Event News
Chili's MACC Fund Open features $1 Million Hole-In-One-Shootout!
The MACC Fund is proud to be partnering once again with ERJ Dining, a franchisee of Chili's restaurants, in the fight against childhood cancer and related blood disorders. Junior Bridgeman is the owner of ERJ Dining and is also a member of the MACC Fund's Honorary Athletic Board. He played for the Bucks in the game when the MACC Fund was formed during halftime on December 10, 1976, Jon McGlocklin's retirement night. The Chili's MACC Open celebrates the MACC Fund's 34th year of a "Gift of Hope Through Golf." The MACC Fund Open was the first major public event for the benefit of the MACC Fund in 1977.
The $1 Million Hole-In-One Shootout is sure to add excitment to the Chili's MACC Open!
Chili’s and the MACC Fund, in conjunction with The PGA of America, are very excited to offer the Chili’s MACC Open golfers a very special event immediately following their round created especially for the Chili’s MACC Open. Golfers will gather around the 18th green to cheer on the reigning PGA Championship winner, Y.E. Yang, as he competes in a $1 Million Hole-In-One Shootout to benefit the MACC Fund! He will be teeing off from the 18th fairway, 185 yards from the pin, in hopes of sinking one of ten shots for the $1 million ultimate donation.
After the $1 Million Hole-In-One Shootout, Y.E. Yang, in addition to PGA of America leadership, will field questions from the Chili’s MACC Open golfers who hope to be able to say “Thanks a Million, Y.E.!The iconic Wanamaker Trophy will be on display as well!
Chili’s and the MACC Fund are grateful to Y.E. Yang for helping to make this exclusive Chili’s MACC Open opportunity sponsored by The PGA of America possible. It is not too early to make plans to enjoy the 92nd PGA Championship at Kohler’s Whistling Straits on August 9-15. Please visit www.pga2010.com for ticket information.
The MACC Fund has contributed $36 million to pediatric cancer and blood disorder research since its inception in 1976 thanks to many donors like those who have played in the Open, a cornerstone of support. Overall cure rates for childhood cancer have risen from 20% to 80% during this time. We hope that you will be able to join us for the Chili's MACC Open as we "tee off against childhood cancer and blood disorders!"
Contact Information
John Cary
Executive Director
Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer, Inc.
10000 Innovation Dr. #135
Milwaukee, WI 53226
Toll Free: 1-800-248-8735
Phone: 414-456-5830
Fax: 414-456-6170
Email: info@maccfund.org
