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SUNDT TO HOST FOURTH ANNUAL MIKE GAINES GOLF TOURNAMENT IN SACRAMENTO
Sundt Foundation event raises funds for local Muscular Dystrophy Association
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (April XX, 2013) – The Sundt Foundation, a charitable organization funded by Sundt Construction, Inc. and its employees, is preparing to tee up for the fourth annual Mike Gaines Golf Tournament, scheduled to be held (TIME) on May3 at the (LOCATION) in Sacramento. Last year, Sundt employees and supporters raised $22,900 for the local chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association in honor of long-time Sundt employee MikeGaines, who passed away in 2002 from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a fatal neuromuscular disease.
"Mike Gaines was an incredible colleague and friend," said Sundt Vice President Business Development Teri Jones. "TheSacramento employees and supporters who participate in this annual event do so as part of Mike’s legacy, knowing they are helping support ALS victims patients? and their families through research and other advances against this terrible disease.”
The first Mike Gaines Charity Golf Tournament occurred in 2001 and more than 30 tournaments have been held throughout California, Arizona and Texas since that time. Golf tournaments and other events to date have surpassed more than $1 million in donations[L1]raised for the MDA's ALS research programs.
The Sundt Foundation has been raising funds for Sacramento-based non-profit organizations since 1999. To date, it has contributed more than $300,000[L2]to organizations in the Sacramentoarea that assist children and families in need. Non-profit organizations wishing to be considered for funding must first complete and submit a Sundt Foundation Grant Application on line by going to
About The Sundt Foundation
The Sundt Foundation was established in 1999 by Sundt Construction, Inc. as a way for its employee-owners to give back to the communities where they live and work. The organization is primarily funded by contributions from Sundt employees, which are matched by the company. To date, the Foundation has awarded almost $5 million in grants. Nonprofit organizations interested in applying for a grant may visit for more information.
About Sundt
Sundt Construction, Inc. is one of the country’s largest and most respected general contractors.Known nationally for its innovative approach to construction services, the firm is currently ranked the 58th largest construction company in the United States by ENR, the industry’s principal trade magazine. The company is also ranked 17th on ENR's list of Top Contractors in California.
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