Charity: Bridgestone Invitational

The Bridgestone Invitational annually generates proceeds of over $1 million that is distributed to charitable efforts through out Northeast Ohio. These proceeds come directly from hospitality and ticket sales. Over $18,000,000 has been given to worthy causes seeking to improve the quality of life in Northeast Ohio.

These funds are distributed through the event's partner, Northern Ohio Golf Charities. Over the years, more than 200 charities have benefited. Recent recipients include Akron Children's Hospital, Boys and Girls Clubs, The First Tee Chapters of Cleveland, Akron and Canton, Malachi House, the Cleveland Foodbank and the USO of Northern Ohio. For more information on the charities that have benefited or to find out how to submit a grant request, log on to www.nogcf.org.

2006 & 2007 Grant Recipients

Birdies for Charity

Birdies for Charity is a fundraising program orchestrated by Northern Ohio Golf Charities that gives participating organizations the opportunity to generate contributions through the World Golf Championships -- Bridgestone Invitational. Funds are generated by soliciting pledges from individuals. For more information or to make a pledge, click here.

Charitable Funds from 2007 Tournament - $1,004,694

Northern Ohio Golf Charities - $909,348

Access, Inc., Akron Civic Theatre, Akron Fire Department, Akron General Edwin Shaw Rehab, Akron Jaycee Foundation, Akron Regional SWAT Association, Ballet Theatre of Ohio, Beacon Journal Charity Fund, Big Brothers & Sisters of Summit & Medina Counties, Children's Hospital Women's Board, Cleveland Foundation, Crown Point Farm & Education Center, Downtown Akron Partnership, Inc., East Akron Neighborhood Development Corp., The First Tee of Akron, The First Tee of Canton, The First Tee of Cleveland, Gennesaret, Inc., Good Shepherd Athletic Club, Inc., Grandparents Against Sex Predators, Greater Akron Chamber, Greenleaf Family Center, Haven of Rest Ministries, Inc., Interval Brotherhood Home, International Institute of Akron Area, Inc., Keep Akron Beautiful, Mature Services, Inc., Meridia Health System, dba South Pointe, Metro Parks, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, New Destiny Treatment Center, New Life Community, Shelter Care, Inc. (fka Safe Landing), Siffrin, Inc., St. Vincent de Paul, Summa Hospitals Foundation, Summit Housing Development Corp., United Disability Services, Inc., USO of Northern Ohio, Youth Excellence Performing Arts Workshop

Birdies for Charity - $64,000

Akron Jaycee Foundation, American Red Cross Summit Co., Blue Star Mothers of America, Catholic Social Services Summit Co., Children's Hospital Women's Board, Edwin Shaw Rehab, Goodwill Industries, Greenleaf Family Center, Jewish Family Service, Mature Services, Inc., Mobile Meals, Nat'l Multiple Sclerosis Society, New Destiny Treatment Center, Pegasus Farm, South Pointe Hospital, St. Vincent de Paul Society, The AHEAD Foundation, The First Tee of Akron, The First Tee of Canton, Williams Challenge

Concessions - $31,346

Christ Child Society, Edwin Shaw Rehab Development Foundation, St. Mary's Church, Wesley Temple A.M.E. Zion Church

(Provide staff for concession stands at tournament.)

Participants in The First Tee

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Akron Children's Hospital

USO of Northern Ohio