THANK YOU FOR MAKING OUR 2026 GOLF TOURNAMENT & HEALTHCARE AWARENESS EVENT A SUCCESS!
Updated: Sep 12
Celebrating Five Years of Golf, Healthcare Awareness, Education, Service & Community
The D. Terrence Foster Foundation, Inc. extends our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who helped make our 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament & Healthcare Awareness Event a tremendous success!
Held on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Crystal Lake Golf & Country Club in Hampton, Georgia, this year's event was especially meaningful as we celebrated five years of bringing together our supporters, partners, golfers, community leaders, healthcare professionals, and friends in support of our Foundation's mission.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I sincerely thank our sponsors, donors, players, volunteers, supporters, well-wishers, and friends whose generosity, participation, and encouragement continue to make our work possible.
We could not do what we do without you!
A Special Thank You to Our Supporters
We are deeply grateful to everyone who contributed their time, resources, talents, and presence to this year's event.
A very special thank-you to Former Stockbridge Mayor Anthony Ford, who presented the first- and second-place teams with their trophies. Mayor Ford has maintained a longstanding relationship with the D. Terrence Foster Foundation and has consistently demonstrated his commitment to our Foundation and the broader Stockbridge community. We are grateful for his continued friendship, encouragement, and service to the City of Stockbridge.
We also extend our sincere appreciation to Hon. Jewel Scott, Superior Court Judge of Clayton County and former Honorary Consul of Jamaica in Atlanta, for joining us and presenting awards to our honorees. Her presence and support helped make the occasion even more special.
Special thanks also to Dr. Gurinderjit Sidhu, Board-Certified Medical Oncologist (of Atlanta Cancer Care, a Northside Hospital Affiliate), who shared valuable insights on important on cancer topics, including colon, breast, and prostate cancer awareness, prevention, and early detection.
Our Media & Publicity Partners
We are especially thankful to the media professionals and organizations that helped share our story and extend the reach of our Foundation:
Television Jamaica (TVJ) — Judith Alberga
The Jamaica Gleaner — Lester Hinds
The Wayne Hall Show
Game Changers Media Network
Chris Godfrey ( Atlanta Cancer Care)
And the many individuals, organizations, community partners, and supporters who promoted and shared our event across various platforms.
Your coverage and support help us tell the story of our mission and the communities we serve.
Capturing the Memories
The beautiful photographs featured in this post—and the wonderful images captured for us throughout the years, are courtesy of APAP Media Group.
We are incredibly grateful for their generosity, professionalism, and continued support of the D. Terrence Foster Foundation.
Our Event Partners & Venue Support
Special thanks to Roaming Chef Corp for the delicious food and outstanding culinary support, Lennox Douglas for providing the music and helping create a wonderful atmosphere, and Brandon Brown, Manager of Crystal Lake Golf & Country Club, and the entire Crystal Lake team for hosting our tournament and helping make the day a success.
We also extend our appreciation to Adrian Evelyn, Arnold Cole, and Tropical Sports Club for their continued support of the D. Terrence Foster Foundation and our golf tournament.
To every volunteer, staff member, golfer, sponsor, donor, and supporter who helped behind the scenes or on the course—thank you!
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AWARDS & HONORS
Our Foundation's work is made possible because individuals and organizations believe in our mission and are willing to invest in the community.
As we celebrated the fifth anniversary of our Charity Golf Tournament and Healthcare Awareness Event, we were honored to recognize six outstanding individuals and organizations whose generosity, leadership, partnership, and service have made a meaningful difference to the D. Terrence Foster Foundation and the communities we serve.
Celebrating Our Honorees: We were proud to
recognize six individuals/organizations
Former Mayor Anthony Ford - Outstanding Public Service Award (civic leadership and sustained support).
We are grateful for Mayor Ford's longstanding relationship with the D. Terrence Foster Foundation and his continued support of our mission. His commitment to community service and his willingness to stand with our Foundation over the years have meant a great deal to us.
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Mr. Patrick Parkins - APAP Media Group: Distinguished Service Award (five years of pro bono media services).
For five consecutive years, Mr. Parkins and APAP Media Group have generously provided photography and videography services to our Foundation. His dedication has allowed us to preserve and share countless memories of our events and community activities.
We are truly grateful for this extraordinary in-kind contribution and his continued support of our mission.
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Mr. Garfield Collins - Couples Resorts, Jamaica: Community Partnership Award (corporate/foundation sponsorship).
