Fun, Sun & Sand Between Your Toes!

Apr 08, 2011 - Coppell, Texas

St. Marin Apartments and the Coppell Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a Beach Volleyball Tournament benefiting Taylor’s Gift Foundation at Yucatan Beach Club on Friday, April 8, 2011. It will be a fun event for all levels of play. Free food and soft drinks will be provided.

"We're thrilled to team up with St. Marin and Coppell Chamber for this their volleyball tournament. It's important for all of us to work together to bring attention to the need for organ donation and we're grateful to both organizations for their dedication and continued commitment,” said Linda Medina, Events Director for Taylor’s Gift Foundation.

A suggested $25 donation per person includes participation in the games and player goodie bag. A $10 donation is suggested for non-players. Players MUST be age 21 and up. Door prize and 50/50 raffle tickets will be sold and prizes awarded at the tournament. Taylor’s Gift merchandise will also be available for purchase.

 “This is a cause that touched our hearts, and we are excited to be a sponsor of this unique fundraiser,” said Jessie Haile, St Marin Apartments Property Manager. “St Marin Apartment Homes is dedicated to helping bring awareness to organ donation.  We are not only involved with the lives of our residents, but with the lives of all Coppell residents.”

“The Storch family is an inspiration to the entire Coppell community, and we are honored to support Taylor’s Gift by being a part of this event. We hope everyone will join us to raise awareness and funds for an amazing cause,” said Lori Young, Coppell Chamber of Commerce Director of Public Relations.

April is National Donate Life Month, so bring your sunscreen and have fun as you help raise money for a very worthy cause! Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams of each division.

There will be three divisions open for play. Click here for additional tournament information.

  • Recreational - Open Gender 6x6 - Recreational teams can be made up of any combination of guys and/or girls. No coed requirements. Recreational players should be defined as players that do not have any competitive experience including leagues other than a C or possibly B level. These players are just in it for the fun!
  • Intermediate - Semi-Coed 6x6 - Intermediate teams will be made up of at least 2 girls, but no coed rule. Only two guys in the front row at any time. These players are also in it for the fun, but do play at a moderate league level. They can bump, set and sometimes spike the ball, control a serve, and are considered in the B/BB league skill levels.
  • Advanced - Coed 6x6 - Advanced teams will follow the same rules as the Intermediate but will also be governed by the Coed Rule. (If the ball is hit more than once, one of the hits must be by a girl.) Advanced players/teams usually have a history with Volleyball, play tournaments often, can spike with ball with accuracy and power, and often run plays. These teams will be in it for the WIN!

Register online, email events@taylorsgift.org for an application or stop by the St Marin Apartment Leasing office at 1717 E. Belt Line Rd., Coppell.

About Taylor’s Gift Foundation - Taylor Storch died after a tragic skiing accident in March 2010. Following the accident, her parents decided to donate Taylor’s organs, in turn saving 5 lives. Todd Storch, Taylor’s dad, says “Taylor was always a giver and in that horrible moment when they came in and asked us, I turned to my wife and we both said yes. Taylor would have wanted it this way.”
The Storch family launched Taylor’s Gift, a foundation dedicated to increasing organ donation awareness to regift life, renew health and restore families. Taylor’s story has touched hearts all over the country and the world especially after national television audiences witnessed an emotional moment when Taylor’s mom Tara was able to hear Taylor’s heart beating inside the woman whose life she saved. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, over 100,000 Americans are currently awaiting a transplant. For more information about becoming an organ donor, visit www.taylorsgift.org.

About St Marin Apartments - St Marin is a luxury Apartment Community offering one, two, and three bedroom garden apartments, three bedroom townhomes and Presidential Units. Surrounded by open fields and having easy access to George Bush, I-35 and I-635 you are within minutes of Coppell’s shopping, dining, and entertainment. A superb location combined with unparalleled amenities such as a resort style pool, lap pool, 2 bark parks, 2 fitness centers and much more.  St. Marin is a haven you would love to call home. For more information, visit www.stmarinapts.com.

About Coppell Chamber of Commerce - The Coppell Chamber of Commerce is a member-driven organization of individuals and businesses who come together to advance the commercial, financial, industrial and community interests of Coppell, TX. The Coppell Chamber is honored to serve as the voice of the business community in Coppell. Joining the Coppell Chamber is a smart investment and a smart business decision. Membership in the Coppell Chamber grants you access to the best networking, advertising and leadership development tools in Coppell. For more information, visit www.coppellchamber.org.