April 30, 2010 - The David Maus Foundation has partnered with GolfNow.com from the Golf Channel in promoting the upcoming Celebrity Golf Tournament and the website that allows users to book tee times online 24/7 all over the United States.
Founded in 2001, GolfNow.com offers the best in tee times through easy and convenient booking methods. Using leading edge technology, GolfNow.com allows golfers more ways to stay connected to their favorite courses and tee times through the web, email and upcoming mobile feature. With over 80,000 open tee times at 1,800 golf courses in the US and Canada, users simply select where they want to play, find a tee time and book it.
To book your practice round before the tournament, click here.
April 19, 2010 - For the sixth consecutive year, WFTV and WRDQ – the ABC affiliate and Channel 27 stations – will be sponsoring the upcoming golf tournament. This year; however, the David Maus Foundation is thrilled to announce that they have committed to a Golf Sponsorship in support of the beneficiaries.
The nation’s leading ABC station, WFTV and Central Florida’s 27, WRDQ, have been leaders in the community with fundraising efforts organized by WFTV’s 9 Family Connection and WRDQ’s Community Connection. Both programs are dedicated to making Central Florida a better area for residents and their families. Featured organizations include American Heart Association, Camp Boggy Creek, Compassionate Hands and Hearts, Crosswinds Youth Services, Race for the Cure, SPCA of Central Florida, the Special Olympics of Florida and the United Way.
The David Maus Foundation is grateful for their continued support. For more information on WFTV’s 9 Family Connection please visit WFTV.com. For more information on WRDQ’s Community Connection please visit WRDQ.com.
April 19, 2010 - A graduate of Florida State University, William Floyd is the first rookie in NFL history to score 3 touchdowns in a playoff game, having a four-year stint with the San Francisco 49ers (1994-1998) and completing his career with the NFL with the Carolina Panthers (1999-2001).
Floyd enrolled at FSU in 1990 and helped the team win the national championship in 1993. He was the first premier fullback of the 1994 NFL Draft and was selected with the 28th pick from the 49ers – helping the team to win Super Bowl XXIX during his rookie year. In Super Bowl XXIX, Floyd rushed for 32 yards, caught 4 passes for 26 yards and scored a touchdown in the 49ers victory, 49-26.
Currently a Public Relations liaison for Able Body Labor, Floyd is an active participant in the community with William Floyd’s Bar None Foundation and is currently pursuing is law degree.
We are very excited to have him as a part of our tournament.
April 19, 2010 - The David Maus Foundation is proud to announce the participation of a Bronze Sponsorship by Central Florida’s local Fox affiliate, WOFL, My Fox 35. As a leading Fox affiliate, WOFL has supported the community through partnerships and their new program – Commitment of Hope.
Commitment of Hope is Fox 35’s mission to educate, motivate and inspire their audience to help others within the community. To share the needs of hand-picked charitable organizations that can benefit the majority of their viewers with traditional and no-traditional ways to give.
For more information on WOFL or the Commitment to Hope program please visit www.myfoxorlando.com.
April 19, 2010 - Ray Lloyd, actor, American martial artist and former professional wrestler, has signed up as a Celebrity Player for the upcoming tournament. Best known for his appearances with World Championship Wrestling under the ring name Glacier, Lloyd will be returning for his second year as a Celebrity Player.
A skilled martial artist, Lloyd graduated from Valdosta State University having played center for the football team under coach Mike Cavan. Following graduation, Lloyd began wrestling with the Georgia independent circuit and was given the name “Sugar Ray” Lloyd. Joining WCW in the early 90’s, Lloyd continued with WCW till the mid 90’s at which time he took some time to wrestle in other circuits before returning to the WCW as the Glacier.
After being released from the WCW in 1999, Lloyd co-founded Turnbuckle Championship Wrestling (TCW) and has been on the independent circuit ever since making appearances with Georgia Championship Wrestling and TNA Wrestling.
His career also included production work at the Disney-MGM Studios as the part of a German flight engineer in the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular. He has also been a guest-star in Burn Notice on USA.
We are very excited to have him as a part of our tournament.
April 14, 2010 - David Maus may be well-known for television commercials marketing his automotive brands, but this week Maus took time to shoot a commercial for his second passion – his charitable Foundation – to help bring awareness to the upcoming golf tournament being held to raise money for three incredible charities.
Shot on location at the David Leadbetter Golf Academy at ChampionsGate Golf Club, Maus was joined by returning Platinum Sponsor, Dr. Matt Leavitt of Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery and Professional Golf Instructor, David Leadbetter.
The television commercial, which will air on local broadcast and cable television, introduces the golf tournament dates and beneficiraires to the public. The David Maus Foundation was honored to have the opportunity to shoot the commercial just outside the Golf Academy building. Developed by legendary golf professional David Leadbetter, his practice methods have helped thousands of professional and amateur golfers transform their games. Leadbetter spoke with Dr. Leavitt and Maus about golf swings and other golf techniques while on the shoot.
ChampionsGate Golf Club continues to display perfectly manicured greens, various sized bunkers and magnificent wildlife views. For information on how you can sign up for the David Maus Golf Tournament please visit on Useful Forms.
April 11, 2010 - It was like a day in the life of a cameraman who worked for Animal Planet. I accompanied a media crew to get action footage and still shots of David Maus and Fred Marion, the Chairman of the Board and Board Member for the David Maus Foundation.
With the intentions of getting as many shots of Maus’ swing as I could I found myself face to face with the likes of a baby gator in the nearby pond, some very large and tall bird. The zoo has nothing on a golfers game at ChampionsGate Golf Club.
The international course at ChampionsGate is beautiful and how incredible to feel like you are far from the city and the bustle of everyday life, yet you are only minutes away. The golfers for the upcoming golf tournament are in for a treat – the greens are in amazing shape, the views are serene and the wildlife will make for interesting stories.
