Two of Patco’s Brands Forge Charitable Partnership With Storied Non-Profit to Fund Five Scholarships
LAS VEGAS, NEV.— In honor of the upcoming 4th of July holiday, Rancho La Gloria, the world’s #1 wine-based ready-to-drink margarita; and Dough Ball Whiskey, a premium, award-winning, delicious flavored whiskey, are partnering up to contribute $25,000 to the Folds of Honor Foundation.
Rancho La Gloria and Dough Ball Whiskey from Patco’s family of beverage brands will collectively contribute to the Folds of Honor, a 501(c) (3) founded by Lt Col Dan Rooney, to provide educational scholarships to the children and spouses of fallen or disabled military service members and first responders. Since its inception in 2007, it has awarded over 52,000 scholarships valued at about $244 million.
“We are grateful to Patco, its outstanding brands and its patriotic customers for putting academics first,” said Lt Col Dan Rooney, founder and CEO of Folds of Honor. “These funds, along with awareness of our mission, are truly life-changing for those families who need and deserve our help. Along with providing an education, it demonstrates that the sacrifice made by their loved one is not forgotten.”
Coinciding with America’s birthday, Rancho La Gloria and Dough Ball Whiskey are proud to support this vital initiative as the demand for scholarships continues to grow. Last year, Folds of Honor awarded a record 9,300 scholarships, but thousands of qualified applicants went unfunded. For the 2024-25 academic year, a record number of scholarship applications were received, with many qualified applicants projected to go unfunded.
The two beverage brand’s generous $25,000 contribution will fund five scholarships for students of fallen heroes. These scholarships can be used to support private school tuition or tutoring for grades K-12, as well as tuition for college, technical or trade schools, and post-graduate programs, including master's degrees, doctorates, or professional certifications.
“This Fourth of July, we honor the brave men and women who have defended our freedom and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice,” said Joey Parris, CMO at Patco Brands. “Our deepest gratitude extends to their children, who carry on their legacy. By partnering with Folds of Honor, we are committed to supporting the education of these young heroes, ensuring their futures are as bright as the freedom their parents fought to protect.”
To get involved, consider “joining the squadron” with a monthly donation of $13. Impressively, 91% of all donations received go directly to scholarships, and 45% of these life-changing scholarships benefit minority recipients. For more information or to donate in support of a Folds of Honor scholarship visit foldsofhonor.org
For more information about the donation from Rancho La Gloria and Dough Ball Whiskey, please follow along on social media channels @DrinkRancho and @DoughBall_Whiskey.
ABOUT RANCHO LA GLORIA
Rancho La Gloria offers an array of agave-based beverages, including premium canned, bottled, and frozen cocktails. Crafted with 100% Blue Weber Agave and top-quality ingredients, each drink embodies excellence. In 1938 at the historic Rancho La Gloria Hotel, the iconic Margarita became famous, forever altering the beverage landscape. Through years of innovation, we've introduced the world to the #1 Ready-to-Drink Margarita, Ranch Water, Infused Tequilas, and more, continually reshaping the beverage industry. Rancho La Gloria caters to every taste and occasion, with award-winning Single Estate Tequilas now included in our offerings. Visit us at rancholagloria.com and at @drinkrancho on Instagram.
ABOUT DOUGH BALL:
Dough Ball is a flavored whiskey from Patco Brands, one of the fastest-growing beverage companies in the United States. Featuring notes of buttery vanilla, chocolate and caramel, smoothed out with hints of butterscotch, Dough Ball exudes flavors of warm cookie dough goodness in a delicious, 70-proof whiskey. Birthday Cake is a new flavor profile to the whiskey category, with notes of nostalgic birthday cake and vanilla buttercream frosting. Unapologetically unique, versatile and approachable, this Cookie Dough and Birthday Cake Whiskey can be enjoyed as a shot, sipped, or mixed in a cocktail. For more info, visit doughballwhiskey.com and follow along on social at @doughball_whiskey.
ABOUT FOLDS OF HONOR
Folds of Honor is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of US military service members and first responders who have fallen or been disabled while serving our country and communities. Our educational scholarships support private school tuition or tutoring in grades K-12, tuition for college, technical or trade school and post-graduate work, including a master’s degree, doctorate, or professional program. Funds for a second bachelor’s degree or trade/technical program certification are also available. Since its inception in 2007, Folds of Honor has awarded over 52,000 scholarships totaling about $244 million in all 50 states. Among the students served, 45 percent are minorities. It is rated a four-star charity by Charity Navigator and Platinum on Candid. It was founded by Lt Col Dan Rooney, the only-ever F-16 fighter pilot (with three combat tours in Iraq) and PGA Professional. He is currently stationed at Headquarters Air Force Recruiting Service Detachment 1, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. For more information or to donate in support of a Folds of Honor scholarship, visit foldsofhonor.org
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