Cunningham Bounds Sponsors Networking Event for Women
Cunningham Bounds sponsored "An Evening of Networking" for women in the Mobile area that was hosted by the Women Lawyers of the Mobile Bar Association. With almost 200 attending this signature event, professions ranged from lawyers and judges to accountants and business owners. Everyone had the opportunity to "network" with the purpose of establishing viable business contacts. The highlight of the evening was an inspiring message shared by Justice Janie Shores, the first woman elected to serve on the Alabama Supreme Court.
Proceeds from the event benefitted the Leading Edge Institute, a nonprofit mentoring and leadership program for young women focusing on business development, political involvement and public service.
According to Lucy Tufts, Cunningham Bounds attorney and president of the Mobile Bar Association Women Lawyers, the group plans to make this an annual event.
Pictured: Teresa Zuniga Odom (center), Leading Edge Institute Board Chairman, is pictured with speakers Tina Savas (left), author of Women of True Grit and founder of the Birmingham Business Journal; and Justice Janie Shores (right), the first woman elected to serve on the Alabama Supreme Court.
Pictured: Cunningham Bounds attorney and president of the Mobile Bar Association Women Lawyers, Lucy Tufts (left) helped plan the event. Pictured with her is Anna Stanley (right), USA Student and Leading Edge Institute participant.
Cystic Fibrosis Walk
Cystic Fibrosis is a life-threatening genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestive systems of children and young adults in the United States. Members of the Cunningham Bounds' team have family and friends who are affected by this disease - and they are passionate about finding a cure! That's why two recent events that benefitted the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation were very important at the Firm. Not only did most everyone donate to the Foundation in exchange for having the opportunity to wear jeans to work, but the Firm also sponsored staff who participated in the Great Strides Walk-a-thon. During the walk-a-thon, it was announced that more than $90,000 was raised "overall" in Mobile. This will help fund research efforts to find a cure for this disease.
Pictured: "CB v. CF: Can't Breathe until Cure Found" was the name of the Cunningham Bounds' walk-a-thon team. A few team members (and their grandchildren) gear-up to walk in honor of family and friends with Cystic Fibrosis.
Cunningham Bounds Delivers Essential Supplies for Tallapoosa County
Wanting to help people affected by the recent tornadoes in Alabama, the attorneys of Cunningham Bounds decided to focus their efforts on Tallapoosa County. After contacting various public and community agencies in the area to see what items were needed most, it was discovered that many people needed items essential to everyday living. Items such as toothpaste, soap, shampoo, deodorant and such topped the list, along with canned foods. Knowing what was needed and eager to help, many of the staff shopped for items, while others volunteered to make deliveries. To date, supplies have been donated through the East Alabama Food Bank in Auburn and the Alabama Red Cross in Alexander City.
Pictured: (Above), Several Cunningham Bounds' staff members organize and pack a van with supplies headed to help those affected by the recent tornadoes. (Below), At the Red Cross in Alexander City, Alabama, supplies for Tallapoosa County are unloaded by Cunningham Bounds' staffers.
"We Do Kickin' Right" at Young Lawyers Tournament
An enthusiastic team of Cunningham Bounds attorneys and staff played in the Young Lawyers first-ever Kickball Tournament at Battleship Park during Law Week. Cunningham Bounds was a sponsor of the event, which benefitted the Mobile Bar Foundation. Despite going undefeated in the tournament, the team was eliminated from playing in the championship game by tie-breaker rules.
Pictured: The Cunningham Bounds "We Do Kickin' Right" team members get ready to play their best during the tournament.
Cunningham Bounds Sponsors "Mobile's Brightest Company" Trivia Contest
Cunningham Bounds was a title sponsor of Impact Alabama's "Mobile's Brightest Company" trivia contest. Teams played for local charities - with the winning team's charity receiving $10,000. The Cunningham Bounds team chose to play for McKemie Place women's shelter.
Impact Alabama is a nationally recognized, award winning organization which partners with universities and colleges in Alabama to provide services throughout the state. The organization provides high-tech, free vision screenings to low-income pre-school-aged children; provides free tax preparation services; and provides opportunities for economic improvement to low-income working families.
Pictured: Both attorneys and staff were part of the Cunningham Bounds team that competed in the inaugural "Mobile's Brightest Company" trivia contest.
Cunningham Bounds Chili is a Winner at Cook-Off!
Braving below freezing temperatures before sunrise, Cunningham Bounds Chili Cook-Off team members were hard at work to support the American Cancer Society's biggest fundraiser of the year. With more than 25,000 people attending, the event raised more than $240.000.
