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The Honda Classic To Distribute A Near Record $5.1 Million

To Local Charities Despite The Challenges Of The Pandemic

More Than 100 Charities in 2019. The support of the
local community and sponsors
And 100,000 Children Will Be combined with rigorous cost
management by the tournament
Impacted By Honda Classic team made it happen.
“The Honda Classic is
Cares a community event and the
local fans and businesses
The Honda Classic is awarding $5.1 million to 100 South along with our longstanding
Florida philanthropic organizations in 2021, a number that sponsors stepped up this year
approaches tournament record levels despite the widespread to show their support of our
impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. tournament,” Honda Classic
The $5.1 million distribution during Honda Classic Cares Executive Director Kenneth
Week (June 7 to 10) will impact the lives of more than 100,000 R. Kennerly said. “Together
children and provide a much-needed boost to South Florida we stared down the challenges we faced and came real close to The 2021 Honda Classic was reimagined to promote safety
community charities that faced their own fiscal challenges in a achieving another record for a 15th consecutive year. We look last March from socially-distanced spectator venues to touchless
tough year. forward to setting new records for the benefit of the community food and beverage locations. Attendance was capped at 10,000
The Honda Classic has now surpassed $55 million in in 2022 and continuing to produce one of the premier events in per day, roughly 20 percent of the normal capacity.
charitable contributions as American Honda approaches its 41st tournament golf.” But many sponsors remained loyal or offered donations in lieu
year as title sponsor of the PGA TOUR event, including almost The 2021 charity distribution includes a grant of $1.2 million of their sponsorship. Stakeholders led by title sponsor American
$40 million in the 15 years since Children’s Healthcare Charity to the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation, the sixth- Honda and Founders Club partner Tire Kingdom along with
Inc. became the host organization and moved the event to PGA consecutive year the foundation has received more than $1 Florida Power & Light, Constellation Brands, LOCALiQ, Lilly
National Resort and Spa. million from Honda Classic Cares. The foundation, the primary Pulitzer, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and Goslings Rum helped the
The $5.1 million was just $250,000 below the record beneficiary of The Honda Classic, has now surpassed the $10 tournament build its charitable distribution.
distribution of $5.35 million of 2020 and equaled the distribution million mark in distributions from the tournament. A large portion “This year might be our greatest accomplishment from a
of the money has gone toward a partnership created between charity perspective,” Kennerly said. “We are very proud of what
Jupiter Inlet Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and Jupiter Medical Center to we have been able to achieve and couldn’t be more thankful to
bring world-class care to children and families in Palm Beach
those who helped us make it happen. The work of Honda Classic
Cares is equally important to us as the tournament itself because
County. Nicklaus Children’s doctors and nurses care for children
Lighthouse And in the inpatient unit, the pediatric emergency unit and a Level II of the lives we are able to touch.”
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Honda Classic Cares Week will culminate June 10 with
Museum Calendar “That’s fantastic,” Jack Nicklaus said. “The money will go to the tournament’s annual Celebration of Philanthropy at the
improving and saving the lives of many children. Honda is not
Pelican Club. That’s where a drawing will take place for a new
Honda HRV-Sport that will go to the winner of the Birdies for
only the longest-running title sponsor on the PGA TOUR, they
have been a great friend to our foundation. We are all greatly Children program, a vehicle for local charities to team up with
Lighthouse Moonrise Tour appreciative of everything that The Honda Classic does, year The Honda Classic. Fans donate each year through their charity
July 23 – 7:45 p.m. after year.” for the chance to guess the number of birdies in the tournament.
Aug. 22 – 7:30 p.m. “The Honda Classic moving to Palm Beach County was the A 5 percent matching contribution is applied to every donation
A howling good time catalyst for Jack and me to start the Nicklaus Children’s Health courtesy of a partnership with LOCALiQ. Sixty-six entrants each
and spectacular evening Care Foundation,” Barbara Nicklaus said. “We are so proud of correctly guessed the total of 1,345 birdies recorded at the 2021
view of a full moon from the relationship that has only grown with time. The more than Honda Classic. The field was pared via drawing to 18 individuals
the top of the lighthouse! $1 million donated in each of the last six years has impacted a who will participate in the final drawing to determine the winner
This adventure makes a fabulous date night too. Tour lot of families through the foundation and will continue to do of a new Honda vehicle.
time is approximately 60 minutes, guests must check so.” “While the tournament strives to provide Palm Beach County
in 15 minutes prior to tour and if you are not fully Portions of the $5.1 million raised this year will also be with a premier professional sporting event, our ultimate goal is to
vaccinated, please continue to wear a mask. Tours are distributed to organizations specializing in child health services, positively impact the youth in our community,” Kennerly said.
limited and weather permitting. In the event of rain, the youth programs, food security, conservation, the arts and “We see that goal realized during Honda Classic Cares Week.”
tour will be rescheduled. Children must be accompanied mentoring. Organizations that are being supported through grants More information about The Honda Classic and Honda
by an adult and be at least 48 inches tall to climb the from Honda Classic Cares include Glades area charities, ARC Classic Cares can be found at www.thehondaclassic.com.
lighthouse. of Palm Beach County, Education Foundation of Palm Beach The 2022 Honda Classic will move three weeks earlier in the
Cost: $25 per person, purchase online. County, First Tee of Florida Golf Coast, and Inner City Youth PGA TOUR calendar to Feb. 21 to 27 and once again kick off
Tickets: https://www.jupiterlighthouse.org/calendar/ Golf. the TOUR’s Florida swing.
Twilight Yoga At The Light
July 5, 12, 19 and 26 – 7 to 8 p.m.
Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 – 7 to 8 p.m.
Experience the serenity of yoga with Mary Veal on
the lighthouse deck at sunset every Monday. Stay fit and
calm the mind in this all-levels class where beginners are
welcomed and encouraged! Bring a yoga mat and water
bottle. If you are not fully vaccinated, please continue
to wear a mask. Mats will be 6-feet apart or more. Meet
at the museum 10 minutes prior to start time and yogis
must sign waiver. Twilight Yoga is weather-dependent
and yogis will be notified prior to any cancellation.
Cost: $10 per person – limited spaces available.
Registration is required online – no walk-ins.
Tickets: https://www.jupiterlighthouse.org/calendar/
Lighthouse Storytime And Crafts For Kids (In-
Person Program)
July 17 and Aug. 21 – 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Join us under the shade of our Seminole chickee hut
as we read exciting stories about lighthouse keepers,
Florida history, and local plants and animals! This
program is ideal for children aged 8 and under. Children The Housing Market is
receive a fun take-home craft activity, too. Please bring
a small towel or mat for your child, as well as a bottle ON FIRE!
of water! Please arrive 10 minutes prior for check-in.
Gate closes/no admission after 10:40 a.m. If you have
not been fully vaccinated, please continue to wear a No one knows The Shores market better
mask. than I do!
This program is free and runs approximately
30 minutes. Storytime will be cancelled if there is Call me and I will assist you with all your
inclement weather or high heat. Space is very limited.
R.S.V.P. is required online by the Friday before program real estate needs.
date at https://www.jupiterlighthouse.org/calendar/. Call for any Real Estate
Supported by the Modica Family and The Joe Namath Your Shores Specialist questions or needs
Foundation.
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse And Museum, 500
Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter, FL 33469