Partners

Whether it's building the Palmetto Trail, preserving an American Revolutionary War Battlefield, or publishing a new book, we couldn't do it without PARTNERS. A huge Thank You to the many companies that have helped sponsor our projects. Recent sponsors include:

Time Warner Cable has wholeheartedly embraced the Palmetto Trail and is promoting it through:
Advertising our selling "shares" of the Palmetto Trail through an article in their monthly newsletter "Connector" that was mailed to 433,000 households.

Executive Director Ken Driggers was featured on Time Warner's 30 minute program Palmetto Partners and is scheduled to shoot another segment in May. Creation of a public service announcement about the Palmetto Trail that continues to run throughout most of the state. Watch it here.

As a leader in the Healthy South Carolina movement, BCBS has committed $100,000 to begin an endowment fund for the Palmetto Trail. The endowment fund will be used to pay for maintenance and enhancements on existing passages. Currently there are 275 miles open and awaiting exploration.

To help fight the growing obesity problem in America, Palmetto Health is sponsoring our Jr. Trailblazers program with a grant of $50,000. This spring, 5th graders at Brennan and Hopkins Elementary Schools will be taught a 4 week curriculum by PCF staffer Kari Fox that culminates in a hike on the Palmetto Trail. We hope to develop and encourage a life long interest in hiking and the out-of-doors.

Advance America is the sponsor of our newest trail bridge, a 65 ft. fiberglass truss bridge over Fairforest Creek in the Croft Passage of the Palmetto Trail. Recognizing the historic significance of Croft and its scenic beauty, Advance America is proud to be a part of its protection and to offer unique opportunities for outdoor recreation to the public.