Jess Parrish Medical Foundation Golf Classic Exceeds Fundraising Expectations and Attracts Sell-Out Crowd

TITUSVILLE, FLA. (April 17, 2026)—More than 100 sponsors, 63 teams, 250 players and dozens of volunteers participated in the annual two-course Jess Parrish Medical Foundation (JPMF) Fran Gerrett Memorial Golf Classic on Friday, April 10, at Indian River Preserve Golf Club and The Great Outdoors Golf Club. Since 2011, the tournament has raised more than $950,000 to support the vital work at The Children’s Center. The law firm Zumpano Patricios presented the 18-hole scramble for the twelfth consecutive year.

JPMF hosted another sell-out crowd at this year’s tournament and exceeded its fundraising goal of $80,000, raising more than $90,000 to benefit The Children’s Center, a service of Parrish Healthcare and one-stop childhood development resource center. The Children’s Center provides a safe and healing environment for special needs and typically developing children to learn and grow, along with an array of health, education and human services under one roof.

The annual golf tournament lives on as a tribute to beloved Parrish Medical Center Materials Management Director Fran Gerrett’s longtime dedication to our community and his favorite charity, The Children’s Center. Fran was famous for saying, “It’s all about the kids!”

“My father always believed a person’s true character was reflected in how they treated those just beginning their journey,” said Parrish Sr. Safety and Emergency Preparedness Specialist, Leigh Spradling, Fran’s daughter, and event chair. “By supporting The Children’s Center, we are honoring his love for the game while helping create opportunities for every child to succeed. He would be incredibly proud to know his legacy is guiding the next generation forward. We are truly honored and humbled to continue our father’s legacy while supporting the vital services that The Children’s Center provides to children and families in our community.”

Event partners included Presenting sponsor Zumpano Patricios. Platinum-level sponsor HHS; and Gold-level sponsors Injury Centers of Brevard/Dr. Nick and Jennifer Trastelis; Josh & Laura Norris; RUSH Construction, Inc.; and RW Services, LLC. Silver-level sponsors included MedFast Urgent Care Centers; Regions Bank; and UBS Financial Services/Susan Morse & Daniel Levy. Bronze-level sponsors were Advanced Care Partners PPEC; Anderson Financial Partners, Inc.; Certified Plumbing of Brevard, Inc.; Coastal Health Systems of Brevard; Randy & Mary Coleman; CPS Solutions, LLC; CTS Electric; FieldCraft Builders of Florida, LLC; FinThrive; Gilbane Building Company; Jo Lynn Nelson; Howard W. Rinker, D.D.S.; Starling Buick, GMC, Ford, Honda; and The Watauga Company. Supporting-level sponsors includedHerman & Joyce Cole; Enrad Services Inc.; Florida Health Care Plans; GEICO Titusville; Edwin & Nancy Loftin; Dr. Christopher Manion; Dr. Biju Mathews; The Mikitarian Family; North Brevard Domino’s Pizza; Optum-Parrish Home Health; Randall Electrical Contractors, Inc.; Greg and Kathy Sparkman & Allen and Diane Taylor Families; St. Francis Hospice; Termine’s Specialty Supply of Melbourne, Florida; and WFTV – WRDQ. Par-Tee-level sponsors were Leaf Lounge; RW Services, LLC; Space Coast Credit Union; St. Francis Hospice; Spirit of Brevard; and System Tech Services, Inc. Beverage sponsor was Cara Fisher – State Farm Insurance. Breakfast sponsors included Firehouse Subs at Titus Landing and The Rodriguez Family/McDonald’s Garden Street. Cart sponsor, The Broome Law Firm, P.A./Chris and Kelley Broome. Hole Sign sponsors included Allender & Allender – Elder Law Attorneys; and Santi Bulnes. In-kind sponsors included AKO Sushi; American Space Museum; Barefoot Bay Golf Course; BB Rad’s Coastal BBQ, Brevard Zoo; Jenny Brown; Chaparral Mexican and Cuban Restaurant; The Cheesecake Factory; Cosmic Creamery and Creations; Dixie Crossroads; Dogs “R” Us; Duran Golf Club; el Leoncito Mexican & Cuban Restaurant; Firehouse Suns – Titus Landing; Humpavilli’s Pizza; Indian River Preserve Golf Course; Kelsey’s Pizzeria and Eatery; La Cita Golf & Country Club; Mr. Submarine & Salads, Inc.; Kathy Myer; Nail Salon of Sport St. John; North Brevard Domino’s Pizza; Nothing Bundt Cake; Rearview Coffee; Regions Bank; River Lanes Family Entertainment Center; Route 7 Karting & Entertainment; Sonny’s BBQ; Leigh Spradling; Steve’s Family Diner; Stoneybrook East Golf Club; Systems Tech Services, Inc.; Take A Whisk Bakehouse; The Children’s Center; The Great Outdoors Golf; The Native Bar & Grill; Victorio’s Oyster Bar and Grille; Venus Nail & Spa Salon; and Wild Ocean Market. Other generous sponsors were recognized at the tournament.

Taking home top honors were the men’s division first-place teams of Ben Turner, Tim Turner, Tyson Turner and Ryan Smith at The Great Outdoors, and Thad Busby, Sam Gahagan, Justin Hilton and Gary Koliopoulos at Indian River Preserve Golf Club. The mixed division first-place teams included the foursomes of Randy Guest, Tish Holley, Shawn Lucas and Ryan Norman at the Great Outdoors, and Mike DiPitrello, Tina DiPitrello, Jennifer Trastelis and Nick Trastelis at Indian River Preserve. Top honors for the ladies’ flight went to Michelle Kirouac, Kathy Myer, Jeanne O’Bryan and Toni Thigpin at The Great Outdoors.

Leigh Spradling, event chair, led the tournament planning committee that included members Santi Bulnes, Anita Currie, Nadine Itani, Kathy Myer and Kathy Simonsen.

Next year’s tournament is scheduled for April 2, 2027. For more information about Jess Parrish Medical Foundation, or to secure your 2027 event partnership, contact the Jess Parrish Medical Foundation at (321) 269-4066  or visit www.parrishmedfoundation.com/golf.