LUBBOCK, Texas — Following the opening round of their annual Jacky Pierce Charity Classic golf tournament, The United Family announced that they had raised $500K from the event. These funds directly benefit local 24 non-profits, with checks being presented to the various organizations at a celebratory dinner Sunday night.
The tournament continues to be a success year after year, as throughout its history it has allowed the company to raise over $7 million to help non-profits across the region. When speaking on the impact the JPCC, President of The United Family, Sidney Hopper said that it is a core piece of their mission to support the communities they serve.
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“Making a positive impact on our communities is at the forefront of our mission and, after 34years, the Jacky Pierce Charity Classic continues to be a major part of that,” he said. Hopper continued, “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.”
Hopper also praised their partners who help put on the event every year, stating that without their like-minded support, they would be unable to have the same amount of success.
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The JPCC is still underway, with play set to resume on Monday for the final four rounds. While the on-the-course action has yet to end, the tournament has already begun to make an impact on the surrounding communities…