16th Annual Event Raises $1 Million, Featured 350 Sponsors and Special Guests
(INDIAN WELLS, Ca.) – Indian Wells Golf Resort – the world-class public golf, vacation, culinary and events destination located in the picturesque Coachella Valley – hosted the 16th annual Stater Bros. Charities Jack H. Brown Heroes Challenge, raising a record-breaking $1 million toward community initiatives in Southern California and beyond.
More than 350 sponsors and special guests flocked to Indian Wells for the cause, including seven Congressional Medal of Honor recipients and 11 tour professionals. Among those in attendance were honorary tournament host chairman Dave Stockton as well as Lee Trevino, Gary McCord, Donna Caponi-Byrnes and Brittany Lang. To cap off the proceedings, the resort played host to the Heroes Challenge Golf Tournament on March 6.
From the event, Stater Bros. Charities awarded a total of $310,000 to local non-profit organizations making a positive impact in Southern California. This included $50,000 each to the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource Center, Children’s Fund, FIND Food Bank, Shoes That Fit, and C4 Foundation, and $10,000 to the Hunter Lopez Memorial Foundation.
“It was truly an honor to host this group of passionate individuals focused on raising money and helping those in need both in our community and around the country,” says Indian Wells Golf Resort general manager Sven Wiedenhaupt. “We are always proactively seeking ways we can make a difference, and we look forward to hosting similar events like the Stater Bros. Charities Jack H. Brown Heroes Challenge in the future.”
Stater Bros. Charities is a non-profit organization that helps strengthen local communities by investing in causes with a focus on hunger relief, children’s well-being, education, health, veterans and active service members, and pet well-being. The event, named after Stater Bros.’ late Executive Chairman, Jack H. Brown, celebrated his legacy of honoring those who serve and continue to serve our country, in addition to his generous support to the communities served by Stater Bros. Markets.
For more information about Indian Wells Golf Resort call 760.346.4653 or visit https://www.indianwellsgolfresort.com/.
About Indian Wells Golf Resort
Located in the picturesque Coachella Valley of Southern California, Indian Wells Golf Resort, celebrating its 36th anniversary, is a world-class public golf, vacation, culinary and events destination. The resort boasts two championship golf courses, The Players and The Celebrity layouts, which have both garnered rave reviews and played host to such prestigious events as the groundbreaking “Skins Game” featuring the greats of the game, three PGA TOUR Champions events and the GOLF Channel’s “Big Break.” In addition to the elite golf offerings, guests can enjoy award-winning cuisine and friendly service at The Vue Grille & Bar located in the resort’s spectacular 53,000-square-foot clubhouse.
Owned by the city of Indian Wells, the heralded resort is located within walking distance from four luxury area hotels making it an ideal retreat for golfers of all skill levels as well as group outings, weddings, and family getaways. The staff’s dedication to exceptional customer care combined with the stunning vistas of the surrounding mountains make visiting Indian Wells Golf Resort a truly all-encompassing experience to long savor.
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