Rogers Charity Classic Sets New Fundraising Record
$25.4 Million Raised for Children’s Charities at 2024 tournament
CALGARY– Rogers Charity Classic announced today that the 12th annual tournament raised a record-breaking $25.4 million to support children’s charities across Alberta.
The staggering amount surpasses last year’s fundraising total by more than $6 million and brings the total raised since the tournament’s inception to $137.7 million.
“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, President and CEO, 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.”
“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, chair, 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.”