RICHMOND, VA, April 03, 2011 (Press-News.org) This summer, Window World of Richmond will be presenting the First Annual Window World St. Jude's Golf Tournament. By partnering with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Window World of Richmond has paired an enjoyable game of golf with a charitable event in hopes to raise money to greatly help the hospital cover some of its everyday expenses. This inaugural event is part of Window World's charitable foundation, Window World Cares, which has raised over $1.5 million for St. Jude Children's research Hospital since their partnership began in 2008.
The event, being held at The Crossings Golf Club in Glen Allen on Friday, June 24th, will be a great deal of fun for everyone involved and St. Jude's will greatly benefit from the fundraiser. You can register to play on your own, or you can make it a fun afternoon on the greens with a team of your friends, colleagues, and/or golfing buddies. Lunch and dinner will be provided and various door prizes are available to be won.
What: 1st Annual Window World St. Jude's Golf Tournament
When: Friday, June 24th, 2011 (Registration begins at 11:30am and tee off is at 1pm)
Where: The Crossings, 800 Virginia Center Parkway, Glen Allen, VA 23060
Cost: $90/person or $340/team (includes greens fee, cart, unlimited range balls, lunch and dinner)
When asked about hosting the St. Jude's Golf Tournament, Window World of Richmond owner Matt Conley remarked, "We've all embraced St. Jude's and really feel as though we are part of the St. Jude family now. Our ongoing efforts include contributions from our base of 20,000 customers here in the Richmond area and hundreds of thousands nationwide, along with corporate events we do throughout the year. That says a lot about our customers and our fellow Window World owners and employees, and really brings the family aspect full circle. This event is a great way to gather like-minded people together here in Richmond that truly care about children."
To register for the event, or if you are interested in a sponsorship opportunity or making a door prize or silent auction donation, please contact us at (804) 674-4490 or kimberly@windowworldrichmond.com.
About Window World Cares
Window World Cares, the charitable foundation of the nation's largest replacement window company Window World, Inc., launched the program "Opening Windows for St. Jude Kids" in 2010 with the goal of raising $1.5 million - the hospital's daily operating cost. Window World Cares reached its goal of raising $1.5 million in August 2010. To learn more about Window World Cares or to make a donation to "Opening Windows for St. Jude Kids," visit http://www.WindowWorldCares.com
About St. Jude
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. St. Jude is the first and only pediatric cancer center to be designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute. Founded by late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tenn., St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. St. Jude is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance. No child is ever denied treatment because of the family's inability to pay. St. Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fundraising organization. For more information, please visit http://www.stjude.org
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