Mr. Collins has been a valued supporter and sponsor of the D. Terrence Foster Foundation. His connection to Jamaica and commitment to giving back have helped strengthen our ability to support initiatives that benefit communities in Jamaica and beyond.
Garfield Collins Headshots n Profile 2026
Profile: Garfield Andrew Collins
Travel Guru and Motivational Speaker.
Couples Resorts Jamaica-Dir Strategic Accounts North America
Mr. personality, Garfield Collins, is from the island of Jamaica is no stranger to the world of Travel and Hospitality. Garfield is an authority in his field of travel and tourism with almost 30 Years of experience directing the sales and marketing for All-inclusive resorts based in Jamaica, Cuba, and The Bahamas.
He is innovative, current and a bold thinker with the ability to effect change and grow businesses. and is a master of public relations, sales, and marketing guru with an impressive record of successes. He takes a no-nonsense approach to project management, customer service and plain getting the job done.
He has made guest appearances and has interviewed on TV and radio shows across the USA, Canada, Latin American and the Caribbean, and guest co-hosted radio shows in Philadelphia, Chicago, Miami, Calgary, and Toronto.
He is a published writer with articles in magazines and newspapers on travel and social issues of the day and has worked on ad campaigns with a host of celebrities, heads of states, and the diplomatic core across the Caribbean and USA. He has worked with business leaders from entities such as Starbucks, Walgreens, Cosmopolitan, Heineken\Diago, CNN, Bravo, The Miami Heat NBC, CBS, MTV.
Garfield is a natural negotiator and creator of cohesive partnerships, a leader with impressive characteristics and influences in the Hospitality and tourism field. His presentations are exciting, entertaining, and not entirely politically correct, so come prepared for a fun fill session like no other where engagement, motivation and maximizing your revenue are the goal. As he likes to say “Travel Advisors Are My Superpower”
As an avid traveler Garfield likes to take the not so beaten path in exploring different destinations in search of adventure and culinary delicacies. He maintains a close working relationship with Tourism boards, organizations and travel leaders across the Caribbean, Mexico, the United States, Canada, and Europe.
Garfield holds a master’s degree in hospitality and hotel management, Master certification in Revenue Management and Marketing from Cornell University, and Certificate in professional development by Georgetown University Center for Cultural Development. He also holds memberships in professional organizations and sat on boards. He is a connoisseur of the culinary arts and the recipient of Ten (10) gold medals in his native Jamaica. As the son of a farmer he loves the outdoors, living off the land and exploring the wonders of nature.
One Love
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Dr. Tracy Wimbush: Community Service Award (philanthropic support).
We proudly recognize Dr. Wimbush for her generosity, support, and commitment to the mission of the D. Terrence Foster Foundation. Her contributions have helped us continue our work in healthcare, education, and community service'
Dr. Tracy Wimbush, MD, is a board-certified physician in Emergency Medicine and Pain Medicine with more than a decade of experience caring for patients with complex medical and pain conditions. She has dedicated her career to helping people navigate difficult health challenges with compassion, evidence-based care, and a commitment to treating each person with dignity.
A physician, mother, and lifelong advocate for service, Dr. Wimbush believes that her profession is ultimately about using her skills to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. She is grateful for the opportunity to support organizations that serve their communities and improve the lives of those in need.
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Mr. Juan Williams: Community Service Award (philanthropic support).
We gratefully recognize Mr. Williams for his generosity and support of the D. Terrence Foster Foundation. His philanthropic commitment has strengthened our programs and helped us make a positive difference in others' lives.
Juan Williams is a recently retired executive of The Coca-Cola Company, where he served as Vice President of Procurement for Coca-Cola North American Supply Chain. In that role, he managed $5 billion in annual spend and oversaw a network of more than 250 suppliers and manufacturing locations producing Coca-Cola products and materials ranging from Minute Maid to Powerade.
A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Williams brings more than 30 years of supply chain and engineering experience, including leadership roles at General Electric, Anheuser-Busch, and other Fortune 500 companies. He holds a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Alabama, Huntsville. He and his wife, Tanya, reside in McDonough, Georgia.
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Dr. Mary Tucker - Chris Tucker Foundation: Community Partnership Award (corporate/foundation sponsorship).
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Mary Tucker, Tammye Stocks, the Tucker Family, and the Chris Tucker Foundation for their continued support and generous sponsorship of the D. Terrence Foster Foundation.
