Thanks to the generosity of donors, tournament participants and sponsors, the inaugural tournament exceeded expectations. Event proceeds continue to assist with increasing cardiac awareness and education, placement of AEDs throughout our community, and funding a scholarship at Georgia Southern University in Cory's memory. The following are locations where AEDs have been placed due to the success of the tournament:
Allen E. Paulson Stadium – Statesboro, GA
Ambuc Park – Savannah, GA
Bacon Park Golf Club – Savannah, GA
Bacon Park Tennis Courts – Savannah, GA
Bazemore Park – Garden City, GA
Black Creek Golf Club – Ellabell, GA
Broken Shackle Ranch - Davisboro, GA
Butler Christian Academy – Savannah, GA
Calvary Day School – Savannah, GA
Camp Happy Days – Charleston, SC
Chatham County Police Department – Savannah, GA
*received 5 for car units
Coastal Truck Parts – Savannah, GA
Coffee Bluff Marine Rescue Squadron – Savannah, GA
Daffin Park – Savannah, GA
Guy Minick Youth Complex – Savannah, GA
Habersham School – Savannah, GA
Vidalia Heritage Academy – Vidalia, GA
Isle of Hope United Methodist Church – Savannah, GA
Jenkins Athletic Club – Savannah, GA
Jennifer Ross Soccer Complex – Savannah, GA
Kappa Alpha Delta Theta House – Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA
L Scott Stell Park – Savannah, GA
Lake Mayer – Savannah, GA
Memorial Day School – Savannah, GA
Savannah Bananas – Savannah, GA
Savannah Police Department
*received 5 for car units
Savannah Christian Preparatory School – Savannah, GA
St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School – Savannah, GA
Tom Triplett Park – Pooler, GA
White Bluff Elementary School – Savannah, GA
White Bluff Methodist Church – Savannah, GA
In addition, the following events have been the base for sharing Cory's story, making an even bigger impact.
The Cory Joseph Wilson Annual Fireball 40 Baseball Tournament – Over $250k raised
2014 Central Georgia Heart Walk
2014 Metro Atlanta Heart Walk
Cory Joseph Wilson KA Memorial Golf Tournament
Cory Joseph Wilson Memorial, Inc. Charity Night-Savannah Bananas
Cory Joseph Wilson Memorial Scholarship (GSU)
Kappa Alpha Memorial Scholarship (GSU)
Southbound Birthday Brewfest 2016
Georgia Arrhythmia Consultants S.C.A.R.E. Run
Kendra Scott Cory Joseph Wilson Christmas Event
Endurance Race Services Cory Joseph Wilson Chocolate Run
Bacon Park Cory Joseph Wilson Tennis Tournament
American Heart Association Featured Story-Survivor’s Ball (over 1 million raised for research)
Delta Executive Challenge Reception
American Heart Association National Video featuring Cory’s Story
State You’re the Cure Delegate - Atlanta, GA - American Heart Association
National You're the Cure Delegate - Washington D.C. - American Heart Association
Georgia Legislature Senate Committee
The Cory Joseph Wilson Act 2016 (mandates all high school seniors receive CPR/AED Training)
First Heart Safe College Campus in Georgia Named in 2019
Over 10,000 educated