Bay Area charity golf event raises $5.6 million for Curry's 'Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation'
The 7th Annual Workday Charity Classic at Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club raised more than $5.6 million dollars to support Oakland students and families.
The 7th Annual Workday Charity Classic at Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club in Palo Alto, California, successfully raised over $5.6 million for the Curry's Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation. This annual golf event is the signature fundraising initiative for the foundation. Aneel Bhusri, co-founder of Workday, contributed a generous matching gift, which played a significant role in securing the large donation.
The event, described as a perfect day on the golf course, was attended by 150 of the foundation's best partners and supporters. Chris Helfrich, CEO of the Curry's Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation, expressed his gratitude for the successful fundraiser, stating that it would unlock a huge impact in Oakland. The foundation, founded by Ayesha Curry and Stephen Curry, has been committed to supporting Oakland Unified School District and Oakland youth since 2019, raising nearly $15 million.
Their focus on providing resources for food, education, and activity has been pivotal in transforming 25 schoolyards and 6 gyms in Oakland.
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