DES MOINES, Iowa — The Principal Charity Classic raised more than $8 million for Iowa children's charities this year, organizers announced Thursday.
The Principal Charity Classic raised a total of $8.6 million in 2024. Since 2007, the event has raised $62 million for Iowa children's charities.
"2024 was an exciting and successful year for the Principal Charity Classic. The renovation of the course made for great golf featuring world class talent," said board chair Ken McCullum in a statement. "Hitting the $62 million charitable giving milestone is a testament to what can be accomplished when the community comes together."
The proceeds will be donated to local nonprofits including the Blank Children's Hospital, MercyOne Children's Hospital, Variety - the Children's Charity and United Way of Central Iowa.
"At its core, Principal Charity Classic is about more than golf, it is about supporting the next generation of Iowans," said Jo Christine Miles, the Principal Charity Classic's charitable purpose committee chair. "Every year, the incredible support from our fans, sponsors and volunteers embodies the Tournament's true spirit and this collective effort shows how much we can achieve together for the benefit of Iowa's youth."
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