Polar Plunge for Special Olympics; DMJ Recognized for Achievement
GREENSBORO, NC, February 24, 2014 – The sun may be shining, but the waters were cold! Dozens of community groups, including Greensboro CPA firm, Davenport, Marvin, Joyce & Co., LLP (DMJ), participated in the 14th annual Polar Plunge for Special Olympics North Carolina on Saturday, February 22. Held at Wet N’ Wild Emerald Pointe, the Guilford County Sheriff’s Department and event organizers announced the event raised more than $25,000 for Special Olympics.
DMJ was again awarded “Most Money Earned,” as top fundraiser, raising more than $13,000. The Greensboro accounting and wealth management firm was also recognized for its decades-long participation that has accounted for more than $100,000 in polar plunge contributions to Special Olympics. Deputy Cindy Martin of the Guilford County Sheriff Department noted, “Special Olympics is very much a part of DMJ. You know it the minute you step into their lobby and throughout their many years of involvement. They have been with us since the very beginning.”
Count DMJ as a firm that goes “all in” for a cause, 2014 marks the firm’s 14 consecutive Polar Plunge. DMJ’s 2014 team of polar plungers included firm accountants Cheryl DeCastro, Eric Godfrey, Mason Barringer, and DMJ Wealth Advisor professionals Russell Kroeger and Caleb Vaughn (as pictured). Photos of the 2014 event are available here.
About Special Olympics North Carolina
Special Olympics North Carolina represents more than 38,000 athletes and supporters and provides year-round sports training and competition opportunities for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
About DMJ
Established in 1949, DMJ is one of the Piedmont Triad’s largest CPA firms with offices in Greensboro and Sanford, North Carolina. DMJ’s philosophy―personal attention, verifiable results—is the cornerstone of the firm’s practice and client relationships often go beyond the scope of traditional accounting and auditing services. DMJ offers an array of services including certified public accounting, wealth management, and healthcare practice consulting. It also provides a host of specialized services, such as technology consulting, cost segregation, and business valuations. For more information, visit www.dmj.com. For more information about DMJ Wealth Advisors, visit www.dmjwa.com.
SOURCE: Davenport, Marvin, Joyce & Co., LLP (DMJ)