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NAFCT to Donate Membership Proceeds to Denise Brewer’s Brain Surgery Recovery

Jul 2, 2024
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The National Association of Floor Covering Technicians announced it will donate new installer and contractor membership proceeds to the recovery of Denise Brewer, owner of D&D Flooring Installation Services.

Proceeds from the first two weeks of July will go toward Brewer, who is currently recovering from brain surgery after she was diagnosed with a basilar stem aneurysm.

NAFCT Founder Sonny Callaham also agreed to match membership proceeds up to $1,000 for Brewer’s recovery.

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