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December 9, 2024

TD SYNNEX Share the Magic awards $1.06M to four Upstate children’s charities

TD SYNNEX Share the Magic raised $1.06 million during its 14th year for children’s charities located in the Upstate.

The funds raised were distributed to four charities during a check presentation on Dec. 6. The recipients were Make-A-Wish SC, $277,906.77; Pendleton Place, $272,031.66; Clement’s Kindness, $258,792.10; and A Child’s Haven, $251,241.20.

The year-long charitable fundraising initiative raised money during multiple community events including a celebration event at Fluor Field in October. Other events held in 2024 included the TD SYNNEX Share the Magic Day at the Greenville Drive and the TD SYNNEX Share the Magic Golf Tournament.

Peter Larocque, retired North America president for TD SYNNEX, started the TD SYNNEX Share the Magic in 2011. He said it is truly inspiring to see the continued generosity of the TD SYNNEX family and the profound impact the four charities have on children and families in the Upstate.

“This initiative is a testament to what can be achieved when a community comes together for a shared purpose,” Larocque said. “The funds raised not only sustain vital programs but also provide hope, healing and life-changing experiences for those who need them most.”

Reyna Thompson recently stepped in as the new North America President for TD SYNNEX. She reaffirmed that even under new leadership, TD SYNNEX will continue to be a supporter of the Greenville community and the Share the Magic charities. 

Since its inception, TD SYNNEX Share the Magic has raised more than $30 million across its eight chapters throughout North America. Bob Stegner, outgoing Senior Vice President of North America Marketing at TD SYNNEX, said Share the Magic allows TD SYNNEX to create meaningful change by supporting organizations that directly improve the lives of children and families. 

“This initiative reflects the heart of our company and I’m proud to see how our team, partners and community come together year after year to make an incredible impact,” Stegner said. 

Honorable Mention

During the Dec. 9 event, it was announced that TD SYNNEX’s Greenville office located at 39 Pelham Ridge Drive will be renamed the Peter Larocque Center. This will be done to honor Peter Larocque, recently retired president of North America for TD SYNNEX and founder of TD SYNNEX Share the Magic. 

Children’s Charities

The four children’s charities located in Upstate South Carolina that are supported by TD SYNNEX Share the Magic include:

• A Child’s Haven: A nonprofit that provides therapy for developmentally challenged, at-risk preschoolers

• Clement’s Kindness: A nonprofit that helps Upstate families impacted by pediatric cancer and serious blood disorders

• Make-A-Wish South Carolina: A nonprofit that grants wishes for children fighting critical illnesses

• Pendleton Place: An emergency shelter for children and teens experiencing homelessness and foster care

Did You Know?

TD SYNNEX Share the Magic has distributed $15 million to the four Upstate children’s charities over the past 14 years.

 
South Carolina
October 11, 2023

TD SYNNEX Share the Magic event raised $2.6M for Upstate children’s charities

TD SYNNEX Share the Magic raised $2.6 million — and counting — during its 13th annual fundraising drive.

The charitable initiative raises funds to support local organizations serving children including A Child’s Haven, Clement’s Kindness, Make-A-Wish South Carolina and Pendleton Place. A check presentation will be held in December.

Misty Farmer, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish South Carolina, said TD SYNNEX Share the Magic is an integral partner in Make-A-Wish South Carolina’s mission.

“There is no aspect of our operation that TD SYNNEX hasn’t impacted throughout the years,” Farmer said. “To give you some perspective, last year we granted 255 wishes, and Share the Magic funded 57 of the 255 wishes.”

TD SYNNEX Share the Magic recently hosted a celebration event Oct. 7 on the Grand Lawn at Hartness, east of Greenville. Around 1,400 people from across North America attended the event, which featured a silent auction, presentation program and special music entertainment.

The initiative’s final fundraising event of the year will be a golf tournament held Oct. 28 at Green Valley Country Club.

Founded in Greenville in 2011 by TD SYNNEX President of North America, Peter Larocque, Share the Magic has raised more than $20 million to help children in need. The initiative has also established chapters in Canada, Colorado, Illinois, Arizona, San Antonio and the Bay Area of California.

Gary Palenbaum, Executive Vice President of Product Management at TD SYNNEX, said it’s very rewarding to be part of the initiative that gives back to children in need.

“When you hand out $300,000 or $400,000 to charity, that’s moving — that’s sizable. That can make a huge difference,” Palenbaum said.

For more information about TD SYNNEX Share the Magic, visit https://www.tdsynnex.com/na/sharethemagic .

