ROANOKE, VA--September 21, 2012: Advance Auto Parts , a leading retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items, announced today that the Company and its vendor partners, raised $2 million for four charities at its recent inaugural charity Pro-Am tournament. Proceeds from the Pro-Am benefited JDRF, the American Cancer Society, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Building Homes for Heroes. Celebrity teams from the PGA Tour and entertainment industry golfed with vendor sponsors, with each team representing one of the charities and competing for a share of the $2 million purse.
“I am extremely proud of the impact our vendors have made and the commitment they have shown to supporting Advance's charitable efforts”
The tournament results are as follows:
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1st Place |
American Cancer Society | $650,000 | ||||||||||
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2nd Place (tie) |
Boys and Girls Clubs of America | $475,000 | ||||||||||
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2nd Place (tie) |
Building Homes for Heroes | $475,000 | ||||||||||
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4th Place |
JDRF | $400,000 | ||||||||||
"It's been a humbling and inspirational experience to witness our vendors, Team Members and communities come together in support of these wonderful organizations," said Darren Jackson, President and CEO.
Every year Advance Auto Parts serves millions of customers in thousands of stores across the United States, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands, while also supporting a variety of worthy causes locally, regionally and nationally.
"I am extremely proud of the impact our vendors have made and the commitment they have shown to supporting Advance's charitable efforts," said Charles Tyson, Senior Vice President, Merchandising and Marketing.
The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem.
Building Homes for Heroes is committed to supporting those who have returned home from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan with severe wounds and disabilities, with a goal to build homes for families in dire need.
The Boys and Girls Clubs of America promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence.
JDRF is the leading global organization focused on type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, driven by passionate, grassroots volunteers connected to children, adolescents and adults with this disease. JDRF is now the largest charitable supporter of T1D research.