To sign your team, call 407-548-2066, email nfogus@vtaig.com or fill out the forms on the website.
April 8, 2010 - For the second consecutive year, corporate partner Toshiba will be returning as a Bronze Sponsor for the upcoming tournament. Toshiba America, Inc. is the holding company for one of the nation’s leading group of high technology companies.
The Foundation is pleased to make this announcement and looks forward to having the Toshiba team on the course. Toshiba is a leader in community involvement with a scope of commitments including youth programs, education programs, donations and much more. The U.S.-based Toshiba operating companies and some of their chief products are as follows: Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (Flash Memory, LCD Panels, Microprocessors); Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (Notebook Computers, Storage Devices, Imaging Systems, Telecommunication Systems); Toshiba International Corporation (Power Generation Equipment, Industrial Electronic Equipment); and Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.
To find out more about Toshiba America, Inc. visit www.Toshiba.com/tai
April 6, 2010 - The David Maus Foundation and the employees of David Maus Toyota will host a Spring Party Egg-stravaganza for the children at the Disney Children’s Hospital of Florida Hospital with arts & crafts, an egg hunt, toys and much more on April 8th.
For the second consecutive year, volunteers who work or volunteer for charitable events coordinated by David Maus will spend Wednesday afternoon coloring, gluing and looking for eggs while spending time with the children currently receiving treatment in the oncology and general area of the children’s division.
“We love spending time with the kids and playing, doing arts & crafts and seeing the smiles on their faces. We know it is difficult for these children and their families, we just want to make them laugh and enjoy the day as a kid,” said volunteer Nicole Fogus.
The party will begin at 2:00pm for all kids who would like to participate. For teenagers a “Movie Theater” will be set up as they are treated to Twilight and BedTime Stories, two movies recently released on DVD.
All items and movies for the day are donated or purchased by the employees of David Maus Toyota.
Disney Children’s Hospital
Disney Children’s Hospital at Florida Hospital is currently undergoing construction and renovation, which is expected to be completed by 2010. The project continues to rely on the generous philanthropic support of the community.
When complete, the seven-story, 200-bed hospital will have family-centered pediatric rooms; a first-of-its-kind, dedicated pediatric Emergency Department featuring ambient lighting; an Advanced Center for Pediatric Surgery led by renowned surgeons; destination pediatric programs including advanced surgery, oncology, neurosurgery, cardiology, transplant services and full-service pediatrics; and an innovative Health and Obesity platform.
March 30, 2010 - We would like to announce the return of Ben’s Paint Supplies and PPG - huge supporters of the David Maus Foundation for years as a sponsor and a significant donator of specialty items for our tournament players. We are excited to have these companies return and look forward to seeing them on the course!
Ben’s Paint Supplies has been in business since the 1960’s, becoming one of the largest distributors of specialty paint and related supplies in the Southeast, with 8 locations serving more than 25 counties in Central and North East Florida. They will continue to be the leader in supplying superior products such as PPG products and providing excellent service to customers. Ben’s Paint Supplies is a PPG Platinum Distributor which assures customers that they meet the highest standards in the industry.
To find out more about Ben’s Paint Supplies and PPG, please visit benspaintsupply.com.
March 23, 2010 - REW Custom Landscaping will return as a Bronze Sponsor of the upcoming tournament for the sixth consecutive year. The Orlando based company is a full service landscape and irrigation contracting company specializing in design, installation and maintenance in both residential and commercial.
Among the highlights of the consistent sponsorship of REW Landscaping is the funding behind two residential rooms, one at each of the Ronald McDonald Houses in Orlando which offers families with children in the hospital a place to stay.
To find out more about REW Landscaping, please visit rewcustom.com.
March 5, 2010 - The David Maus Foundation is pleased to announce that RL Haines Construction will be the Presenting Sponsor for the upcoming 6th Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament to benefit the Ronald McDonald Houses of Central Florida, the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, and the Autism Society of Greater Orlando. This marks the first year that the David Maus Foundation and RL Haines Construction have partnered up for this prestigious golfing event.
The RL Haines team is committed to supporting local Central Florida charitable organizations especially with charities focused on children and those finding cures to serious health issues. The entire staff has assisted charities such as the Ronald McDonald House Share A Meal campaign, Toys for Tots, Edgewood Children’s Ranch, March of Dimes, The V Foundation for Cancer Research and many more.
“We are very excited to be working with such an amazing team dedicated to the same goals as our Foundation. They are a very talented and compassionate company,” said Fred Marion, David Maus Foundation Board Member.
The 6th Annual David Maus Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament will be held on May 15th – 17th at the award winning ChampionsGate Golf Club and Resort.
March 5, 2010 - The David Maus Foundation is pleased to announce returning sponsor, Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery of the Leavitt Companies as a Platinum Sponsor to the upcoming 6th Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament to benefit the Ronald McDonald Houses of Central Florida, the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, and the Autism Society of Greater Orlando. The Leavitt Companies continued partnership with the David Maus Foundation is a continuing community partnership.
Matt L. Leavitt, D.O. is the Founder and Medical Director of Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery which includies over 23 board certified cosmetic surgeons and offices in Central Florida specializing in skin care and cosmetic surgery. With a strong commitment to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, the entire staff of Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery frequently attends or organizes local events to raise awareness of this growing disease among children in America.
“We appreciate the continued support of the Leavitt Companies and look forward to working together in 2010 to help raise funds and awareness of this year’s beneficiaries,” said Nicole Fogus, David Maus Foundation Board Member.
The 6th Annual David Maus Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament will be held on May 15th – 17th at the award winning ChampionsGate Golf Club and Resort.