. What’s more, Kerr will also be sporting the Semper Fi Fund logo on her bag throughout the 2014 season, raising awareness for the vital services Semper Fi Fund provides.

This initiative is one of many ways The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation gives back to service members. Recently, the Foundation funded the establishment of The Bob Parsons Veterans Center at the University of Baltimore; and, with contributions totaling over $5.3 million to date, their support of the Semper Fi Fund has helped countless men and women.

Kerr has throughout her career been an ardent supporter of various charitable efforts. Introduced to the Semper Fi Fund by Bob Parsons in 2013, Kerr, the daughter of a Vietnam veteran, was eager to get involved having learned about the life-changing work Semper Fi Fund is doing to help injured and critically ill veterans and their families.

“We’re incredibly thankful to The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation and Cristie Kerr for their support,” said Karen Guenther, Semper Fi Fund founder and CEO. “We are strong believers in the idea of ‘recovery through sport’ – so what a fitting way to raise funds and support for our service members in need.”

“I have been blessed that my career as a professional golfer has now given me the opportunity to give back to two causes that are very close to my heart,” said LPGA star Cristie Kerr. “I started Birdies for Breast Cancer in 2003 after my mother was diagnosed with the disease to help raise money and awareness for breast cancer research and treatment. Ten years later, The Semper Fi Fund has given me the opportunity to help raise financial aid for injured and critically ill members of the U.S. Armed Forces and in so doing, allow me to pay tribute to my father for his service to this country. I applaud the Semper Fi Fund and The Bob and Renee Parsons Foundation for the work they have done around the country and specifically here the Phoenix area, my home.”

“Our veterans, from each and every branch of our military, deserve to come home to a support system that reflects how much we appreciate and respect the sacrifice they have made for our country,” said Bob Parsons. “Through our partnership with Cristie I believe we will be able to help raise critical awareness and support for the great work Semper Fi Fund is doing each and every day for our country’s wounded warriors.”

“Bob and Renee continue to amaze us with their generosity, matched only by the size of their hearts,” Guenther continued. “And we are thrilled that they introduced us to Cristie, a gifted golfer, excellent partner and wonderful person. We will be watching and cheering her on to show our support!”

To watch Kerr play in support of Semper Fi Fund this year visit www.CristieKerrGolf.com/Eventsfor the 2014 LPGA Tour schedule.