Unity Construction Services holds first Driving for Dee Dee golf outing

Unity Construction Services and the Hertling family hosted the inaugural Driving for Dee Dee golf outing on Sept. 29 at Neshanic Valley Golf Course in Neshanic Station, New Jersey. The event honored Danielle “Dee Dee” Hertling and raised support for the LUNGevity Foundation’s lung cancer research and patient support work.

Why it matters: - The outing turned a personal loss into a fundraiser for lung cancer research, education, advocacy and patient support. - The event also strengthened ties between Unity Construction Services and its clients, subcontractors, vendors and community partners. - The Hertling family said they plan to make Driving for Dee Dee an annual tradition.

What happened: - Unity Construction Services hosted the first annual Driving for Dee Dee: Unity Golf Outing on Sept. 29, 2026, at Neshanic Valley Golf Course in Neshanic Station, New Jersey. - The event honored Danielle “Dee Dee” Hertling and supported the LUNGevity Foundation. - Clients, subcontractors, vendors, colleagues, friends and family joined the outing. - The Hertling family and Unity Construction Services organized the event together.

The details: - The outing was created to celebrate Dee Dee’s life and help others facing lung cancer. - Tributes to Dee Dee were placed throughout the course during the day. - The event included golf, remembrance and charitable giving. - LUNGevity Foundation focuses on improving outcomes for people affected by lung cancer through research, education, advocacy and support for patients and their families. - Sponsorship support came from FSG New Jersey and Hilb Group as platinum sponsors. - Gold sponsors included 3R Painting, Harbor Lights and Hywel Plumbing. - Unity Construction Services also recognized silver sponsors, bronze sponsors, the dinner and awards sponsor, beer shed sponsor, lunch sponsor, beverage cart sponsor, contest sponsor, hole sponsors, welcome bag sponsors, in-memory sponsors and additional donors. - Neshanic Valley Golf Course, Unity Construction Services staff, volunteers and golfers also received special recognition.

Between the lines: - The event shows how construction-industry relationships can extend beyond business into community fundraising. - The broad sponsor list suggests strong local support for the Hertling family and the cause. - The company framed the outing as both a memorial and a way to channel grief into action.

What's next: - Unity Construction Services and the Hertling family expect to continue Driving for Dee Dee as an annual event. - Future outings will continue to honor Dee Dee’s memory while supporting LUNGevity Foundation’s work. - More information is available from Unity Construction Services and the LUNGevity Foundation.