Spirit Charitable Foundation hosts seventh
annual Spirit Open with more than 200 participants
Event photos are available for download
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DANIA
BEACH, Fla., Nov. 6, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- The Spirit Charitable Foundation's seventh annual
Spirit Open was in full swing earlier this week, raising more than
$1.2 million for nonprofit
organizations throughout Spirit Airlines' (NYSE: SAVE) network. The
Foundation hosted the annual charity event with more than 200
participants whose generosity helps advance its mission and the
meaningful work of its nonprofit partners.
The 2024 event was presented by NextGen Aero, with Airbus, Bank
of America, Perimeter Global Logistics, Pratt &
Whitney and Tombras as Partner Sponsors. Participants
teed off for the signature philanthropic golf tournament at the
Deer Creek Golf Club in Deerfield Beach,
Florida, followed by an evening of networking at the Fairway
Festivities reception. Spirit Team Members, business partners and
community leaders gathered to enjoy music, food and drinks, a
silent auction and the recognition awards presentation.
"We're deeply grateful to all of our donors, vendors and
participants for their generous support of our seventh annual
Spirit Open to further our mission of inspiring positive change in
the communities where we live and work," said Linde Grindle, President of the Spirit
Charitable Foundation and Senior Vice President & Chief Human
Resources Officer for Spirit Airlines. "The Foundation believes
that change starts by giving back, and this year's fundraising
achievements will help us partner with more nonprofit organizations
and expand our impact across Spirit's network."
The Foundation invests 100 percent of funds raised in
organizations that have a meaningful impact on the lives of
Children and Families, Service Members and the Environment across
the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. The following nonprofit
organizations are confirmed to receive support from the Spirit
Charitable Foundation in 2024:
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Organization:
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City:
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All Nations Community
Outreach
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Atlanta
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Beyond4Kids
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Orlando
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Big Brothers Big
Sisters of
Broward County
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Fort
Lauderdale
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BRCAStrong
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Fort
Lauderdale
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Bridging the
Gap
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Kansas City
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Broward Children's
Center
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Fort
Lauderdale
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Crockett
Foundation
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Fort
Lauderdale
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Dania Beach Patch
Garden
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Fort
Lauderdale
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First Tee
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Fort
Lauderdale
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Honor Flight South
Florida
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Fort
Lauderdale
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Houston Food
Bank
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Houston
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Humane Society of
Broward County
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Fort
Lauderdale
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I Have A Dream
Foundation
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New York
City
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Jorge Pastore
Foundation
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Austin
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La Fundación Doctor
Chocolate
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Armenia
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Mad Arts Children's
Program
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Fort
Lauderdale
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Mad Arts Veterans
Program
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Fort
Lauderdale
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Mano Amiga
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Bogotá
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National Kappa
League
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Philadelphia
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National Women's
Shelter
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Miami
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NSU Art
Museum
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Fort
Lauderdale
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Ocean Blue
Project
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Richmond
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Pediatric Orthopedic
Project
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Santiago
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Project HOPE
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Santo
Domingo
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Rebuilding
Warriors
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Houston
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The Breds
Foundation
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Kingston
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TreePeople
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Los Angeles
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World Bicycle
Relief
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Medellín
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About Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is
a leading low-fare carrier committed to delivering the best value
in the sky by offering an enhanced travel experience with flexible,
affordable options. Spirit serves destinations throughout
the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean with its Fit Fleet®, one of the
youngest and most fuel-efficient fleets in the U.S. Spirit is
committed to inspiring positive change in the communities it serves
through the Spirit Charitable Foundation. Discover elevated travel
options with exceptional value at spirit.com.
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