2017-02-23

PENSACOLA, FL – Express Employment Professionals is hosting the world-renowned Express Employment Professionals Clydesdales at Cordova Mall along with the help of Cordova Rotary to raise funds for the Gulf Coast Kid’s House.

Of a rare black and white color, the Express Clydesdales stand 17-18 hands high and weigh more than 2,000 pounds each. Their shoes are the size of dinner plates and weigh more than three pounds each. They are the reigning National 8-Horse Hitch and National 6-Horse Hitch Champions. In addition to competing on a national stage, the Express Employment Professionals Clydesdales have participated in some of the country’s most recognized parades and promotional events, including Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Tournament of Roses Parade, Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Fiesta Bowl Parade, Orange Bowl Parade, Hollywood Parade, Calgary Stampede Parade, Kentucky Derby Pegasus Parade, the International Finals Rodeo and the Professional Bull Riders World Finals. The Clydesdales are most famous for escorting William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, during their recent visit to North America.

The Express Clydesdales will be on display for viewing and rides at Cordova Mall, 5100 N. 9th Ave., 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 14th. “I look forward to providing this unique opportunity to the community and taking advantage of this exciting time to benefit a great local organization,” said Charles Bockwith, Express franchise owner.

Donations of $5 or more are suggested per ride. Photos will be available online after the event for download. Clydesdale memorabilia available for purchase on-site. A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the Gulf Coast Kid’s House.

ABOUT EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONALS

The Pensacola Express Employment Professionals franchise began operation in 1997 and serves the Escambia and Santa Rosa County areas with temporary help and direct hire employees in a variety of fields, including administrative, commercial, data processing, technical, sales, marketing and more.

ABOUT CORDOVA ROTARY

The Cordova Rotary Club was chartered in April 2002. The motto of Rotary International is “Service Above Self.” Cordova Rotary members participate in volunteer and fundraising events to support local and international efforts that improve communities and provide humanitarian relief. Just some of the organizations supported by Cordova Rotary include Gulf Coast Kid’s House, Loaves and Fishes, the Rotary Foundation and Chain Reaction.

ABOUT GULF COAST KID’S HOUSE

The Gulf Coast Kid’s House is a non-profit located in Pensacola. The dedicated professionals at the Gulf Coast Kid’s House facilitate the prevention, investigation, prosecution and treatment of abused and neglected children. In 2016, the Gulf Coast Kid's House provided services to approximately 3,600 children from the local area. The Gulf Coast Kid's House receives 70% of its funding from private contributions. http://www.gulfcoastkidshouse.org/.

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Contact Express Employment Professionals - Pensacola, FL:

Charles Bockwith
(850) 494-1776
expresspensacolajobs@gmail.com
7100 Plantation Rd
Suite 4
Pensacola, FL, 32504

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