 
South Carolina
October 12, 2022

12th Annual TD SYNNEX Share the Magic Celebration raises $2.8 million

TD SYNNEX hosted its annual charity event, Share the Magic, Saturday night with a record-breaking fundraising total of $2.8 million. About 1,200 TD SYNNEX employees, customers, vendors, sponsors, charity representatives, community leaders, students and families attended the show-stopping event at the Grand Lawn at Hartness.

In Greenville, TD SYNNEX Share the Magic raises funds to benefit A Child’s Haven, Clement’s Kindness, Make-A-Wish South Carolina and Pendleton Place. Saturday’s celebration featured the charities and the children they serve, followed by both silent and live auctions and a “fund-a-wish” as a last push before the grand reveal. The party concluded with dancing and entertainment by Simply Irresistible.

“We are beyond thrilled with the outcome of this year’s TD SYNNEX Share the Magic celebration,” said Peter Larocque, TD SYNNEX President, North America and Founder of TD SYNNEX Share the Magic. “Saturday night’s event was the culmination of a year-long effort by our dedicated planning committee, vendors, partners and sponsors, who are so passionate about the charities and what they do for the children and families in our community. We couldn’t be happier and look forward to getting started on Share the Magic 2023.”

Share the Magic’s $2.8 million raised in Greenville is a portion of the $3.65 million raised in North America in 2022 as TD SYNNEX has expanded Share the Magic to six other markets.

“We are incredibly grateful for the funds we receive from TD SYNNEX Share the Magic,” said Tanya Camunas, CEO of A Child’s Haven. “Share the Magic provides our largest annual gift, and year after year we are astounded at the generosity of those who make it happen. These funds allow us to provide childcare-expelled children and their families with behavioral health and therapeutic childcare services for a year at no cost to families, breaking the cycles of poverty, abuse and neglect by treating the whole family. Share the Magic allows A Child’s Haven to deepen our impact and serve even more children in need, and we are truly blessed to be a beneficiary of this amazing initiative.”

Following an “Around the World” theme, the Share the Magic planning team transformed the outdoor space into a small village with cottages offering food and beverages from different countries — a nod to the company’s recent merger, which took TD SYNNEX Share the Magic worldwide.

TD SYNNEX Share the Magic is a fundraising initiative created by TD SYNNEX to support charities that focus on the needs of children, wellness and the digital divide. Since its founding in Greenville in 2011, Share the Magic chapters have been established in Arizona, Canada, California, Colorado, Illinois and Texas. TD SYNNEX Share the Magic has raised more than $20 million across all markets with each hosting its own series of events ranging from galas, celebrations and golf tournaments to silent auctions and fun walks.

South Carolina
September 20, 2022

J.L. Mann High School raises a record $319,303 during Spirit Week to benefit TD SYNNEX Share the Magic

J.L. Mann High School students raised $319,303 during their Spirit Week to donate to TD SYNNEX Share the Magic. Between Sept. 9-16, student leaders engaged the student body with a series of school-hosted events and competitions, as well as community activities throughout the Upstate. These activities included profit shares with local restaurants, a silent auction and other events, all of which contributed to their fundraising total.

Every year, the J.L. Mann Patriots face off against the Greenville High Red Raiders in this charitable fundraising competition ahead of the rivalry football game. Each school unveiled its fundraising totals at halftime during Friday’s game. Together, the two schools raised $627,382.

“It’s incredible that high school students are able to raise such a tremendous amount of money for charities during one week,” said Peter Larocque, TD SYNNEX President, North America and Founder of TD SYNNEX Share the Magic. “Their hard work and passion for giving back to their community are simply inspiring, and we are honored and thankful to have been selected to be the beneficiary of their efforts.” 

TD SYNNEX Share the Magic is a fundraising initiative created by TD SYNNEX to support charities that focus on the needs of children, wellness and the digital divide. Since its founding in Greenville in 2011, Share the Magic chapters have been established in Arizona, Canada, California, Colorado, Illinois and Texas. TD SYNNEX Share the Magic has raised more than $17 million across all markets with each hosting its own series of events ranging from galas, celebrations and golf tournaments to silent auctions and fun walks.

In the Upstate, TD SYNNEX Share the Magic benefits four local charities: A Child’s Haven, Clement’s Kindness, Make-A-Wish® South Carolina and Pendleton Place. The Spirit Week funds will be split equally between each organization. This year, Greenville’s TD SYNNEX Share the Magic 12th Annual Celebration took place on Saturday, Oct. 8 at Hartness.

“On behalf of the student council, we are incredibly excited that we, as high school students, held the privilege of leading such an amazing week for such a precious cause,” said Tatiana James, student body president of J.L. Mann High School. “My top goal this year was inclusivity, and our student council did a super job getting everyone excited and involved. Being able to experience firsthand the work of each TD SYNNEX Share the Magic charity and building a personal connection with them drove us to the finish line, and they were wonderful partners in helping us execute events to their highest potential. Thanks to this teamwork, we were able to make history and break records that we could have never imagined!”

