Bill and Muriel Elliott (far left) recognize Sandy and George Tzaferos and Anne DiRenzo from MediLink, for their 20^th year as hosts of the Be a Hero Golf Tournament, which raised funds and awareness for the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers September 23rd, 2020 at the Union League National Golf Club.

SWAINTON, N.J. (September 25, 2020) – More than 140 golfers teed off Wednesday, September 23rd, in support of the 20th annual “Be a HERO” Golf Tournament, benefitting the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign For Designated Drivers at Union League National Golf Club.

The $50,000 raised from the event benefits the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers, created by the family of John Elliott of Egg Harbor Township, who was killed by a drunken driver two months after graduating from the United States Naval Academy in 2000. The HERO Campaign promotes its message of safe and sober designated driving to save lives through partnerships with high schools, colleges, law enforcement agencies and bars, along with numerous public awareness initiatives and special events throughout the region.

The tournament was hosted by Medilink Rx of Hammonton, and supported by more than 35 additional sponsors. Also, the Sea Isle City, Lower Township, Middle Township, and Ocean City police departments were on hand with their HERO patrol cars, which display the HERO logo and designated driver message.

“We thank our generous supporters for making the 20th annual ‘Be a HERO’ Golf Tournament another success,” HERO Campaign Co-Founder Bill Elliott said. “This golf tournament allows us to continue promoting the use of designated drivers through fun and educational events throughout the year, and helping individuals take the HERO Pledge to be a designated driver and save lives!”

The tournament’s winners were:

1st place – Harrison Beverage of Pleasantville, NJ

2nd place – Advisors Mortgage Group of Northfield, NJ

3rd place – Charlies Bar & Restaurant of Somers Point, NJ

Gus Tzaferos Memorial Tin Cup Challenge – Nick Rosetti of Northfield, NJ

About the HERO Campaign:

The HERO Campaign was established by the family of Navy Ensign John R. Elliott of Egg Harbor Township, NJ, who was killed in a July 2000 collision with a drunk driver two months after graduating from the United States Naval Academy. The Campaign is now saving lives in seven states in partnership with law enforcement; schools and colleges; federal and state highway safety organizations; the licensed beverage industry; professional sports teams including the Philadelphia Phillies, the New York Football Giants, the New England Patriots and the New England Revolution; Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby; and Keeneland Race Course, home of the 2015 Breeder’s Cup. Since its inception in 2000, the HERO Campaign has grown into a major movement to prevent impaired driving that has received national recognition and awards. It has also helped to reduce alcohol-related fatalities and incidents, including a 35 percent reduction in DUI fatalities in New Jersey and other states over the past decade. For more information visit HEROcampaign.org or call 609-626-3880.