We were especially honored that Chris Tucker joined his mother, Dr. Mary Tucker, at our event despite an extraordinarily demanding and packed weekend schedule. The fact that he made time to be present and support our Foundation speaks volumes about his commitment to giving back and the importance he places on philanthropic work that we and others are doing.
The Chris Tucker Foundation is a major sponsor of the D. Terrence Foster Foundation, and we are deeply grateful for this partnership and their continued belief in our mission.
Chris's presence made the occasion even more memorable, and we sincerely thank him, Tammye Stocks, the entire Tucker Family, and his mother for standing with us.
Five years of our golf tournament is five years of friendship, service, generosity, healthcare awareness, education, and community impact.
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We are grateful to everyone who has helped us along the way.
Special thanks to the honorees and you for believing in the D. Terrence Foster Foundation, Inc. and for helping us continue our mission.
Together, we are making a difference!
FIVE YEARS OF IMPACT AND A FUTURE OF SERVICE
Five years of our Charity Golf Tournament represents much more than five years of playing golf.
It represents relationships built, lives touched, opportunities created, health awareness promoted, educational initiatives supported, and communities strengthened.
The D. Terrence Foster Foundation, Inc. remains committed to our two primary pillars of Healthcare and Education, while continuing to support meaningful community initiatives in the United States, Jamaica, the Caribbean, and beyond.
To our sponsors, donors, golfers, volunteers, community leaders, media partners, friends, and supporters:
Thank you for believing in our mission. Thank you for standing with us. And thank you for helping us make a difference.
We look forward to continuing this journey together.
With gratitude,
Dr. D. Terrence Foster, M.D.Founder & CEO of the D. Terrence Foster Foundation, Inc.
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OUR 2026 SPONSORS
PLEASE SUPPORT THEM AS THEY SUPPORT US; USE THE SERVICES THEY PROVIDE AS THEY LEND A HAND TO MAKE OUR COMMUNITIES BETTER THAN THEY ARE.
SEE ALSO OUR SPONSORS FOR THIS 2026 EVENT POSTED ON OUR HOME PAGE ON THIS SITE.
CONTACT OUR SPONSORS
COUPLES RESORTS JAMAICA https://couples.com/ 1. 800 COUPLES
PERSONAL INJURY SOLUTIONS https://www.personalinjurysolutions.org/
CHRIS TUCKER FOUNDATION https://www.christuckerfoundation.org/
CENTER FOR PAIN & REHAB MEDICINE https://www.centerforpainandrehabmedicine.com/
Kevin Patrick Law: https://patricktriallaw.com/
AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE: (678) 900-3587 https://www.amfam.com/agents/georgia/stone-mountain/winnie-starke
STAT TBI Diagnostic & Concussion https://www.stattbiconcussion.com/
TRANSFORME LLC https://transformellc.com/
ERIC ORUBELE CPA - 678-879-0719, https://www.cpaeric.com/index.html
Dopppel AI - https://www.dopppelai.com/
Vascular Wellness Center https://vascularwellnesscenter.com/
Amera Imaging - https://ameraimaging.com/
D-signEnterprise 678 894 6670 https://www.d-signenterprise.com/
THE DAVIS GROUP/EXP REALTY https://www.facebook.com/GeorgePaulJr?mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=Bc8Ej3JGR4c7Ij1J&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F15tdxgae5R%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr#
JAMAICA TOURIST BOARD. https://www.mot.gov.jm/agency/jamaica-tourist-board-jtb
Victorial Mutual Building Society: https://www.myvmgroup.com/
Team Rehabilitation Physical Therapy https://team-rehab.com/
Ewing Chiropractic LLC - https://ewingchiro.com/
Atlanta Cancer Care - https://www.atlantacancercare.com/
COSTCO Wholesale https://www.costco.com/
Chick-Fil-a https://www.chick-fil-a.com/
Plummer Funeral Home https://www.plummerfuneralhomega.com/
CELEBRATIONTIMECAKES SANDRA LEE WILLIAMS, (770) 940-4280 https://www.facebook.com/celebrationtimecake/
Subra, Anu, & Kiarn Bhat Foundation :https://www.subraandanubhatfoundation.com/about-us/
D. Terrence Foster, MD: https://www.dterrencefoster.com/
As always, we thank our sponsors and supporters for their kind donations. Because of you and your donations, we can continue to maintain our programs and grow.
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Congratulations to all the winners and participants. We look forward to seeing you again next year on August 28, 2026, at our Annual Golf Tournament and Healthcare Awareness Event. SAVE THE DATE!!
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