Irvine, CA (September 19, 2024) – Orange County United Way continued celebrating its 100 year anniversary with its “Journey to 100” Golf Tournament on Monday, September 9 at The Huntington Club in Huntington Beach, California. The event brought together golf enthusiasts and philanthropists to raise funds to support Orange County residents.
The event raised close to $100,000 to directly support Orange County United Way’s mission to ensure local students succeed, families gain financial security, those experiencing homelessness find a place to call home, and residents are connected to the resources and services they need.
“The ‘Journey to 100’ Golf Tournament was a fun way to celebrate a century of Orange County United Way and all of the great work that has been achieved together throughout the years,” said Susan B. Parks, President and CEO of Orange County United Way. “Through friendly competition on the course we connected with our partners, sponsors, and the broader Orange County community. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has joined us on this remarkable journey.”
The event commemorated 100 years of Orange County United Way and a look towards the next 100 years of supporting the local community. The day-long tournament consisted of 18 holes of golf, an awards dinner, and a silent auction. Karen Grundhofer and Jeff Petsche served as Co-Chairs of the tournament.
“On our ‘Journey to 100,’ we are reminded of the incredible impact that can be achieved when a community comes together with a shared vision of creating positive change and building brighter futures for all,” said Karen Grundhofer.
“We are truly grateful for the support, and the knowledge that every swing of the club helped drive our vision to create a better Orange County. This was an event to remember and a great way to set the course for the next century of caring. We look forward to another golf tournament in 2025,” added Jeff Petsche.
Sponsors of the Journey to 100 Golf Tournament included:
Major Sponsors
- Amy Smith & Jeff Petsche
- Circular Integrity
- Disneyland Resort
- Laurie & Scott Dubchansky
- PNC Bank
Hole Sponsors
- Aston Martin Newport Beach
- AAA
- Comcast
- Crevier BMW
- Custom Comfort Mattress
- Deloitte
- Fletcher Jones Motor Cars
- Health Cues
Golf Committee Members included Aric Ackerman, Larry Labrado, Derick Roselli, and Todd Zegers.
“None of this would have been possible without our incredible Golf Committee, sponsors and dedicated partners,” added Parks. “Their hard work, thoughtful planning and commitment brought this great event to life and we’re very grateful.”
Blythe Global Advisors was the beverage underwriter, Whittier Trust was the Putting Contest sponsor and Conic10 served as the pin hole sponsor.
Year-long corporate Journey to 100 sponsors include 84Vikings for Good, Eaton, KPMG Foundation, Niagara Cares, and Pacific Life Foundation.
The Journey to 100 celebration continues with the upcoming Rally for Change on September 25th, a special event that blends recognition and celebration of Orange County’s top companies and individuals who champion corporate social responsibility in our community. On November 2nd, the Journey to 100 Centennial Gala, a Once-In-A- Century celebration takes place with show-stopping performances by 14-piece party band Wayne Foster Entertainment, an elevated dining experience, libations, live auction, a special honoree presentation, and more.
To learn more about Orange County United Way and the Journey to 100 events, visit: https://www.unitedwayoc.org.
ABOUT ORANGE COUNTY UNITED WAY
Orange County United Way is committed to breaking barriers and improving lives for everyone who lives here. Through our key initiatives—United for Student Success℠, United for Financial Security℠, and United to End Homelessness℠—we are working to ensure local students succeed, families gain financial security, and our unhoused neighbors find a place to call home. We also offer vital support via 2-1-1 Orange County (211OC), a key service that connects thousands of our most vulnerable residents with health and human service resources. We are committed to caring for one another. That’s #TheOCWay.
This year, Orange County United Way celebrates 100 years of purpose and impact in Orange County. To learn more or discover how you can help, visit UnitedWayOC.org.
Orange County United Way is a standalone, independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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