This Memorial Day, we stop to honor those who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom. Our troops have consistently protected our families and defended our country while fighting valiantly to protect the liberties we hold most dear. America remains the land of opportunity for upward mobility and freedom from oppression; however, these freedoms do not come free. Our deepest gratitude is given to those service members who have sacrificed much in order to guard our nation’s legacy of freedom.
With this in mind, The Toro Company, Turf Equipment and Supply Company and Storr Tractor Company are partnering with a special charity called Folds of Honor. Founded in 2007, Folds of Honor is a nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of military members who have fallen or been disabled while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The educational scholarships support private educational tuition and tutoring for children in grades K-12, as well as higher education tuition assistance for spouses and dependents. Since its inception, Folds of Honor has awarded over 35,000 scholarships totaling more than $160 million in all 50 states. Among the students served, 41 percent are minorities. It was founded by Lt Col Dan Rooney, the only-ever F-16 fighter pilot (with three combat tours in Iraq) and PGA Professional.
To bring support to the Folds of Honor mission, the Toro Commercial and Irrigation businesses will initiate a weeklong parts drive starting Tuesday, May 31st called “Parts for Opportunities”. Over the course of the week‐long part drive, 10% of all parts sales at Turf Equipment and Storr Tractor, will be donated to the Eastern PA/NJ Folds of Honor chapter. These contributions generated locally will go directly to providing academic opportunities to deserving families in our communities.
Honor their sacrifice. Educate their legacy. That is the mission to ensure that families who’ve sacrificed so much for our country receive the education and opportunity they deserve.
Folds of Honor gives you the chance to salute and commend the sacrifice, courage, and patriotism of these men and women, by providing educational scholarships to the loved ones they leave behind.
Thank you to all who have paid the ultimate price for our freedoms. Please join us this Memorial Day to salute and honor the sacrifice of America’s heroes, while giving hope to the bearers of their legacy.
