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3rd Annual Celebrity Golf Classic Drives Forward Mission to Combat Human Trafficking
Golf and football greats unite for charitable event supporting Florida Human Trafficking Fund and One More Child
BRADENTON, Fla., – Twelve-time PGA Tour winner Paul Azinger teamed up with former NFL stars Ronde Barber and Steve DeBerg for a charitable tournament benefiting the Florida Human Trafficking Victims Fund and One More Child.
Led by Sara Mahoney and Toni Azinger, who co-founded the Florida Human Trafficking Victims Fund, the 3rd Annual Teeing Off to Stop Human Trafficking Golf Tournament took place at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, advancing Florida’s statewide initiatives to combat human trafficking.
The Florida Human Trafficking Victims Fund assists law enforcement agencies in locating, rescuing, and providing stability for trafficking victims.
Throughout Florida and beyond, One More Child’s Anti-Trafficking Mobile Teams deliver direct assistance to teenagers and young adults who have experienced commercial exploitation. The organization offers counseling, mentorship, and essential resources that empower survivors on their healing journey toward a more hopeful future.
“Ending human trafficking takes all of us: law enforcement, nonprofits, faith communities, leaders with influence and everyday people,” said Stephen Robert, president and CEO of One More Child. “I am so grateful to our friends Toni and Sara who organized this event and brought together such amazing partners who stand eager to use their platforms to fight for the vulnerable.”
At the event, One More Child Foundation CEO Dr. Jerry Haag presented long-time supporters Steve and Natalee Herrig the One More Child Lifetime Award for their transformative impact on the lives of vulnerable children and struggling families.
About One More Child:
One More Child operates in 29 states and 19 countries around the world, meeting the needs of foster children, hungry children, single moms, struggling families and sex-trafficked children and vulnerable adults. In 2024, One More Child provided direct services to 271,193 children and individuals while impacting an additional 100,692 individuals through advocacy, trainings, awareness and volunteering. One More Child provided more than 18.7 million meals nationally and globally. For more information visit www.onemorechild.org.
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(L-R) Steve DeBerg, Ronde Barber, Paul Azinger, and Valtteri Filppula speak at fundraising event to combat human trafficking. Discussion was facilitated by Dr. Leon Battle, VP of strategic partnerships at One More Child (right)
(L-R) Paul & Toni Azinger, Dr. Jerry & Christi Haag, Steve & Natalee Herrig
Sara Mahoney and Toni Azinger co-founded the Florida Human Trafficking Victims Fund