Taylor Cothran, a USC student who passed away last fall, will be remembered this weekend by friends and family through a golf tournament held in his honor.
Cothran, who was a first-year student, died last October a week after falling from his fifth-story window in Capstone House.
Cothran was a member of the Alpha pledge class of the Theta Delta Chi Fraternity on campus, which will be working with an organization founded in his name, Taylor's Helping Hands, to put on the tournament Saturday.
Tom and Teresa Cothran established the charitable organization aimed at helping other families during times of crisis.
Teresa Cothran said her son's fraternity brothers were very supportive of him while he was in the hospital.
"When Taylor was in the hospital these guys [Theta Delta Chi] were there every day," Teresa said, "They are typical college kids, however, they seek to make a positive difference and conduct themselves accordingly."
The event will be held at Hidden Valley Golf Course, located at 147 Excaliber Ct. in Gaston, with shotgun style tee-offs starting at noon.
Participation in the tournament costs $160 per team or $40 per team member. The cost of participation includes a round of golf, range balls, lunch and various raffle items.
Those wishing to attend the event but not to participate may do so for a $15 entrance fee or $20 to include lunch.
A raffle will also be held following the tournament with various prizes including gift certificates and coupons. All proceeds from the event will be donated to Taylor's Helping Hands.
Those interested may contact either Chris Poore at (704) 408-3194 or Matt Conley at (864) 320-3347 with any questions or concerns.
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