Distinguished Programs Founder and CEO Andy Potash sponsored a walking challenge, calling on employees to compete for the chance to raise funds for charities of their choice. The Potash family’s $50,000 donation was divided into three sums, with the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners receiving $25,000, $15,000 and $10,000 respectively to be donated to the charitable organizations.
“This challenge was a way for my family and I to support charities near and dear to the hearts of the dedicated employees of Distinguished Programs,” said Potash. “In these strange, socially distant times, it’s important to make an extra effort to foster team building. Along with a little healthy competition, our employees helped make a meaningful contribution to worthy causes, and we all had fun in the process.”
Collectively, 22,630,000 steps were taken by 87 company employees assigned to 10 teams. A total of 20 charities received funds, including organizations dedicated to fighting disease, social justice, veterans, children’s services and athletics.
The 1st place winners, “Team Winner Winner Chicken Dinner,” chose their $25,000 prize be divided among nine charities, including Disabled American Veterans, the Southern Poverty Law Center and the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.
A complete list of charities receiving funds from the $50,000 Walking Challenge can be found here.
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