The Dana Open, one of the longest running events on the LPGA Tour schedule, announced that it will expand on the tournament’s four-decade commitment to raising local support and national awareness for the charities committed to improving the lives of children.
“Champions for Children” emphasizes a holistic focus on children’s health and the factors that can impact a child’s overall well-being. Throughout the tournament week, the Dana Open will be highlighting “Patient Champions,” whose stories of success will inspire and encourage the community.
Since 1984, the Dana Open has raised nearly $14 million for 215 northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan children’s charities.
“Since inception, the tournament’s mission has always been to focus on supporting children’s charities,” said Judd Silverman, tournament director. “A child’s health is impacted by many factors— including where they live, learn and play—not just the care they receive at a health care facility. There has never been a more important time to focus on the health and well-being of children in our community.”
According to local children’s organizations:
- 1 out of every 4 children in Lucas County is food insecure
- Housing and shelter remain the most requested category for the United Way of Greater Toledo
- The child poverty rate in Toledo is 36 percent
- In 2023, 32 percent of Lucas County parents reported their child had more than one health condition
The beneficiaries for this year’s tournament include, the Jamie Farr Scholarship Fund of the Toledo Community Foundation, Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity: Women Build, Nationwide Children’s Hospital – Toledo, ProMedica Russell J. Ebeid Children’s Hospital and the Ronald McDonald House Charities.
The 2024 Dana Open will be held the week of July 15-21, at Highland Meadows Golf Club. The tournament attracts all ages to watch the greatest women golfers in the world compete, including Linn Grant, the 2023 Dana Open champion who is scheduled to defend her title.
For more information visit their website, https://danaopen.com/, or to volunteer please call the tournament office at (419) 531-3277.
