Team Panda Raises a Record-Breaking $4 Million at Annual Charity Golf Invitational
ORGANIZATION: Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Methodist Hospital, City of Hope, Huntington Hospital and the Panda Cares Foundation, Boys & Girls Club of Coachella Valley
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One of
Panda’s Core Values is Giving, and it is important to get everyone involved. We
were thrilled to reunite with Panda’s business partners in-person for our 22nd
Annual Golf Tournament, where we raised an astounding $4 Million to benefit
local hospitals, the Panda Cares Foundation as well as the Boys & Girls
Club (BGCA) music program.
Over 600 golfers, dinner guests
and Panda volunteers were able to come together safely with all parties
presenting proof of full vaccination. Guests were thrilled to get-together and
give back and the high energy exuded throughout the day, as golfers donated
through golf games and raffles coordinated by Panda volunteers. Stender
Sweeney, Division Executive from Wells Fargo stated, “To be back at an event
like this that makes such a difference in our communities, and to see all of
the excitement around this group of people is just an amazing feeling.”
During the evening program, guests
were surprised by a special performance by the Heatwave Showband, a music
program through the Boys & Girls Club of Coachella Valley. Guests truly
lived into the value of giving by generously supporting at our silent and live
auctions, as well as our fund-a-need, helping us reach a new fundraising milestone!
“What inspired me most about
this event is our associates who put together this event for our vendors & guests,
to be able to contribute to our community by helping underserved children in
education and health, and to let the children know they are our future.”
– Peggy Cherng, Co-Chair and Co-CEO
A special thank-you to the golf tournament committee and volunteers from Panda’s Support Center and local Panda Express operators who make this event possible.
The mission of Panda Cares is to bring hope to children in need