Area agriculture producers, processors and industry businesses set a new record with their generosity by donating $101,680 to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Inland Northwest at the 6th Annual Ag World Golf Classic held on Wednesday, June 12th at Canyon Lakes Golf Course in Kennewick, Washington.
Ag World Support Systems was again joined by co-hosts Simplot, Lamb Weston, McCain Foods, and Potato Growers of Washington. Through the generosity of these event hosts, 136 Sponsors/Donors and 144 golfers this year’s event was a huge success! Ag World Golf Classic presented this $101,680 check to the Ronald McDonald House Charities Inland Northwest last month after finalizing all donations. The Ag World Golf Classic is now the largest independent fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald Charities in the Inland Northwest! The Ag World Golf Classic has donated $425,647 over the past six years to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Inland Northwest. The tournament is part of Ag World Support System’s campaign to make a difference in the community by supporting the Ronald McDonald House's mission to strengthen local families and promote children’s health. The Ronald McDonald House Charities Inland Northwest provides temporary lodging, comfort and support for families with children receiving medical services in Spokane, Washington and supports related efforts to improve children’s health in the region. This year, Ronald McDonald House Charities Inland Northwest is building a new facility just across the street from its current location to serve even more families. Mike Forness, Executive Director of the Ronald McDonald House Inland Northwest in Spokane, Washington said, “We are able to support so many families because of the help of generous donors from the Ag World Golf Classic! On behalf of the families and children that stay at the Ronald McDonald House we say ‘Thank you Ag World’! We see your family values, work values and church values as major reasons this fundraiser is so successful.” The excitement of the tournament’s success still lingers in the minds of those who worked tirelessly to see this event happen. Warren Henninger, Founder/Chairman of Ag World Support Systems, and Founder of the Ag World Golf Classic said, “Thanks to everyone for another fantastic tournament and fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House. We are deeply appreciative to the Sponsors, Donors, and Golfers! To God Be The Glory! Join us for the 7th Annual Ag World Golf Classic - Two Locations in 2020! Tuesday, June 2 - Canyon Lakes Golf Course, in Kennewick, WA NEW - Thursday, June 4 - The Links at Moses Pointe, in Moses Lake, WA Mark your calendars for these great events! Registration opens January 2020 at agworldgolf.com.
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