The Curchin Group Raises Approximately $12,000 for Local Charities in Sixth Annual Miniature Golf Tournament

RED BANK, New Jersey (November 14, 2011) – The Curchin Group, LLC, a mid-sized, full-service accounting firm based in Red Bank, New Jersey, raised approximately $12,000 for two local charities at its Sixth Annual Curchin Open Miniature Golf Tournament held on November 2, 2011. Clients, sponsors and friends joined in a round of putt-putt on the Curchin team-designed 9-hole course that flowed through the Firm's office.  The indoor tournament takes place annually at The Curchin Group's Red Bank, New Jersey office.
 
Players donated fees of $20.00 per person, which included a round of mini golf, food and beverages.  The event was sponsored by over 35 businesses and individuals. The event also included an additional fundraising activity in the form of Fantasy Scratch-Off cards. Said The Curchin Group's Peter Pfister, CPA and Chairperson for the event, "We are incredibly proud to have had another successful year of the Curchin Open. We are also extremely grateful for all of our friends, clients and staff who have contributed to making this event a success and helped to raise money for two deserving local organizations."

All proceeds from this year's event benefit local charities: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties, a non-profit organization dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of children through mentor relationships; and Prevention First, which is a non-profit organization that aims to improve the lives of children through targeted family programs. Over the past six years the Curchin Open has raised and donated a total of over $75,000 to local charities.  For information about how to get involved in next year's event, please contact Peter Pfister at ppfister@curchin.com or at 732.747.0500, or visit the Curchin Web site at www.curchin.com.

Celebrating over 55 years in Monmouth County, New Jersey, The Curchin Group, LLC is a certified public accounting firm that helps small to mid-sized businesses and individuals reach their financial goals through providing a broad range of Assurance; Tax; Financial Planning; Business Advisory; and Litigation & Valuation Services. The firm is dedicated to giving solid accounting and financial advice, sustaining long-term relationships with its clients and employees and giving back to the surrounding community.