Seems like summer’s just gotten good and rolling. The fireworks dust has barely settled from the Fourth of July, picnics and family trips are still on the calendar, and there’s still plenty of pool time ahead. But the season for fall day hikes, trade shows, and yes, school, gets closer every day. And the trusty, reliable backpack is the piece of gear that’ll carry us through one season and into the next. Here are some of our favorites here at The Dunstan Group!

Ogio Surge RSS Backpack

This best-in-class pack has an armor-protected laptop compartment with RSS technology which cradles your laptop so it never hits bottom. Includes integrated foam panels, built-in Reactive Suspension System (RSS) laptop sleeve and padded tablet/e-reader sleeve. Hybrid Unibody Backpanel (HUB) and increased shoulder strap foam make this the most comfortable pack we’ve ever owned. 

 

Mission Pack 

The Mission Pack will help you bring along all the necessary essentials for the journey ahead. With the extra large interior capacity and padded sleeve that fits most 15″ laptops, you’ll be ready when duty calls. Features includes dual-side water bottle/accessory holders, USB techport, padded laptop sleeve, RFID-lined pocket, insulated pocket, bottom straps for additional storage, and hydration sleeve.

 

Penryn Pack

The Penryn Pack™ will tote all your gear whether you’re hitting the trails, commuting to work, or heading to the airport for your next trip. With a dedicated laptop and tablet sleeve, secret stash pouches, RFID-lined pocket, and constructed from durable, water-repellent snow fabric, this pack has got you covered! Bring along your jacket, blanket, and more. A luggage pass-through handle, ergonomic back panel with memory foam, adjustable padded shoulder straps and sternum strap makes carrying this bag a walk in the park.

 

Oasis Backpack 

Get comfort go go with the Oasis Backpack’s Ergonomic Padded Shoulder Straps and Padded Airmesh Back Panel. The large main compartment features an Internal laptop compartment, plus an external zippered pocket, easy snaps and adjustable straps make for easy access to all your gear. 

Ready to get up and go? Give us a call here at The Dunstan Group and we’ll get you and your team set up with the backpack or bag that’s a perfect fit for your branding needs and your budget. 

If you’re convinced there’s no school like the “old school,” then you’d be hard pressed to kick it more old school than a kickball game. But when that kickball game goes tournament style, the players are pros, and their ringleader gets paid to toss balls for a living… well, the stakes get a whole lot higher. 

In all fairness, it’s a charity tournament, and the money on the line goes to support The Cam Newton Foundation. Yes, Panthers’ players and other local athletes and celebs are on the rosters. And yes, some are just happy to be there— and to savor the opportunity to play any sport alongside these guys. With all that, it’s no wonder the Kicking it with Cam kickball tournament is such a blast, nor is it any surprise so many brands and fans don’t hesitate to jump in with their support. 

“It’s a partnership that makes sense,” said Todd Dack, from Uncharted Creative.  His company fields a team every year, and helps the Cam Newton Foundation with marketing and design work. 

But this year, Team Uncharted wanted a little more from the arrangement. Specifically, they were gunning for the championship. Todd wanted to stack the squad with ringers, and “drafted” The Dunstan Group’s Director of Business Development, Brian Young. 

Who knew there was an underground market for kickball talent. 

“It’s a great event, and a hell of an opportunity to play ball with the pros,” added Brian. “Talk about a unique way to raise money, have fun, and get the community involved!” 

Brian wasn’t able to turn his professional kickball dreams into reality, but the tournament did give him and Team Uncharted the chance to play along with NFL pros like Julio Jones. The same Julio Jones whose now-infamous “whiff” during his first at bat went seriously viral. Well, at least he looked good doing it. The event tees were from The Dunstan Group. Clearly, we’ve got game in that department. 

https://thefalconswire.usatoday.com/2018/06/02/watch-julio-jones-completely-misses-pitch-at-charity-kickball-game/

Nearly two dozen teams played in the fourth annual tournament at American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte. Storms cut the day-long event short before the championship round, but the team from Uncharted Creative left the tournament undefeated. 

Caption: Storms rolling in, Cam rolling, too, in the annual Kicking it with Cam charity kickball tournament. Photo credit: Carolina Panthers

No matter the final score, the real winners were the kids, of course. Find out more about the Cam Newton Foundation and its work to improve young people’s lives academically, physically, and socially. Just click here: 

https://www.cam1newton.com/

 

Around here, it’s practically possible to play golf year round. With some of the best country clubs and public courses in the southeast, there are plenty of options out there. You don’t have to be on the pro circuit to find a great place to play — or to get your brand seen on the links this season. With hundreds of local charity and club tournaments on the calendar, now’s the time to hook up with The Dunstan Group and score some of our tournament faves!

