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Lara Hudson
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Countybank Answers Local Soccer Club's "Call for Support"

GREENWOOD, SC - Countybank Foundation recently presented a donation to the Greenwood Toros Soccer Club Capital Campaign to renovate the Phoenix Street Football Field. The Toros Soccer Club began its campaign to provide a safe environment for the club members to develop and master their soccer skills.

According to Chris Kirkland, Toros Soccer Club Treasurer, the first major project is raising $50,000 to install a new lighting system. To date, nearly half of the amount needed has been raised, with the first $20,000 being contributed by individuals. The remaining funds have been made by corporate donors, such as Countybank. "I am pleased to be a part of Greenwood and Countybank making this level of commitment to the youth in our community," said David Tompkins, banking officer with Countybank and past Toros Soccer Club coach. "In my experience, Toros has helped kids develop their team and relationship skills, and brought families together in a fun and fulfilling activity."

According to John McAlhany, Past President of the Toros Soccer Club, the area around the field is in dire need of clean-up and by renovating the field and the areas around it the Club hopes others in the community will see the need for additional clean-up efforts in the downtown area. "This could be the beginning of many great things to come for the Uptown Greenwood area," said McAlhany.

They are making a "Call for Support" to the Greenwood community to assist the $100,000 Capital Campaign. If you are interested in making donations please contact Chris Kirkland at 223-2423, Johnny McAlhany at 388-7816 or Claude Robinson at 942-1580. For contributors known as "Lamplighters" whose donation or pledges exceeds $1,000 a lighting ceremony will be held in the very near future.

Countybank began its service to the Greenwood community in 1933, when it was founded by a group of Greenwood businessmen. Today, Countybank is a full service, integrated financial services provider with three full-service locations and four automatic teller machines. In addition to a full array of traditional banking products, Countybank is composed of separate divisions that are positioned to meet specialized financial needs, including Countybank Trust Services, Countybank Mortgage Services, Countybanc Investments, Inc., and Countybanc Insurance, Inc. Each division is staffed by the area's most sought-after professionals in their respective fields to provide customers with the tools to achieve their financial goals.