AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The United Family and partners have raised $500,000 for 24 local non-profit organizations through its annual Jack Pierce Charity Classic golf tournament.
According to officials with United, checks were presented to the organizations before the annual dinner on Sunday night in a recognition event. Officials added that since the inception of the tournament, the tournament has raised more than $7 million for non-profit organizations across Texas and New Mexico.
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Sidney Hopper, president of The United Family, said this event continues to be a core part of United’s charitable work thanks to the generosity of the company’s vendor partners. He said this tournament remains special because of the funds’ impact on communities across The United Family’s trade area.
“Making a positive impact on our communities is at the forefront of our mission and, after 34 years, the Jacky Pierce Charity Classic continues to be a major part of that,” Hopper said. “The non-profit organizations, including The United Way, that benefit from this tournament do an outstanding job of improving our communities. We know these funds will have a huge impact on the thousands of people they serve.”…