South Carolina
February 12, 2018

Seventh Annual TD SYNNEX Share the Magic Raises Record-breaking $1.8 Million for Upstate Children’s Charities

Founder, Peter Larocque, Honored with the Order of the Palmetto by Governor Henry D. McMaster

GREENVILLE, S.C. (December 14, 2017) – TD SYNNEX Share the Magic, a charitable fundraising initiative created in 2011 by Peter Larocque, President, North American Technology Solutions for TD SYNNEX Corporation, (NYSE: SNX), announced today that more than $1.8 million was raised in 2017 for four Upstate children’s charities. This marks the most significant fundraising total in the initiative’s seven-year history. Beneficiaries of TD SYNNEX Share the Magic include: A Child’s Haven, Clement’s Kindness, Make-A-Wish South Carolina and Pendleton Place.

Additionally, South Carolina Governor Henry D. McMaster presented the Order of the Palmetto to Peter Larocque. Under his leadership, TD SYNNEX Share the Magic has raised more than $8.5 million over the past seven years for Upstate children facing incredible challenges. The Order of the Palmetto is the state’s highest civilian honor awarded to citizens of South Carolina for extraordinary lifetime service and achievements of national or statewide significance.

“After seven years, TD SYNNEX Corporation is prouder than ever of how our associates and business partners, along with local organizations and individuals, have united in the spirit of charitable giving to make significant changes in young lives within our community through these four highly deserving charities,” said Larocque. “While I am honored to receive this prestigious recognition, this effort would not be possible without their time and energy. It takes an extremely dedicated, hard-working team to raise this amount of money year after year.”

Community events in 2017 included the TD SYNNEX Share the Magic Day at the Greenville Drive, TD SYNNEX Annual Charity Golf Tournament, Comedy for Cause at The Greenville Comedy Zone, a jewelry showcase at Hale’s Jewelers and a book signing by esteemed architect Keith Summerour. Additionally, TD SYNNEX Share the Magic was the beneficiary of several premier fundraising events in Greenville, including the Greenville High School Spirit Week, Bill Haas Charity Classic and the BMW Charity Pro-Am.

With the help of TD SYNNEX Share the Magic in 2017:

  • A Child’s Haven decreased its dependency on diminishing government funds allowing them to serve more young children suffering from trauma or developmental delays. Additionally, it allowed their parents to receive necessary therapeutic interventions. A Child’s Haven provides therapeutic intervention and prevention services for developmentally delayed, abused and neglected children ages 12 weeks to 5 years in Greenville County. The organization is dedicated to transforming the lives of these young children and providing support and education for their families. They provide hope to families in challenging situations and give them the tools they need to look beyond their current circumstances to a brighter future.
  • Clement’s Kindness provided Upstate hospitals with critical facility upgrades that directly serve thousands of children impacted by pediatric cancer and blood disorders in addition to providing over $935,000 in direct financial assistance and programs to the families. Clement’s Kindness Fund for the Children helps address the medical, psychological, social, emotional and financial needs of Upstate families impacted by pediatric cancer and serious blood disorders. The fund also provides financial support to the BI-LO Charities Children’s Cancer Center and the Bon Secours St. Francis Cancer Center AYA Program which directly impacts the patients and their families.
  • Make-A-Wish South Carolina granted 184 wishes last year, averaging a wish every forty-eight hours. Make-A-Wish believes hope is medicine, and their mission is to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Wishes provide wish kids with hope, renewed energy and strength – aiding them in facing their conditions and in healing. The transformational experience of a wish also unites communities and brings families closer together. As one of 62 Make-A-Wish chapters across the U.S., the South Carolina chapter has been granting wishes for local kids with life-threatening medical conditions since 1984. The chapter has never turned away a qualified child.
  • Pendleton Place provided residential and family-based services to 1,285 abused, neglected, and at-risk children in the Upstate community. In addition, hundreds of families benefited from the work accomplished through three key programs: the Assessment Center, Connections Count and Smith House. Pendleton Place offers programs that protect, equip, and heal vulnerable children, young adults, and families. Pendleton Place strengthens children while rebuilding families because it is their goal for each child to have a stable home environment and a bright future.

TD SYNNEX Share the Magic is a year-long initiative comprised of multiple community events, which culminated with a gala in October featuring high-dollar silent and live auctions, as well as one of the most popular party bands in the country.

About TD SYNNEX Share the Magic
TD SYNNEX Share the Magic, a fundraising initiative created by TD SYNNEX Corporation, provides much needed funding for South Carolina children and their families facing incredible challenges such as: life threatening illness, abuse and neglect.