The Dave Palmer Memorial Foundation was created in memory of David Palmer, who died suddenly of natural causes in June 1992, at the age of 29. Dave left behind a 2-year-old son, and a wife who was five months pregnant with their daughter. Dave’s sudden and unexpected passing prompted a group of his closest friends to host a golf outing fundraiser just a few months later to help Dave’s family.

After seeing firsthand how the loss of a parent causes not only terrific emotional harm but often leaves children and their surviving parent facing significant financial pressures, we set out to create a Foundation whose sole mission would be to provide financial help to children and families who need assistance following the untimely death of a parent.