<p>Even as financial markets continue their choke hold on area construction, St. Louis construction industry companies are stepping up to help those in need.</p>
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<p>Pace Construction held a golf tournament for their clients and raised over $12,800 in honor of friends who have experienced cancer.&nbsp; The company matched all contributions dollar for dollar, and Pace Construction Customer Relations Coordinator Jessica Swick presented a check to Yvette Hartsfield, CEO of Gilda's Club.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Named after the late Gilda Radner, St. Louis Gilda's Club is a f<strong></strong>ree support community for men, women and children whose lives have been touched by cancer, and their families and friends.</p>
<p>Lawrence Group held an American Red Cross blood drive in its headquarters in the Security Building downtown on Feb. 4,&nbsp; and invited all its neighbors in the Fourth Street/Broadway neighborhood to participate. Donna J. Gamache, director of communications said that Lawrence Group employees and those of neighboring businesses had responded warmly despite the frigid weather.&nbsp;</p>
<p>If your company, or one you know of is going above and beyond in tough times, send an email to <a href="mailto:tom@stlouiscnr.com">CNR Publisher Tom Finan</a>.</p>