Under the direction of team chef, Jeff Middleton, the "Chili Barristers" of Cunningham Bounds took third place honors in the "meat and beans" category. Pictured: Pictured are some of the Cunningham Bounds' staff (and a few family members) who helped prepare and serve-up lots of winning chili.
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Cunningham Bounds Provides Christmas Gifts for Local Children
Again this year, the attorneys of Cunningham Bounds provided Christmas gifts for needy children by sponsoring 10 Salvation Army "angels." Staff members eagerly volunteered to shop for the children. They purchased "wish list" items and made sure each child had presents to open Christmas morning. Pictured: Above, several Cunningham Bounds' staff members organize the gifts before taking them to the Salvation Army.
Maitre Park Ravens Thank Cunningham Bounds for Replacing Stolen Gear
The Ravens, a neighborhood little league football team, had their equipment stolen -- just weeks before their first game. The attorneys of Cunningham Bounds heard about their situation and wanted to help by making sure the children had all the gear they needed to start the season. On a recent game day, Cunningham Bounds was honored by the Maitre Park Ravens and presented with a plaque. Pictured: Above (left to right), Greg Breedlove, Cunningham Bounds attorney, accepts a plaque of appreciation from CJ Mack, Raven’s team member, and Claudell Mack, Raven’s head coach.
Firm Team at American Cancer Society's 2010 Chili Cook-off
September 2009 - Cunningham Bounds is pleased to sponsor the building of the new patio for the Ronald McDonald House Mobile expansion. The Ronald McDonald House Mobile serves as a temporary home for families of seriously ill and injured children who are receiving medical treatment in area hospitals. The House currently serves 400 families a year and when the expansion is complete, it will serve over 1,200 families a year. The expansion is set to be finished in July 2010.
Lawyers give to charities
Nearly $40,000 donated to groups devoted to bettering children's lives
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
By GARY McELROY
Staff Reporter
The Alabama Civil Justice Foundation on Tuesday delivered nearly $40,000 in donations to Mobile area charity organizations devoted to bettering the lives of children, families, senior citizens and others.
Tuesday's gifts were only the most recent monetary help provided by the state lawyer's group, which, since 1993, has given away more than $7 million to charity groups in all of Alabama's 67 counties. Mobile County's nonprofit organizations have received nearly $500,000 over 15 years.
Tuesday, as a modest and grateful crowd of nonprofit organizational leaders met with members of the foundation's leadership in the atrium at Government Plaza, this year's recipients were announced.
They included: the Alabama School of Mathematics and Science; Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Alabama YMCA; CARE House; Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama; Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy; Penelope House Family Violence Center; Victory Health Partners; and the Mobile Volunteer Lawyers Program. Each group received checks ranging from $3,000 to $5,000, most getting $4,000 each.
In accepting the donations, various groups described the reasons for their existence and the kind of work they do, and why.
Mobile attorney Toby Brown (Cunningham Bounds), the foundation's board president, said of the gifts and the 2,000-plus membership in his organization: "Attorneys seek justice for their clients each day. Our philanthropic efforts (through the foundation) provide us with a wonderful opportunity to expand this responsibility beyond our daily work."
Fundraisers Honor Good Works
The Gulf Coast Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals honored the Mobile area's outstanding civic leader. outstanding philanthropist, outstanding corporate citizen, outstanding youth civic leader and outstanding fundraising executive at the 11th annual Philanthropy Day Luncheon at the Radisson Admiral Semmes Hotel.
Richard T. Dorman, outstanding civic leader, traveled
every weekend after Hurricane Katrina for two months to Waveland, Mississippi, delivering supplies.
He served as co-chairman for the Bridging
Generations capital campaign to benefit the Mary Abbie Berg
Senior Center. The campaign exceeded its goal and created
an endowment. Among the boards and causes that have
benefited from his service are the Mobile Symphony board,
the Catholic Social Services board, the Senior Citizens Services board, the Atticus Finch Society, the Historic Mobile
Preservation Society, the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce,
the YMCA board, the Mobile Arts Council board,
University of Alabama Law School Foundation and the Legal
Services Corporation of Alabama.
The MP Alabama Gulf Coast Chapter, which represents more than 60 local fundraisers, fosters development of fundraising professionals and promotes high ethical standards in the profession.
The luncheon and awards presentation were sponsored by the Lillian C. McGowin Foundation and Postmark Ink.
From the Mobile Press-Register