Rogers Charity Classic announces record-shattering fundraising result
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It’s another jaw-dropping total.
Both have become tradition for what’s now known as the Rogers Charity Classic, the annual PGA Tour Champions shootout at Canyon Meadows Golf & Country Club in Calgary.
Tournament officials proudly announced Thursday another historic fundraising result, revealing that the 2024 edition racked up $25.4 million that will be spread among nearly 300 youth-based charities throughout the province.
“We are proud to make a positive impact on more children and families across Alberta with this record-breaking fundraising effort in our first year as title partner,” said Tony Staffieri, the president and CEO of Rogers. “We believe in the power of sport to unite us and make our communities stronger, and it’s an honour to continue the legacy of the Shaw family.”
Thursday’s news was perhaps predictable — Rogers Charity Classic organizers have made a habit of topping their annual charity totals, and their Birdies for Kids program is considered a shining example for others to aim to replicate — but that doesn’t make it any less impressive.?It surpasses the 2023 amount by more than $6 million.
Over a 12-year-span, the tournament has now raised a grand total of $137.7 million. Because Rogers committed to a five-year extension as title sponsor as part of their acquisition of Shaw, that number will continue to grow.
“It is special for our entire team to look back on another record-setting year and realize this spectacular tournament continues to have a tremendous impact on our youth, which was the core goal in bringing the event to Calgary,” said Jim Riddell, the chair of the Rogers Charity Classic. “I firmly believe it takes an entire community to build a successful international event of this magnitude, so this accomplishment should be celebrated by everyone — including the more than 1,400 volunteers, our generous corporate partners, golf fans of this amazing city who came down to Canyon Meadows this summer, and Canadians from across the country who chipped in with a donation to a charity of their choice.
“Together, our supporters contributed to making a meaningful impact on our community, and the true champions of our event – the children in our province.”
The 2025 Rogers Charity Classic is on the schedule for Aug. 15-17. Ken Tanigawa, who sizzled this past summer to a three-round total of 17-under 193, will return as defending champion.
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