Paul Tesori, former PGA TOUR Player and current PGA TOUR caddie and his wife, Michelle, founded the Tesori Family Foundation in 2009. After the arrival of baby Isaiah, the foundation expanded from Northeast Florida to all of the United States adding programs for children with all types of special needs. Having always had support from generous hearts, the Tesoris began supporting several charities throughout the year- from childhood homelessness to battered women’s shelters, from children fighting cancer to animal rescue charities. They can be found at most local charities, especially those designed to benefit children.

The Tesoris also host their inaugural charity golf tournament with a special “3-21” theme to raise money for the Down Syndrome community. To celebrate the 3rd copy of the 21st chromosome, groups have to play in a threesome rather than the typical foursome and are only allowed 21 clubs total.

The Tesoris love to watch the groups strategize with their limited tools (clubs) as this is similar to the challenges special needs children (and adults) face everyday.

We encourage you to join them and us in an effort to change the world for people with this extra special chromosome!

What does your donation to the Tesori Family Foundation mean?

  1. It means one child born with Down syndrome will receive developmental toys to help them achieve their goals. (Buddy Baskets)
  2. It means one family experiencing homelessness during the holiday season will receive a Christmas they deserve. (Hope for the Holidays)
  3. It means senior citizens experiencing memory loss will spend the morning surrounded by the laughter and smiles from children of all ages. (Isaiah’s Smiles in partnership with Arbor Terrace PVB)
  4. It means one child with special needs will be able to learn the game of golf from PGA TOUR Professionals. (All-Star Kids Clinic)
  5. It means children with special needs will be able to experience the joys of prom night by being treated like a king or queen. (Night to Shine in partnership with the Tim Tebow Foundation)
  6. It means one family with a child born with Down syndrome receives goodies for the entire family including lunch or dinner gift certificates. (Buddy Baskets)
  7. It means a child with special needs gets to have a pizza party on the beach with PGA TOUR Professionals. (All-Star Kids Clinic)
  8. It means a child experiencing homelessness gets that special toy to open Christmas morning. (Hope for the Holidays)
  9. It means children with Down syndrome get a day of celebrating who they are and their extra chromosome with a party in their honor. (3-21 Love Your Neighbor)
  10. It means young adults with special needs get to walk down the red carpet into a prom party held especially for them! (Night to Shine)
  11. It means loving each and everyone of our neighbors the best way we know how.