Nov 12, 2019Annual agriculture golf fundraiser tops $100K for Ronald McDonald House
Washington agriculture producers, processors and industry businesses set a new record with their generosity by donating $101,680 to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Inland Northwest at the sixth annual Ag World Golf Classic held at Canyon Lakes Golf Course in Kennewick, Washington on June 12.
Ag World Support Systems was again joined by co-hosts Simplot, Lamb Weston, McCain Foods and Potato Growers of Washington. The event included 144 golfers and 136 sponsors and donors.
Ag World Golf Classic presented this $101,680 check to the Ronald McDonald House Charities Inland Northwest last month after finalizing all donations. The Ag World Golf Classic is now the largest independent fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald Charities in the Inland Northwest.
The Ag World Golf Classic has donated $425,647 over the past six years to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Inland Northwest. The tournament is part of Ag World Support System’s campaign to make a difference in the community by supporting the Ronald McDonald House’s mission to strengthen local families and promote children’s health.
The Ronald McDonald House Charities Inland Northwest provides temporary lodging, comfort and support for families with children receiving medical services in Spokane, Washington and supports related efforts to improve children’s health in the region. This year, Ronald McDonald House Charities Inland Northwest is building a new facility just across the street from its current location to serve even more families.
Mike Forness, executive director of the Ronald McDonald House Inland Northwest in Spokane said: “We are able to support so many families because of the help of generous donors from the Ag World Golf Classic! On behalf of the families and children that stay at the Ronald McDonald House we say ‘Thank you Ag World’! We see your family values, work values and church values as major reasons this fundraiser is so successful.”
“Thanks to everyone for another fantastic tournament and fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House. We are deeply appreciative to the Sponsors, Donors, and Golfers,” said Warren Henninger, founder and chairman of Ag World Support Systems. “To God Be The Glory!”
Next year will feature two events. The first is scheduled for June 2, 2020, at Canyon Lakes Golf Course. The second is set for June 4, 2020, at The Links at Moses Pointe in Moses Lake, Washington. Registration will open in January. Information can be found at agworldgolf.com.
Top photo — From left, Warren Henninger and Judy Henninger of Ag World Support Systems and Ronald McDonald House Inland Northwest Executive Director Michael Forness.
