EL DORADO, Ark. (Aug. 29, 2024) – Susan G. Komen, the #teamcorrie Cancer Foundation and the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) have been named nonprofit partners for the 2024 Murphy USA El Dorado Shootout presented by PepsiCo and Celsius.
“Our partnerships with nonprofit organizations have been the essence of the tournament since it began in 2015,” Tournament Director Courtney Crotty Kelley said. “We have chosen to partner with these three organizations in the past to support their fight against breast cancer, and we look forward to continuing these partnerships this year.”
Partnering with the tournament will provide these nonprofit organizations with increased exposure, publicity and media coverage, along with a donation to each organization that will be presented during the tournament’s closing ceremony on Sept. 22. The tournament has donated over $202,000 to the nonprofits it has partnered with since 2015.
Susan G. Komen
Founded in 1982, Susan G. Komen is the world’s largest organization that is addressing breast cancer on multiple fronts, working on research and public policy initiatives along with community health and global outreach. The organization has invested more than $3.42 billion in breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment. Susan G. Komen’s Patient Care Center efforts have also connected over 38,000 people with breast cancer information, diagnostic services, financial assistance and emotional support in 2024. Learn more about Susan G. Komen’s mission and efforts at komen.org.
#teamcorrie Cancer Foundation
The #teamcorrie Cancer Foundation was established to provide one-time grants to assist cancer patients living in Union County, Ark., with medical expenses incurred during their treatment. The foundation has given over $314,000 in grants to nearly 300 cancer patients. Because of its continued partnership with the El Dorado Shootout and community support, the foundation was able to raise the grant amount from $1,500 to $2,000 per applicant in 2023. The #teamcorrie Cancer Foundation will hold its 12th annual Paint the Town Pink 5K Color Walk and Run in downtown El Dorado on Sept. 28. Visit teamcorriecancerfoundation.org to learn more.
UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute is the state’s leading cancer research and treatment center. For over a decade, the institute’s nationally accredited Breast Center has provided breast cancer screenings to more than 20,000 women in underserved and rural areas of Arkansas through its MammoVan mobile unit. The new mobile unit offers advanced 3D mammography, along with colorectal screening through FIT testing and lung cancer education. More information about the institute is available at cancer.uams.edu.
Learn more about this year’s nonprofit partners at eldoradoshootout.com/about/charity. This year’s tournament is set for Sept. 20-22 at Mystic Creek Golf Club. For more information about the tournament, visit eldoradoshootout.com or follow the tournament and Epson Tour on Facebook, Instagram and X at @road2eldo and @epsontour.
About Murphy USA
Murphy USA (NYSE: MUSA) is a leading retailer of gasoline and convenience merchandise with more than 1,700 stores located primarily in the Southwest, Southeast, Midwest and Northeast United States. The company and its team of over 15,000 employees serve an estimated two million customers each day through its network of retail gasoline and convenience stores in 27 states. The majority of Murphy USA’s stores are located in close proximity to Walmart Supercenters. The company also markets gasoline and other products at standalone stores under the Murphy Express and QuickChek brands. Murphy USA ranks 214 among Fortune 500 companies.
About the Epson Tour
The Epson Tour is the official qualifying tour of the LPGA Tour, the world’s leading competitive destination for female professional golfers. With the support of entitlement partner Seiko Epson Corporation, the Tour, entering into its 44th competitive season in 2024, aims to prepare the world’s best female professional golfers for a successful career on the LPGA Tour. In the last decade, the Epson Tour has grown from 15 tournaments and $1.6 million in total prize money to hosting more than 20 events and awarding $5 million in 2023. With more than 600 graduates and alumnae moving on to the LPGA Tour, former Epson Tour players have won 466 LPGA titles.
Follow the Epson Tour at www.epsontour.com, as well as on Facebook, Instagram and X.
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