{"id":266198,"date":"2024-05-08T07:19:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-meijer-lpga-classic-for-simply-give-celebrates-10th-anniversary-by-setting-special-2-million-donation-goal\/"},"modified":"2024-05-08T07:30:02","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T11:30:02","slug":"meijer-lpga-classic-para-simply-give-celebra-el-10-aniversario-estableciendo-una-meta-de-donacion-especial-de-2-millones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/meijer-lpga-classic-para-simply-give-celebra-el-10-aniversario-estableciendo-una-meta-de-donacion-especial-de-2-millones\/","title":{"rendered":"Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give Celebrates 10th Anniversary by Setting Special $2 Million Donation Goal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><i>Retailer kick starts efforts with surprise <span class=\"xn-money\">$500,000<\/span> donation to Simply Give program <\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">May 7, 2024<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; In celebration of its 10<sup>th<\/sup> year, the Meijer LPGA Classic for <i>Simply Give<\/i> is increasing its <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4159768-1&amp;h=67209968&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fnewsroom.meijer.com%2F2023-06-19-Meijer-LPGA-Classic-for-Simply-Give-Raises-1-25-Million-for-Food-Pantries-Across-Midwest&amp;a=record-breaking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">record-breaking<\/a> 2023 donation goal of <span class=\"xn-money\">$1.25 million<\/span> to <span class=\"xn-money\">$2 million<\/span>, marking a decade of the tournament&#8217;s unwavering commitment to helping feed hungry families through the <i>Simply Give<\/i> program.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg168dleft\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg168dleft\" style=\"width: 400px; height: 156px;\" title=\"Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates 241 supercenters throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. A privately-owned and family-operated company since 1934, Meijer pioneered the \u201cone-stop shopping\u201d concept and has evolved through the years to include expanded fresh produce and meat departments, as well as pharmacies, comprehensive apparel departments, pet departments, garden centers, toys and electronics.\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/773739\/Meijer_Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates 241 supercenters throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. A privately-owned and family-operated company since 1934, Meijer pioneered the \u201cone-stop shopping\u201d concept and has evolved through the years to include expanded fresh produce and meat departments, as well as pharmacies, comprehensive apparel departments, pet departments, garden centers, toys and electronics.\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>The retailer kicked off its ambitious goal by making a <span class=\"xn-money\">$500,000<\/span> donation today at the Meijer LPGA Classic Media Day event at Blythefield Country Club in partnership with its dedicated sponsors.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As we commemorate the 10<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary of the Meijer LPGA Classic, we reflect on a decade of dedication to the tournament&#8217;s mission of feeding our hungry neighbors across the Midwest,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Rick Keyes<\/span>, President &amp; CEO of Meijer. &#8220;This event has always been more than a golf tournament; it&#8217;s a partnership with our community, and we couldn&#8217;t be more grateful to our team members, customers, food pantry partners, and sponsors. With their continued support, we believe we can reach our special, elevated donation goal to make an even greater impact this year.&#8221; \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the tournament, attendees can contribute to<i> Simply Give<\/i> to help reach this special goal by contributing at donation stations and through their on-course purchases. Since 2014, the Meijer LPGA Classic has generated over <span class=\"xn-money\">$10 million<\/span> and more than 94 million meals for the retailer&#8217;s food pantry partners within its Midwest communities.*<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;From the very beginning, this tournament has united players, spectators, volunteers, and sponsors all in support of a shared cause,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Cathy Cooper<\/span>, Executive Director of the Meijer LPGA Classic. &#8220;The Meijer <i>Simply Give<\/i> program creates a promising outlook for our communities in need, and we are proud to host an event where families can not only create memories but also help stock the shelves of our local food pantries.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The 2024 Meijer LPGA Classic will once again host a full field of 144 of the best female golfers for 72 holes of stroke play over four days of competition. Proceeds from the tournament \u2013 and each of the week&#8217;s festivities \u2013 will benefit the Meijer <i>Simply Give <\/i>hunger relief\u00a0program.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s really exciting to see <span class=\"xn-location\">West Michigan<\/span> come together for the Meijer LPGA tournament because it means our communities are coming together and thinking about our neighbors in need,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Wendy Preiss<\/span>, Executive Director of Flat River Outreach Ministries, a food pantry based in <span class=\"xn-location\">Lowell, Mich.<\/span> &#8220;Because of the Meijer <i>Simply Give<\/i>\u00a0program, not only can we provide good, quality food, but people can also come to our pantry twice a month, which makes a huge difference.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the tournament&#8217;s primary contribution, the tournament champion will also take part in <i>Simply Give<\/i>&#8216;s mission, selecting a hunger relief organization of their choosing to receive <span class=\"xn-money\">$25,000<\/span>. Past Champions <span class=\"xn-person\">Leona Maguire<\/span> (<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4159768-1&amp;h=1983244931&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fnewsroom.meijer.com%2F2023-09-19-Meijer-LPGA-Classic-for-Simply-Give-2023-Champion-Leona-Maguire-to-Donate-25%2C000-to-Kids-Food-Basket&amp;a=2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">2023<\/a>), <span class=\"xn-person\">Jennifer Kupcho<\/span> (<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4159768-1&amp;h=3477729855&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fnewsroom.meijer.com%2F2022-08-04-Meijer-LPGA-Classic-for-Simply-Give-to-Donate-25%2C000-to-Kids-Food-Basket-on-Behalf-of-Champion-Jennifer-Kupcho-After-Record-Setting-Community-Support&amp;a=2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">2022<\/a>), and Nelly Korda (<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4159768-1&amp;h=1491021505&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fnewsroom.meijer.com%2F2021-06-30-Meijer-to-Donate-25%2C000-to-Kids-Food-Basket-on-Behalf-of-LPGA-Pro-Nelly-Korda&amp;a=2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">2021<\/a>) have all selected <span class=\"xn-location\">West Michigan<\/span>-based Kids&#8217; Food Basket as their organization for the surprise donation.