The Jason Foundation, Inc. (JFI) announced today
the rebrand of their annual golf tournament
fundraiser to the Phillip Fulmer and Chuck
McDowell Golf Classic. The Golf Classic
represents the largest and only annual
fundraiser for the nationally recognized leader
in suicide prevention. The tournament to be held August 30th at
The Hermitage Golf course in Nashville was
previously the Phillip Fulmer and Charlie
Daniels Golf Classic, will continue to honor its
former co-host who passed away in 2020. The
announcement coincides with May being
Mental Health Awareness Month.
Suicide is now the third leading cause of death
for youth ages 10 – 24, claiming more than 127 young lives each week in our nation. The Jason
Foundation’s mission is to equip students, parents, teachers, and the community with the tools and
resources to help identify and assist youth and young adults at-risk for suicide. The Jason Foundation
has never charged for use of any of its programs, materials, or services. The money raised during this
event directly funds program development and distribution.
Phillip Fulmer has maintained his role as National Spokesperson for The Jason Foundation since 1998
while Head Football Coach at the University of Tennessee. This year’s tournament will mark the 24th
year of Coach Fulmer hosting the tournament, which he has done every single year of its existence.
Chuck McDowell is the founder and CEO of Wesley Financial Group and Wesley Mortgage, both based in
Middle Tennessee. He is an entrepreneur who has spent the greater part of his long career focusing on
providing services that have positively impacted tens of thousands of families.
A quote from John Wesley is prominently displayed inside Wesley Mortgage that Chuck has turned into
its mission statement: “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, at all
the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.”
“That quote reflects my philosophy on life and serves as a motivation and inspiration for any project I’m
involved in,” said McDowell. “Phil has been a long-time friend of mine and I believe deeply in the
mission of The Jason Foundation. Charlie Daniels and his great work for the foundation will never be
forgotten and I’m humbled to step into his role to help raise much-needed funds.”
“Charlie was a staunch supporter of our mission and will always hold a special place in The Jason
Foundation’s history,” said Clark Flatt, President of The Jason Foundation. “That being said, we look
forward to energy and passion that Chuck brings. We plan on remembering Charlie, while creating a
tournament that he would be proud of.”
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The Jason Foundation, Inc. • 18 Volunteer Drive • Hendersonville, TN 37075
Phone: 1-888-881-2323 • Fax: 615-264-0188