The Marathon Classic is long since over and the winner Danielle Kang is continuing her strong play on the LPGA Tour. Another important aspect of the 2020 Marathon Classic was also completed last month.
The fourth Marathon LPGA Classic Women’s Summit took place virtually on September 17th with the theme ‘Women FORE Women’ and generated $112,000 for 25 northwest Ohio children’s charities.
Even though the year has presented challenges for every business and event, the Marathon LPGA Classic Presented by Dana decided to host the event virtually with a full agenda for all 475 participants.
Panelists included Michelle Wie West, 2021 Solheim Cup Assistant Captain for Team USA, Roberta Bowman, LPGA Chief Brand and Communications Officer, Tricia Cullop, University of Toledo Women’s Basketball Head Coach, Gi Morton, Yoga Instructor and Juliane Domigan, Certified Recreational Therapist with Mercy Health.
The Keynote Speaker was Carla Hall, co-host of ABC’s Emmy award- winning show “The Chew” and competitor on Bravo’s “Top Chef” and “Top Chef: All Stars”.
She addressed her journey of becoming a professional chef and the importance of the support she received from other women, plus guidance from her mentor.
One of the most positive outcomes from the virtual Women’s Summit was the ability to raise $112,000 for the 2020 Marathon LPGA Classic children’s charities.
“We knew our best and safest option was to host a virtual experience,” stated Meg Ressner, Chair of the Women’s Summit Steering Committee. “We were determined that the event would take place because we needed this time, and because the kids served by the Marathon LPGA Classic children’s charities needed us now, more than ever.”
In the coming weeks, the Marathon LPGA Classic Presented by Dana, will announce the total monies raised from this year’s tournament benefitting the 25 northwest Ohio children’s charities.
The children’s charities that will receive the net proceeds are Adopt America Network, Aurora Project Inc., Big Brother Big Sister of West Central Ohio, CASA/Gal of Hancock County, Catholic Club, Children’s Museum of Findlay, College Mentors For Kids, Connecting Kids To Meals, Courageous Community Services, Franciscan Earth Literacy Center, Geary Family YMCA, Girls on the Run of NW Ohio, Hancock County Special Olympics, Hancock Literacy, Heartbeat of Toledo, Jamie Farr Scholarship Fund, Junior Achievement of NW Ohio, Muscular Dystrophy Association, ProMedica Foundation (First Tee/Boys & Girls Club), Ronald McDonald House Charities, Sara’s Garden, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Sylvania Community Action Team, YMCA of Bucyrus-Tiffin and YMCA of Greater Toledo
Since their first tournament held in 1984, the Marathon Classic has raised over $10 million for area children’s charities. In the coming weeks, they will announce the total monies raised from this year’s tournament benefitting the 25 northwest Ohio children’s charities.