<\/p>\n<p>The tournament will be held <span class=\"xn-chron\">June 13-16<\/span> at Blythefield Country Club. For more information on the Meijer LPGA Classic for <i>Simply Give<\/i>, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4159768-1&amp;h=253352100&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.meijerlpgaclassic.com%2F&amp;a=meijerlpgaclassic.com.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">meijerlpgaclassic.com.<\/a>\u00a0Stay up-to-date on the latest tournament news by following @MeijerLPGA\u00a0on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4159768-1&amp;h=3541089805&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fmeijerlpga%2F&amp;a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4159768-1&amp;h=3920039886&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FMeijerLPGA&amp;a=X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To view the 2024 Meijer <i>Simply Give<\/i> impact video, click <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4159768-1&amp;h=3426876562&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fvimeo.com%2Ffreshlookvideo%2Freview%2F917227406%2Fb3953abb88&amp;a=here\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To view the 2023 tournament highlight reel, click <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4159768-1&amp;h=1370993798&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmeijercommunity.com%2Fmeijer-lpga-classic&amp;a=here\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>*One meal equates to <span class=\"xn-money\">25 cents<\/span>. Meal calculation is based on the approximate average cost of a meal from select food pantry partners across the Meijer footprint. To learn more about the Meijer <i>Simply Give<\/i> program, click <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4159768-1&amp;h=1144704567&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmeijercommunity.com%2Fsimply-give&amp;a=here\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About the Meijer LPGA Classic for <i>Simply Give<\/i>:<br \/><\/b>The Meijer LPGA Classic for <i>Simply Give<\/i> is an official LPGA Tour event featuring 144 of the top female players in the world for a four-day, 72-hole stroke play competition at Blythefield Country Club in <span class=\"xn-location\">Belmont, Mich.<\/span> In partnership with Meijer, a <span class=\"xn-location\">Grand Rapids, Mich.<\/span>-based retailer that operates more than 500 supercenters, Meijer Grocery, neighborhood markets and Express locations throughout <span class=\"xn-location\">Michigan<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Ohio<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Indiana<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Illinois<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Kentucky<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Wisconsin<\/span>, this premier golf tournament combines world-class competition with community giving through the retailer&#8217;s <i>Simply Give<\/i> hunger relief program, which supports local food pantries across the Midwest. As one of the top LPGA tournaments for families and food enthusiasts, the Meijer LPGA Classic for <i>Simply Give<\/i> represents both elite competition and its ongoing commitment to making a positive impact in the community. For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4159768-1&amp;h=2848033511&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__http%3A%2Fmeijerlpgaclassic.com%2F__%3B!!KVZWA0nW!2YWx81MLbYNhI4k21uusbXdG_ejGn3yuiqWZ6Zisym62X3Cspw2SmEKG53has7v-9k58YaQnLD10gbIknjE3-sGgHw%24&amp;a=meijerlpgaclassic.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">meijerlpgaclassic.com<\/a> and follow the tournament on <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4159768-1&amp;h=2650939048&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fmeijerlpga%2F__%3B!!KVZWA0nW!2YWx81MLbYNhI4k21uusbXdG_ejGn3yuiqWZ6Zisym62X3Cspw2SmEKG53has7v-9k58YaQnLD10gbIknjE0arJfjQ%24&amp;a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4159768-1&amp;h=1741696146&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2Ftwitter.com%2FMeijerLPGA__%3B!!KVZWA0nW!2YWx81MLbYNhI4k21uusbXdG_ejGn3yuiqWZ6Zisym62X3Cspw2SmEKG53has7v-9k58YaQnLD10gbIknjHKgF8sOg%24&amp;a=X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">X<\/a> at @MeijerLPGA.<\/p>\n<p>Logo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4159768-1&amp;h=2527680812&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F773739%2FMeijer_Logo.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F773739%2FMeijer_Logo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/773739\/Meijer_Logo.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  Meijer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><i>Retailer kick starts efforts with surprise <span class=\"xn-money\">$500,000<\/span> donation to Simply Give program <\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">May 7, 2024<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; In celebration of its 10<sup>th<\/sup> year, the Meijer LPGA Classic for <i>Simply Give<\/i> is increasing its &lt;a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":266199,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-266198","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-interes-humano"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/266198","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=266198"}],"version-history":[{"count":"1","href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/266198\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":266211,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/266198\/revisions\/266211"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/266199"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=266198"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=266198"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=266198"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}