Healthcare Heroes

Thank you to all our players and sponsors for making this event so special for the Jones Family

2021 Healthcare Hero Gerald Jones.

This year’s Hero is Gerald Jones, a veteran first responder with the Volusia County Emergency Medical Services team, died after battling COVID-19. Jones, 51, served in Desert Storm and was a member of the county's EMS team since 1999. Jerry made a difference in so many lives during his 21 years of service in Volusia County, he held a presence that brought smiles to his coworkers and comfort to his patients. Jones was the brother of Shyla Pennington, who died the day before also of COVID-19. Pennington was a teacher's assistant in the Volusia County School District for nearly two decades and most recently at Sugar Mill Elementary in Port Orange.