Price Cutter Charity Championship, Springfield MO. Presented by Dr. Pepper.

This Game is For Kids

The John Q. Hammons Foundation, based in Springfield, MO and operating in the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame serves as the host organization for the acclaimed Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Dr Pepper on the Nationwide Tour. This year marks the 21st Anniversary for the tournament. The PCCC is one of four Nationwide Tour tournaments that have been around all 21 years.

In 2009, the Foundation distributed $687,253.26 to 43 charities in the Ozarks, bringing the 20-year total to $7,736,272.26. In addition to the monetary gifts, a $64,000 Habitat for Humanity home was also donated.

Since the tournament’s inception in 1990, the Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Dr Pepper has made a significant impact on the lives of children throughout the Ozarks.

Your involvement in the activities and events planned this year will help a child receive much needed health care services, send a youngster to summer camp, assist medical facilities with expanding their services for children, help children with special needs, and enhance the lives of the children in the Ozarks. You will also be a participant in introducing thousands of children to the game of golf and to a gift of hope that will forever change their lives.

Each season, the top 25 money winners on the Nationwide Tour earn their PGA TOUR card forthe following year. When you attend the Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Dr Pepper, you witness the PGA TOUR Stars of tomorrow.

Tournament Sets Record in Charitable Giving

November 29, 2011

Springfield, MO: 2011 marked the 22nd anniversary of the Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Dr Pepper. It also marked a record-breaking year in way of money raised for local children’s charities. As a result of efforts made by generous sponsors, countless volunteers, community supporters and staff, the John Q. Hammons Foundation distributed monetary gifts to 43 children’s charities in the Ozarks, totaling a cash amount of $782,067.00. The charity distribution took place today during the annual Celebration of Sharing presented by The McQueary Family at Highland Springs Country Club. This number marks a $ 69,847 or 9.8% over last year’s total. Since the tournament’s inception in 1990, the tournament has given away $9,258,571 to area children’s charities. All proceeds from the Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Dr Pepper stay in the Ozarks!

The Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Dr Pepper (PCCC) is a PGA Tour golf tournament on the Nationwide Tour. One of only four of the existing tour stops on the original Hogan Tour, the PCCC celebrated its 22nd anniversary this summer. The event is played at Highland Springs Country Club in Springfield, and is the parent to myriad related events hosted throughout the Ozarks.

In commenting on the continuing success of the event, Nationwide Tour president Bill Calfee stated “Congratulations on another outstanding year! It is truly remarkable what you and your team are able to achieve year after year, and we sincerely appreciate all the hard work that is required to make this tournament such a success. Please extend our personal thanks to all those wonderful folks that make this possible. We look forward to continuing our partnership for years to come.”

Other tournament news announced during the Celebration of Sharing:

The dates for the 2012 event were announced. The tournament will be held from August 3rd – August 13th at Highland Springs Country Club.

Although the tournament begins in August, the first scheduled event is the 6th annual Cardinals Care Pro-Am which will be held on Tuesday, May 22 at Branson Creek Golf Club.

Jacque Walton was awarded the Judy Weekley Volunteer of the Year Award, an award presented each year to a volunteer that exceeds all expectations and goes above and beyond what is asked of them. Jacque began working in the Media Center through her involvement with the Ronald McDonald House. Over the years her job has changed as technology has developed. She helps set up the Media Center and makes sure that the Media Officials and local media have everything they need to promote and report on the tournament.

*2011 Participating Children's Charities*		*2011 Gift*
A Sporting Chance provides sports programs for persons with disabilities		$26,661.35
AIDS Project of the Ozarks assistance for children and their families affected by AIDS		$7,888.00
Ambassadors for Children assistance for children in foster families		$10,936.00
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks enhancing children’s self esteem with one on one role models		$24,300.95
Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield services for youth from at-risk circumstances		$23,311.95
Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks providing for non-medical needs for families affected by breast cancer		$27,208.00
Camp Barnabas offers childhood experiences for children with disabilities		$10,115.25
Cardinals Care Foundation benefits area youth through outreach programs and grants		$27,727.10
Champion Athletes of the Ozarks provides sports competition and training for children and adults with disabilities		$13,132.80
Champions Committed to Kids partners chronically ill children with area sports teams so that they can feel a part of a team		$3,605.00
Children's Miracle Network assists children in all types of medical situations		$19,602.40
Children's Smile Center provides primary and preventive dental care and education to low-income children in Stone and Christian Co.		$17,043.00
Convoy of Hope disaster relief and support services to the poor and hurting in communities		$14,389.00
Developmental Center of the Ozarks provides programs and services for children with special needs		$11,627.90
Fellowship of Christian Athletes using athletics to impact the world for Jesus Christ		$64,758.00
Fordland Clinic - A Community Health Center		$8,073.00
Good Samaritan Boys Ranch long-term treatment for boys who have been abandoned, abused or neglected		$12,545.25
H.O.P.E. Foundation helping overcome pediatric emergencies		$3,100.00
Habitat for Humanity working to eliminate sub-standard housing in Greene County		$18,580.00
Heart of the Ozarks Junior Golf Foundation provides golf activities for area youth		$11,075.00
Jordan Valley Health Center provides medical and dental services to area underprivileged		$5,575.00
K-Life Taney County provides unconditional friendship for teenagers through activities and events		$8,897.25
Least of These, Inc. Christian County Food Pantry providing services to the less fortunate in Christian County		$19,990.00
Missouri Junior Golf Foundation provides ongoing opportunities to play and rules and etiquette education for junior golfers		$9,550.00
Missouri State University Foundation provides tickets to athletic events to area underprivileged youth		$2,500.00
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) programming and services for those suffering from mental illness		$11,570.00
New Covenant Academy providing scholarships to youth pursuing a Christian based education		$6,565.00
OACAC provides services and programs to help reduce poverty and promote self-sufficiency in low income families in the area		$10,937.00
Ozarks Regional YMCA strengthens families by helping to develop Christian values and principles		$12,468.50
Project H.O.P.E. Interdenominational Christian group providing for the needs of impoverished people		$11,325.00
Ronald McDonald House provides housing, hope and comfort for families of ill and injured children		$43,233.45
Shriners Hospital Dads provides transportation for families traveling to Shriners hospitals		$37,320.95
Silver Dollar City Foundation provides funding for Christian programs and services in Stone and Taney Counties		$48,000.00
Southwest Center for Independent Living provides services and social activities for teens with disabilities		$9,583.00
Special Olympics of Missouri - SW Area year round sports training and competition for those with mental disabilities		$19,660.35
Springfield Advocates for Youth helps at-risk youth get their lives back on track		$9,790.00
Springfield Workshop, Inc provides meaningful employment to individuals with disabilities		$2,100.00
Springfield-Greene County Park Board provides leisure programs and facilities for area youth		$13,153.70
St. John's Foundation for Community Health community programs, outreach and education for areas served by St. John’s		$67,346.77
The Arc of the Ozarks helping those with disabilities achieve independence		$8,097.00
The First Tee of the Ozarks providing educational programs to promote character and values through the game of golf		$5,125.00
Webster Electric Foundation provides funding through grants for community minded projects and programs		$34,375.00
White River Valley Electric Foundation funds grants to organizations that provide food, clothing, shelter, health & education		$29,225.00
		$782,067.92