VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) — On Monday at the work session of the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners, Lowndes County Fire Rescue presented the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation with a $3,350 donation. The donation was raised during the inaugural Mulligans and Haligans Golf Tournament, which was held in October at Quiet Pines Golf Course.

Community partners acknowledged that the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation provides essential assistance to burn survivors and their families, delivers statewide burn prevention education, and offers critical resources to fire departments across Georgia.

“We are grateful for the support shown by our community and proud to contribute to an organization that makes such a meaningful impact on Lowndes County and throughout Georgia,” said Billy Young, fire chief of Lowndes County Fire Rescue. “Events like Mulligans & Halligans not only bring people together, but help ensure critical services remain available to those who need them most.”

Representatives from the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation expressed gratitude for the effort behind the successful inaugural event while on hand to accept the check.

“The compassionate support of our fire service partners allows for the sustainability of invaluable resources in providing Help, Hope & Healing Beyond the Burn,” said Dennis J. Gardin, executive director of the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation. “We are thankful for Lowndes County Fire Rescue’s dedication and the generosity shown through events like Mulligans & Halligans.”

The Mulligans and Haligans Golf Tournament will return in 2026. Follow Lowndes County Fire Rescue on Facebook for updates and event details as they are released.

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