Father’s Day lands this Sunday, June 21st, and although it may seem like the holiday is all about grilling and fantastic gifts, there’s certainly more to it. Of course, how we celebrate ‘Dad’ has changed through the years, but the reason why remains. This year, John Rich and Red Gold® Ketchup add a special twist.
As a wise man once said, "The quality of a father can be seen in the goals, dreams, and aspirations he sets not only for himself but for his family." Taking the time to thank the man who raised you is so important. “Happy Father's Day to all the Daddy's out there...that's the MOST important job you have”, says John Rich, a father himself and proud supporter of Folds of Honor.
Since 2007, Folds of Honor has carried forth a singular, noble mission: “To stand in the financial gap of the more than one million dependents adversely affected by war, providing educational scholarships to the children and spouses of those fallen or disabled while serving our nation.” The organization has worked with corporate partners and private donors to award approximately 24,500 educational scholarships and 4,500 to military families in 2019 alone.
“It was the inspiration of seeing John Rich himself honoring veterans and his selfless support of Folds of Honor that inspired Red Gold to join the cause as an official Wingman and sponsor to the foundation with the mission to: Honor Their Sacrifice. Educate Their Legacy,” said Tim Ingle, Senior Vice President of Red Gold, who watched Big and Rich perform and honor our military veterans this past October at the 1st Annual Made in America Convention in Indianapolis. “I then saw John Rich’s Redneck Riviera Whiskey and its support of folds of Honor and knew right then that our company ownership would love to join the cause with our very own Red Gold Folds of Honor Ketchup”. Red Gold itself began in 1942 supporting our nation’s troops in WWII, and the tomato company is American Owned, Grown, and Made™.
This father’s day, Americans across the nation will be able to honor the families of our military heroes while enjoying their meals and barbeques. What’s more, is that proceeds from the sales of Red Gold Ketchup will help fund the education of the families of those who lost their mom or dad in service. So to add one more moment this year as you celebrate this special day together, for those of legal age, kick back and sip some Redneck Riviera Whiskey, fire up the grill and support the truly All-American ketchup with a cause. Remember Red Gold for your burgers, fries, and hot dogs. Happy Father’s Day America!
About Folds of Honor“We are humbled, excited, and grateful for Red Gold’s support and selecting us as a partner,” said Ben Leslie, Folds of Honor Executive Vice President. “We are proud to partner with a company focused on supporting American families and communities and are honored to help recognize the unimaginable sacrifices our military families have made.”Folds of Honor is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization, rated a four-star charity by Charity Navigator and platinum on GuideStar, that provides educational scholarships to the families of military men and women who have fallen or been disabled while on active duty in the United States armed forces. Our educational scholarships support private education tuition and tutoring for children in grades K-12, as well as higher education tuition assistance for spouses and dependents.
Founded in 2007 by Lieutenant Colonel Dan Rooney, a PGA Professional and F-16 fighter pilot in the Air Force Reserves who served three tours of duty in Iraq, Folds of Honor is proud to have awarded approximately 24,500 scholarships in all 50 states and some US territories, including over 4,500 in 2019 alone. For more information or to donate in support of a Folds of Honor scholarship, please visit www.foldsofhonor.org
About Redneck RivieraRedneck Riviera celebrates the men and women who make America the greatest nation in the world. It’s based on not only a work ethic that’s second to none but also a passion for making the most of every moment. With Redneck Riviera, we’re honoring this unique American mindset by celebrating those folks who play every bit as hard as they work. https://redneckriviera.com/whiskey/
About Red Gold, Inc.Four generations of the Reichart family have been producing premium quality tomato products since 1942. When the US entered WWII, the government asked citizens to step up and help the war effort and the call was answered. Since then, Red Gold has become the largest privately-owned tomato processor in the nation with three state-of-the-art facilities in Elwood, Geneva, and Orestes, Indiana. The company also boasts a million square foot distribution center in Alexandria and operates the subsidiary RG Transport trucking fleet in Elwood. Red Gold partners with local family farms across Indiana, southern Michigan, and Northwest Ohio to sustainably produce premium quality canned tomatoes, ketchup, sauces, salsas, and juices for foodservice, private brands, export, co-pack and club channels of distribution. The Red Gold family of consumer brands includes Red Gold, Redpack, Tuttorosso, Huy Fong, Nickel City, and Sacramento. Exceptional quality and operational excellence are the shared values that contributed to the employee-created mission statement: “To produce the freshest, best-tasting tomato products in the world.” www.redgoldfoods.com/foldsofhonor
