Connor Shaw Hosts Golf Tournament for Police AED Funding
Former South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw is hosting the HRTHUDL Cup golf tournament in West Columbia, SC, to raise funds for equipping Columbia police patrol vehicles with AEDs, aiming to save lives during critical medical emergencies.
Columbia, SC, October 2, 2026 — Former University of South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw is organizing the HRTHUDL Cup golf tournament, an event designed to raise crucial funds for equipping Columbia police patrol vehicles with Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). The tournament is taking place in West Columbia, South Carolina.
The initiative aims to enhance the emergency response capabilities of local law enforcement by providing officers with life-saving medical equipment. AEDs are portable devices that can be used to treat sudden cardiac arrest by delivering an electrical shock to the heart to restore a normal rhythm.
By equipping patrol vehicles, the program intends to enable police officers to provide immediate medical assistance during critical emergencies before paramedics arrive. The goal is to improve survival rates for individuals experiencing cardiac events in the community.
The HRTHUDL Cup is the vehicle through which these funds are being generated. The specific amount of funds being sought or already raised was not detailed in the provided information. Details regarding the contractor responsible for equipping the vehicles or the timeline for deployment were also not provided.
Shaw, a former star player for the Gamecocks, has taken a lead role in organizing this charitable effort. The event underscores a community-driven approach to enhancing public safety and medical emergency preparedness within Columbia.
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