Marathon LPGA Classic Donates Record $815,810 to Area Charities The Marathon LPGA Classic Presented by Dana distributed a record $815,810 to 29 area children’s charities as a result of this year’s tournament. The tournament has now raised close to $13 million for 200 northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan children’s charities since its inception in 1984. “We are very pleased to announce that the Marathon LPGA Classic Presented by Dana will contribute more than $800,000 to support charities this year,” said John Rice, Manager of Brand Marketing & Commerce at Marathon Petroleum. “Tournament staff did a great job planning the event around ongoing COVID-19 concerns and in the shadow of the largest event in ladies professional golf, The Solheim Cup, played right here in Toledo within weeks of The Classic. The continued success of this event in setting yet another record for charitable support is a clear testament to the commitment of local sponsors, volunteers, and fans of the Marathon LPGA Classic.” “Today is one of my favorite days of the year,” stated Alex Gerken, Toledo City President, FifthThirdBankandChairman, Toledo Classic Inc. “It’s a culmination of all of the hard work of the Board, the Staff, the community volunteers and most importantly a testament to the tremendous sponsors that have supported this event over the past 30 plus years, even in times as trying as the most recent 2 years. This is so much more than a weeklong LPGA event. We are thrilled to celebrate this record setting charitable contribution that directly benefits so many children’s’ charities in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan.” In 2022 the tournament will become, the Dana Open Presented by Marathon and will be held August 29 – September 4 at Highland Meadows Golf Club. For more information please visit www. danaopen.com
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