Mayor Reynolds Proclaims "Melvin McCall Day"

The 10th Annual Melvin McCall “Strokes For Progress” Golf Tournament was honored by the Proclamation of “Melvin McCall Day” by Travelers Rest Mayor Roy Reynolds.

Shawn and Lee McCall accepted the Proclamation on behalf of tournament supporters and sponsors who have benefited brain tumor research through their participation in the tournament begun in honor of the McCall Brothers’ father, Melvin McCall, who lost his battle to a brain tumor.

Many families and businesses from the Travelers Rest community play a key part in the tournament’s success annually and have welcomed NASCAR celebrities to their hometown prior to the tournament. The tournament boasts the largest autographed NASCAR memorabilia offered for auction each year.

This year, The Brain Tumor Awareness Organization is the beneficiary of the funds raised to help assist families in the community affected by a brain tumor diagnosis. The Travelers Rest community participated in the “Go Grey in May” campaign to raise awareness and build community partnerships to fund research and support programs.