Several months after we lost David in 2001, we began acting on our promise to create something in his memory. From my
long association with the Island Recreation Association and executive director Frank Soule came the concept of producing
a Festival of outdoor activities. We started with kayaking and have subsequently added tennis, golf, fishing, and bocce.
The objective from the beginning has been two fold - host events that celebrate the outdoors and recreation and in so
doing raise money in support of recreation, cancer patient support and cancer research.
The support we have received from the community of Hilton Head has been entirely gratifying. As we approach our 6th
annual event we have raised over $200,000 and have donated to all our beneficiaries; the Island Recreation Association
Scholarship Endowment Fund, The American Cancer Society, and the M D Anderson Cancer Clinic. We think David would
be proud of our efforts/results to date.
long association with the Island Recreation Association and executive director Frank Soule came the concept of producing
a Festival of outdoor activities. We started with kayaking and have subsequently added tennis, golf, fishing, and bocce.
The objective from the beginning has been two fold - host events that celebrate the outdoors and recreation and in so
doing raise money in support of recreation, cancer patient support and cancer research.
The support we have received from the community of Hilton Head has been entirely gratifying. As we approach our 6th
annual event we have raised over $200,000 and have donated to all our beneficiaries; the Island Recreation Association
Scholarship Endowment Fund, The American Cancer Society, and the M D Anderson Cancer Clinic. We think David would
be proud of our efforts/results to date.
Foundation Officers:
President - Brian Carmines
Secretary - Gloria Carmines
Treasurer - Andrew Carmines
Secretary - Gloria Carmines
Treasurer - Andrew Carmines
Board of Directors:
Andrew Carmines - Chairman
James Wedgeworth
Frank Soule
Kathy Porter
Etta Delmar
James Wedgeworth
Frank Soule
Kathy Porter
Etta Delmar
Mission Statement:
As a non-profit organization conduct appropriate solicitation and fund raising activities in support of cancer research,
cancer patient support and public recreation.
cancer patient support and public recreation.
Foundation Information
Foundation Overview by Brian Carmines, David's Father
| David M. Carmines Foundation - Keep the Faith |