Shaw Charity Classic Presented by Rogers Raises Over $100 Million for Children’s Charities
12 Dezember 2023 - 5:00PM
The Shaw Charity Classic presented by Rogers announced today that
the 11th annual tournament has reached a key milestone, raising
over $100 million since its inception for children’s charities
across Alberta. Rogers Communications also announced a new
five-year deal as title sponsor for the tournament.
“We believe in the power of sport to connect us, to unite us,
and to make our communities stronger,” said Tony Staffieri,
President and CEO, Rogers. “We are immensely proud to honour the
legacy of the Shaw family and to announce a new five-year deal to
help support children’s charities across Alberta. We are deeply
committed to the province, and this is just one more way we are
investing in Alberta as we come together with Shaw.”
“Since the beginning, we have stayed true to our vision for
bringing this professional golf tournament to Calgary to benefit
charities, children, and families in Alberta. We are grateful for
the generous support of Canadians across the country who have all
chipped in to help us make another significant donation,” said Jim
Riddell, Chair, philanthropic Patron Group. “I know we will
continue to have a tremendous impact on the lives of thousands of
Alberta youth while expanding on this unparalleled legacy with the
support of Rogers Communications over the next five years.”
Rogers teed off the tournament’s 2023 fundraising efforts with a
$1 million donation to support Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by
AltaLink, helping to raise $18.7 million for 272 charities and
bringing the total raised since the tournament’s inception to
$112.3 million. The charitable giving arm of the event, created in
2015, supports thousands of youth across the province annually in
areas that include counselling, sports, and family support.
“As a company that serves Albertans, it means a lot to us to be
able to support thousands of kids across our province. We are also
proud to be a part of a community that continues to see record
setting donations that supports hundreds of children’s charities
across Alberta,” said Gary Hart, President and CEO, AltaLink.
As part of its five-year title sponsorship, Rogers will provide
customers with more free access to the tournament as well as unique
experiences, including behind the scenes moments with players. The
company will also partner with Rogers-owned Calgary media outlets
to further drive awareness and amplification of the event.
“Giving back is at the core of the PGA TOUR, and no tournament
on PGA TOUR Champions better embodies that ethos than the Shaw
Charity Classic presented by Rogers,” said Miller Brady, President
of PGA TOUR Champions. “Being able to support the Calgary community
and children across Alberta creates a lasting legacy for this event
that extends far beyond the golf course. We are so grateful to
Rogers for their continued support of this event and their
dedication to making a difference. With this new extension, we look
forward to building upon the tremendous foundation already in place
at this tournament.”
“This is an amazing milestone for the Shaw Charity Classic
presented by Rogers and on behalf of Alberta’s government, I would
like to congratulate all organizations involved on their hard work
raising this money for Alberta’s youth,” said Tanya Fir, Minister
of Arts, Culture and Status of Women. “This philanthropic
achievement will create a massive ripple effect within the province
that will help ensure we secure a brighter future for all of
Alberta’s children.”
“The Shaw Charity Classic presented by Rogers not only elevates
Calgary's profile around the world, it also raises important funds
for so many deserving community organizations in our province,”
said Jyoti Gondek, Mayor, City of Calgary. “Through this
tournament, hundreds of organizations that provide opportunities in
the realms of education, arts, culture, sport, and mental and
physical wellbeing are able to better serve Albertans. Their spirit
of compassion and giving set a standard to which we can all
aspire.”
To learn more about Shaw Charity Classic presented by Rogers,
please visit https://shawcharityclassic.com/
About Rogers Communications Inc.
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provides connectivity and entertainment to Canadian consumers and
businesses across the country. Rogers shares are publicly traded on
the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B) and on the New
York Stock Exchange (NYSE: RCI). For more information, please
visit: rogers.com or investors.rogers.com.
About the Shaw Charity Classic presented by
Rogers
The Shaw Charity Classic presented by Rogers will host some of
the greatest names in the game of golf in Calgary at the Canyon
Meadows Golf and Country Club, August 14-18, 2024. The field, which
will consist of 78 stars on the PGA TOUR Champions, will compete
for US $2.4 million in a three-round, 54-hole stroke-play
tournament. The winner will receive US $360,000. The annual PGA
TOUR Champions stop in Canada showcases Calgary to the world
through its broadcast on the Golf Channel. Led by a philanthropic
Patron Group including Tournament Chairman – Jim Riddell, Allan
Markin, Keith MacPhail, Guy Turcotte, Gary Peddle, Mike Culbert,
Brad Shaw and PGA Tour Professional – Stephen Ames, along with
title sponsor, Rogers Communications, the Shaw Charity Classic won
the prestigious President’s Award as the top event on the PGA TOUR
Champions in 2017, 2015 and 2014. The Tournament has raised more
than $112 million in 11 years that has been distributed amongst
more than 270 youth-based charities in Alberta. For more
information on the event, please visit www.shawcharityclassic.com.
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For more information:
Rogers Communications, media@rci.rogers.com, 1-844-226-1338
Shaw Charity Classic presented by Rogers,
chris@shawcharityclassic.com, 403-620-8731
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