It seems that Topgolf scored a hole-in-one with its being one of the first to donate $10,000 to Assist The Officer Foundation (ATO) and inviting other businesses to join in. It was just reported that the invitation was taken up by PlainsCapital, which donated $25,000 to ATO. In addition, RBC Wealth Management-U.S. is donating $10,000.
The airlines also got on board. Not only are they offering to help fly in families affected by the tragedy, American Airlines is donating $50,000 to ATO and Southwest Airlines is kicking in $75,000.
These contributions are truly amazing when you realize that there was probably nothing budgeted for such a situation. Yet these companies and countless others found the funds to help the victims and their families.
It simply amazes one to think the challenges that this area has faced — a Presidential assassination, a Delta Airline crash, a Super (Ice) Bowl, the Ebola Virus, killer storms and now Thursday night. And yet, the people and companies meet the challenges each time by coming together with resilience, compassion and grace.
Laura Farmer says
So very very proud of my hometown’s leadership during this heartbreaking week.
Encourage everyone to hold our officers, their families and all city leaders in your thoughts and prayers … as we have before, we can and will meet the challenge!
Laura Farmer
Jill Rowlett says
I read this and got goosebumps! So proud to be a Dallasite! I was in Florida quite a bit after the Delta accident where on air people, radio and TV, seemed shocked at the massive number of Texans lining up to give blood and support to victims and families, repeatedly praising Texans. I wasn’t shocked. This is what Texans do. A huge THANK YOU to the companies listed for getting this started in such a big way!