14th ANNUAL PAUL W. SMITH GOLF CLASSIC RAISES OVER $500,000 FOR DETROIT PAL
· Net proceeds from the 14th Annual Paul W. Smith Golf Classic on Aug. 7, 2017 exceed $500,000 for Detroit PAL programs
· Paul’s PALs contributions, designed for the public to participate in the event, were nearly $60,000 and included a match from Farm Bureau Insurance
· The Paul W. Smith Golf Classic, the largest fundraiser for Detroit PAL, has raised nearly $6M in net proceeds to date and supports 13,000 PAL participants annually
DETROIT, August 10, 2017 – The 14th annual Paul W. Smith Golf Classic raised just over $506,000 net for Detroit PAL, bringing the total financial contribution to nearly $6M net since 2004. Monies go directly to Detroit PAL athletic, academic and leadership programs which have expanded through the event’s support to reach 13,000 young people living in the City of Detroit.
The Paul W. Smith Golf Classic, held at the historic Detroit Golf Club, featured a day of golf, camaraderie and dining and was attended by 270 corporate and community representatives. Event proceeds were raised from sponsorships and individual contributions of nearly $60,000 to Paul’s PALs which were matched by a match from Farm Bureau Insurance.
“The goal of the tournament since the beginning is the check we write to Detroit PAL,” Paul W. Smith, said. “We are thrilled that the corporate community and the many caring individuals we have been able to bring together over the last 14 years have now raised nearly $6M in net proceeds for Detroit PAL. Thanks to these supporters, I am proud to report Detroit PAL has been able to increase its services and capacity to serve 13,000 of our city’s young people.”
The Paul W. Smith Golf Classic is considered one of the region’s most productive charity golf outings and is made possible through the support of sponsors. The Title Sponsor each year is News/Talk 760 WJR and Ford Motor Company is Tournament Sponsor. Joining them as Presenting Sponsors were Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, DTE Energy Foundation, FCA Foundation, General Motors Corporation and Toyota Motor Sales, USA.
Other sponsors are listed at www.paulwsmithgolf.com/sponsors. Individuals can still make contributions at www.paulwsmithgolf.com/pauls-pals-donations.
About The Paul W. Smith Golf Classic
The Paul W. Smith Golf Classic is the single largest annual fundraiser for Detroit PAL. Now celebrating its 14th year, the tournament has raised nearly $6 million net since 2004. Since the tournament’s inception, Paul W. Smith, legendary radio personality and talk show host from News/Talk 760 WJR, has championed the event, serving as a dedicated event chair and sponsor solicitor. Corporate and community support includes Title Sponsor, Cumulus Media’s News/Talk 760 WJR; and include Tournament Sponsor Ford Motor Company, Presenting Sponsors Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, DTE Energy Foundation, FCA Foundation, General Motors Corporation and Toyota Motor Sales, USA. For more information, and to view a complete list of sponsors, visit www.paulwsmithgolf.com.
About Detroit PAL
Detroit PAL is a nonprofit organization positively impacting the lives of over 13,000 children each year through athletics, academic and leadership development programs with roots dating back to 1969. Detroit PAL empowers the community by training volunteer coaches and creating safe places for kids to play. Each year, Detroit PAL teaches nearly 1,700 caring community members how to be encouraging and effective mentors. For more information, please visit www.detroitpal.org
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