In 2014, the charity “Birdies Fore Backpacks” were launched to bring awareness with fighting food insecurity in the Piedmont Triad and was the most important charity in tournament history. This year for the second time the charity will be hosted as the Wyndham Championship’s official charity, which is a huge milestone for the organization.
Last year the charity had raised nearly $200,000 to help feed hungry children in the Piedmont Triad region, but this year they have 100,000 seed donation from Wishes by Wyndham. The charity has some creative ways with making sure the people who are attending are aware of the charity and what the charity means; when patrons purchase tickets at Wyndham Championship.com, they will have the option of adding a Birdies Fore Backpacks donation to each ticket order.
In addition, every point of sale at the Wyndham Championship during tournament week will offer fans an opportunity to add a donation to Birdies Fore Backpacks to their total purchase. This opportunity will be available at every concession stand including the BB&T Fan Pavilion, Margaritaville at the Wyndham, both Tito’s Vodka Lounges, both merchandise locations, and anywhere else on course where monetary transactions are made.
“Food insecurity remains a major problem in our region of North Carolina,” tournament director Mark Brazil said. “Without proper nutrition, kids struggle to get the education and basic foundation they need to succeed later in life. The number of children in this situation is truly staggering, but all of us can help. By giving our sponsors, fans and volunteers an opportunity to participate in “Birdies Fore Backpacks,” whether it’s a one-time donation, a pledge per birdie made during the tournament or simply adding a dollar to a concessions, ticket or merchandise purchase, we are continuing to make a concerted effort to fight food insecurity, and we thank our partners at the Wishes by Wyndham Foundation for their generous $100,000 donation in support of this vital program.”
To take part in “Birdies Fore Backpacks”, fans can visit www.wyndhamchampionship.com/charities/birdies-fore-backpacks. Simply click on “Make a Donation” at the bottom of the page and follow the instructions.
One-time donations can be made immediately, but for those who wish to donate a set amount per birdie made by PGA TOUR professionals during the Wyndham, the donation will be processed after the tournament.
