From Tee to Tribute: 4th Annual VFR First Responders Golf Outing

The Veterans & First Responders (VFR) Foundation will host its 4th Annual Golf Outing, honoring law enforcement, fire, EMS, military, dispatchers, and K-9s. Proceeds fund mental health programs, scholarships, and lifesaving equipment.

When:
Monday, September 15, 2025
• Skydiving kickoff: 9:40 a.m.
• Shotgun start: 10:00 a.m.

Where:

Canterbury Golf Club | 22000 South Woodland Road, Beachwood, OH

Interview Opportunity:
Dave Knott, President & CEO, VFR Foundation

Event Highlights
• Patriotic Vehicle Display – Nearly 30 police K-9 responders, ladder trucks, military vehicles, SWAT, and 40 first responder vehicles on display. Every golf cart will proudly fly the American flag.
• Skydiving Kickoff – Six skydivers launch the day’s events at 9:40 a.m.
• K-9 Chinook’s Appearance – Donated by VFR to the Euclid Police Department in honor of fallen Officer Jacob Derbin; trained to detect illegal firearms.
• Year of the Chiefs – Golfers paired with a Police or Fire Chief.
• Fundraising Impact – Supports:
– Mental health programs (Resilient Responders, Critical Incident Reboot, Howling Heroes).
– Medical care for retired K-9s.
– 15 grants (5 academic, 5 police academy, 5 fire academy).
– Academic scholarships for children of responders.
– Expansion of lifesaving tools like thermal imaging devices through a grant program for police and fire departments.

Why It Matters

The outing reflects VFR’s mission to provide crisis intervention, scholarships, peer support, and lifesaving equipment while strengthening community bonds.

About VFR Foundation
The Veterans & First Responders (VFR) Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting those who protect us. VFR provides first responders, veterans, dispatchers, EMS personnel, K-9s, and their families with access to mental health care, peer-to-peer support networks, wellness programs, and financial assistance. Through initiatives like Resilient Responders, Critical Incident Reboot (CIR), Howling Heroes, and canine donations with all costs covered, the Foundation ensures that public safety professionals receive the care and resources they need to recover from trauma, build resilience, and thrive. Beyond direct services, VFR advocates for stronger awareness of the challenges faced by first responders and mobilizes community support through outreach, events, and education. For more details or to register, visit the VFR Foundation’s event page or call the VFR Foundation at (+1) 440.488.0848.