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Tempe, AZ, United States, 2010/06/16 - The Harry D. Frels Memorial Golf Tournament Benefiting the San Diego Food Bank – Sponsored by San Diego Kiwanis and Dixon Golf will take place Thursday, June 17 at the Riverwalk Golf Club in Mission Valley.
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The San Diego Food Bank expects around 60 people to participate, an impressive number for the tournament’s first year. The funds raised will be presented to the San Diego Food Bank, which will in turn go to feed San Diego County’s hungry.
“Community service is an important part of what we do. Dixon Golf donates ten percent of its profits to charity, so our sponsorship of this tournament aligns perfectly with our corporate principles,” said William Carey, CEO of Dixon Golf.
Along with their sponsorship of the tournament, Dixon Golf will also be donating two hybrid golf clubs worth more than $150 each and promotional booklets worth more than $300 in Dixon Golf balls to be auctioned off. All proceeds will benefit the San Diego Food Bank.
Food Bank CEO J. Scofield Hage said, “We are so grateful to Dixon Golf for supporting the Food Bank and helping us feed more people in need. Our partnership with Dixon Golf will help us raise much needed funding for the Food Bank which will be critical this year with demand continuing to soar. The San Diego Food Bank does important work, and we’re happy that Dixon Golf recognizes that. We hope to continue the Harry D. Frels Memorial Golf Tournament for years to come,” said J. Scofield Hage, San Diego Food Bank CEO.
About the San Diego Food Bank
Established in 1977, the San Diego Food Bank (sandiegofoodbank.org) is a critical component to the welfare of San Diego County, providing food to people in need, advocating for the hungry and educating the public about hunger-related issues. Through a combination of government programs and partnerships with over 350 San Diego County nonprofit charities, the SDFB acts as a central repository and distribution point for government and donated food. The SDFB distributes more than 13 million pounds of food annually to individuals, families and a network of nonprofit organizations that work to alleviate hunger throughout the county.
About Dixon Golf
Dixon Golf (dixongolf.com), a Tempe, AZ based company, is the world’s only manufacturer of a high performance, eco-friendly family of golf balls. Borne from a desire to limit its impact on the environment, Dixon also offers a golf ball recycling program through its retail locations that pays $1 per used Dixon ball and $.50 for any other brand. Even the packaging is made from 100% recycled material. From core to cover, from packaging to production, Dixon Golf is setting a new standard in environmental consciousness. Dixon golf balls are distributed internationally and conform to USGA standards, with a PGA Tour Partner's 92% approval rating. Dixon Golf – play the future.
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