Calder Brothers Hosts Third Annual Echoes of Emma Event

Thu October 12, 2023 - Southeast Edition #21
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Emma Calder, daughter of Dave and Sally Calder, passed away on Sept. 15, 2020. Emma's dream was to go to Clemson University with her sisters.

In memory of Emma, the family set up a scholarship fund with Clemson to allow students in need to achieve their dream of a college education. To support this scholarship, the third annual "Echoes of Emma" golf tournament was held Sept. 25, 2023; a silent auction was held the evening before.

The fundraising goal was high, but everyone came together and doubled the size of the golf tournament from the year before. There were 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. shotgun starts to accommodate all the players and nearly 250 members of the community attended the silent auction fundraiser. The family was and continues to be overjoyed with everyone's generosity and support.

"If you didn't know Emma, she was 16 years old and a junior at Wade Hampton High School," her family said. "She was funny, shy, tender-hearted, wild, untamable, smart and a million other things. She loved nature, animals and the Earth, in general. She loved the ocean and wanted to become a marine biologist, maybe even move to Hawaii someday."

The money from this fundraiser will go to a memorial scholarship at Clemson University in Emma's name. Emma truly looked forward to being a Clemson Tiger with both of her sisters after graduating from Wade Hampton High School. In 2022, the four-year scholarship was awarded to Josh Reyes, who also attended Wade Hampton High School.

"So many people wanted to help after the accident, and this scholarship gave the family a unique opportunity to channel this into something positive that can both honor Emma as well as help someone else," said David Calder. "They truly believe that this is what Emma would have wanted. She was so kind and had an unmatched compassion and empathy for others."

"Thank you all for your support in our efforts and for everyone helping us on this project," said Carly, Ellie, David and Sally Calder. "Emma is always on our minds and we want to share her memory and her kindness with as many people as we can." CEG

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(L-R) are Ellie, David, Carly and Sally Calder.
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A few of the many volunteers who made the event run smoothly (L-R) are Shannon Spurrier, Georgia Luquire, Brandee Sponseller, Buddy Spurrier, Brett Sponseller, Tripp and Pepe Edwards and Jenni and Tim Hayes.
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Representing Hills Machinery (L-R) are Andrew Lichty, Rick Cloninger, Adam Smith and Reid Lanham.
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(L-R) are Jeff Lawrence, Glen Calder and Riley Baker.
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Will Gay of DRB Home Builders in Greenville, S.C., readies for his swing.
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The many guests had a festive evening participating in the silent auction and they also enjoyed great music with a live band and delicious appetizers.
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In memory of Emma Calder, the family set up a scholarship fund with Clemson to allow students in need to achieve their dream of a college education.
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(L-R) are Ellie and Sally Calder; Josh Reyes, recipient of the 2022 four-year scholarship to Clemson University; and David and Carly Calder.
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(L-R) are Davis Calder; Todd Latin, Oconee Federal; and Kip Eidenberg of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers in Washington, D.C.
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(L-R) are Jamie Roush, Shellie Larranaga, Kyle Noise and Jim Bansen, all of Dynapac.
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So that all participants could be accommodated, the first group started at 8:30 a.m. and the second group started at 1 p.m.
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Nic Thompson (L) just picked up a new wedge, he called the “shot maker,” and with him are Joe Patton (C) and Zach Bayne, all of Cornerstone Construction in Travelers Rest, S.C.
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(L-R) are Kevin Sink, Tim Vernal and John Eric Gray, all of TR Vernal Paving in Raleigh, N.C., and Cameron Calder.
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(L-R) are Gary and Garrett Brown, and Jonathan and Dalton Blackburn, all of Jonathan Blackburn Construction in Piedmont, S.C.
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