JACKSONVILLE, Fla — The Players and Operation Shower teamed up for their longstanding tradition in celebrating and honoring military moms-to-be by hosting a baby shower.
Operation Shower usually happens in-person, but due to the pandemic, it was recreated as a drive-in event to ensure the moms had a safe and fun experience, the organizations said.
Forty moms from Northeast Florida military bases drove to TPC Sawgrass for the “A Star is Born”-themed baby shower on Sunday.
The unique drive-in experience included games, surprises and a film presentation with executive production by OptumServe, the federal health services business of Optum, Proud Partner of The Players.
Each of the moms was also showered with gifts, including Operation Shower’s signature Showers In A Box.
Additionally, the moms received gift items for mothers and babies from companies including Chicco, the Jim & Tabitha Furyk Foundation, Wubbanub, OptumServe, Optum Store and UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation.
Supporting Sponsors of the shower include the Jim & Tabitha Furyk Foundation, Chicco, OptumServe and Birdies for the Brave. Lunch for the event was provided by Firehouse Subs.