Tees and Golf Balls:

Can’t play the game without these essential elements! Golf balls and tees can be easily personalized with your company, event or brand logos. A spot on choice for productions of any size, they’ll use these every time they hit the links!

http://shop.dunstangroup.biz/golf-balls.htm

Golf Towels:

Guaranteed to be used over and over again, they’ll wave your company or event colors long after the event with these branded golf towels! Available in a range of sizes and a rainbow of colors to match your budget, theme or brand.

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Shoe Bags:

Want to really step it up a few notches? Embroidered golf shoe bags are sure to be a hit. A one-of-a-kind “thank you” gift, presentation, award, or a great bachelor party golf outing gift for your groomsmen, too!

http://shop.dunstangroup.biz/golf-shoe-bags.htm

Caps and Visors:

No limits on how “pro” you can go with customized caps and visors from The Dunstan Group! From great-looking caps with event or company colors and embroidered logos, to full-on, one-of-a-kind, YOUR-label-on-the-hat-band custom, ask us how to make it happen!

http://shop.dunstangroup.biz/golf-caps-and-visors.htm

Phone Chargers:

Chargers make it easy for friends, clients and participants stay connected while they play, and STILL have enough power to post pictures from your event! Branded with your company or event logo, and available in a range of sizes and colors, too!

http://shop.dunstangroup.biz/:quicksearch.htm?quicksearchbox=chargers

Awards:

Someone’s got to come out on top! After they hoist these etched crystal models on the podium, they’re sure to earn a place of honor in the trophy case or mantle. 

http://shop.dunstangroup.biz/awards-golf.htm

Umbrellas:

Rain or shine, umbrellas come in handy. Available in personal sized, collapsible models to the pro-style size they carry on the tour, they’ll be throwing shade (in a good way!) or staying dry and showing off YOUR company colors!

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We can’t control the weather for your golf tourney, but we CAN guarantee they’ll remember your business, brand or event long afterward. It all starts with a call to The Dunstan Group for the best bet in branded merchandise and apparel!

You can drink a lot of coffee over two days, and you can do a lot of good, too. Count The Dunstan Group among the hundreds of men and women who did both this week at the Isabella Santos Foundation’s Coffee For A Cure fundraiser.

This is the 3rd year Coffee For A Cure has brought folks together to hear Isabella’s story and to learn more about the work the Isabella Santos Foundation is doing in her honor to fund cancer research. The Dunstan Group donated 600 branded tumblers for participants, and stepped up as a Gold Level sponsor for the two day event at Carmel Country Club.

“When Erin Santos reached out to me and asked if we wanted to be part of this event, I said, ‘absolutely,'” said Scott Dunstan, owner and president of The Dunstan Group. Two of Scott’s closest friends have lost children to cancer, and signing up as a Gold Sponsor of Coffee For A Cure is just one way The Dunstan Group lives its commitment to the community.

“The foundation serves a great purpose — to fight for children by fighting pediatric cancer,” added Scott.

Isabella Santos was just 2-1/2 years old when she was diagnosed with stage 4 Neuroblastoma. Her little body fought the disease with every treatment doctors could find until June of 2012, when Isabella lost her battle with this rare pediatric cancer. It’s also when Isabella’s dream of a world with “No More Cancer” took hold and the Isabella Santos Foundation was born.

“Not a day goes by where I don’t miss her,” writes Isabella’s mom, Erin, in her blog. “I look at what she has accomplished in the last 5 years since I last saw her and it makes me so proud. It makes me think that we really must have done something right.” Coffee For A Cure is just one of many creative events the IS Foundation hosts each year to raise money for families and research.

The IS Foundation announced a $5 million donation this week to Levine Children’s Hospital to fund the Isabella Santos Foundation Rare and Solid Tumor Program, which will research and treat a wide range of pediatric cancers, including Neuroblastoma. The donation is one of the largest in the hospital’s history, and will allow it to expand its clinical trials and fund a national expert for an endowed chair.

Want to be a part of the story? You still can by donating to the Isabella Santos Foundation at this link:  https://isabellasantosfoundation.org/donate-to-isf/