Golf Greats Vijay Singh, Camilo Villegas Offer 'Caddie for a Day' Experience as Part of First-Ever Eagles for St. Jude(R) Online Auction to Benefit St. Jude
Aretha Franklin concert tickets and items from Singh, Villegas and Morgan Pressel all part of exciting online event beginning May 18 MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Through the first-ever Eagles for St. Jude online auction, golf enthusiasts have a unique opportunity to go inside the ropes of the PGA TOUR as the Pro-Am caddie for either World Golf Hall of Famer Vijay Singh or pro golfer Camilo Villegas. The Eagles for St. Jude auction for the caddie experience with one of these golf greats begins May 18 and concludes May 28. All proceeds from the Eagles for St. Jude auction will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital(R), the premier center for the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases.
Fans also have the chance to own an authentic PGA TOUR or LPGA Tour golf bag autographed by Vijay Singh, LPGA star Morgan Pressel or Camilo Villegas. Other exciting opportunities up for bid include two tickets to experience Aretha Franklin, the "Queen of Soul," live at the Peabody Hotel on Friday, June 6 of the Stanford St. Jude Championship followed by an overnight stay at the historic Peabody Hotel. Fans are encouraged to log on to www.eaglesforstjude.com/charity_auctions.html to participate and view full details of these exciting opportunities. Additional items will be available for bid and announced here throughout the PGA TOUR season.
This online auction is just one way in which Singh, Pressel and Villegas are supporting St. Jude through Eagles for St. Jude this season. Eagles for St. Jude is a program created by Stanford Financial Group during its inaugural sponsorship year of the Stanford St. Jude Championship out of the desire to provide a season-long fundraising component for St. Jude. For each eagle carded on the PGA TOUR and LPGA Tour, Stanford donates $1,000 per eagle to St. Jude. In addition, PGA TOUR professional Singh, who serves as the Eagles for St. Jude ambassador, has committed to donate $5,000 for every eagle he makes. He is joined by other individuals, companies and golfers who have made commitments to the program, including Villegas and Pressel who have committed $3,000 and $1,000, respectively, for each eagle they make. Eagles for St. Jude is also supported by The Golf Channel, which provides season-long updates and promotional support. More information on the program can be found at www.eaglesforstjude.com. AUCTION ITEMS: "Caddie for a Day" (2 opportunities available: 1 per golfer - Vijay Singh or Camilo Villegas) Go inside the ropes and caddie for PGA TOUR professional Vijay Singh or Camilo Villegas at the Stanford St. Jude Championship Pro-Am in Memphis, Tenn. on Wednesday, June 4. (Tee time will be determined on Tuesday, June 3.) Package includes: -- Pin flag signed by the professional golfer. -- Club Eagle Package: Two admissions to the tournament grounds and Club Auction beginning date: Sunday, May 18 (noon Central)
Experience Aretha Franklin, the "Queen of Soul," live at the Peabody Hotel on Friday, June 6 of the Stanford St. Jude Championship in Memphis, Tenn. After the concert, stay overnight at the legendary Peabody Hotel. One of Memphis' most popular attractions, the Peabody offers Southern hospitality, service and amenities that are sure to exceed your expectations. Auction beginning date: Sunday, May 25 (noon Central)
First set of bags: Second set of bags: For images, please contact shannon.carter@stjude.org.
About St. Jude Children's Research Hospital St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Founded by the late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tenn., St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. No family ever pays for treatments not covered by insurance, and families without insurance are never asked to pay. St. Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fundraising organization. For more information, please visit www.stjude.org. About Stanford Financial Group Stanford Financial Group is a privately held global network of independent, affiliated financial services companies led by Chairman Sir Allen Stanford. The first Stanford company was founded by his grandfather, Lodis B. Stanford in 1932. Stanford's core businesses are private wealth management and investment banking for institutions and emerging growth companies. The Stanford Financial Group of companies provides private and institutional investors with global expertise in asset allocation strategies, investment advisory services, award-winning policy and equity research, international private banking and trust administration, commercial banking, investment banking, merchant banking, institutional sales and trading, real estate investment and insurance. Stanford has over $50 billion in assets under management or advisement. Stanford Financial has made it a priority to invest in the communities in which it operates across the globe through signature corporate philanthropy initiatives with nonprofit organizations such as St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and countless local and national charities that strengthen communities. Securities products and services in the United States are offered through Stanford Group Company, member FINRA/SIPC. Stanford Financial Group is not a legal entity, but a registered trademark which encompasses the global network of independent, but affiliated, privately held and wholly owned entities. More information on the company can be found at www.stanfordfinancial.com. First Call Analyst:
CONTACT: Shannon Carter of ALSAC - St. Jude Children's Research Web site: http://www.eaglesforstjude.com/
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