Charity Spotlight: Junior Achievement By Ashley Hansen | 26 April, 2022
Junior Achievement's mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. Junior Achievement instills economic empowerment.
Read More John Deere Classic Announces First 2022 Sponsor Exemption By Ashley Hansen | 25 April, 2022
The John Deere Classic today announced that former Miami of Ohio star and budding “Monday qualifying” legend Patrick Flavin of Highwood, Illinois has received a sponsor exemption to play in this year’s tournament, June 29-July 3, at TPC Deere Run.
Read MoreJohn Deere Classic Birdies for Charity Program Kicks Off 2022 Fundraising Drive By Ashley Hansen | 4 April, 2022
The John Deere Classic’s Birdies for Charity program today officially kicked off its annual drive to help raise funds for more than 450 charities in the Quad Cities area.
Read MoreD.J. Gregory honored with PGA TOUR Courage Award By Ashley Hansen | 8 February, 2022
The PGA TOUR announced today that D.J. Gregory, who was born with cerebral palsy and has walked over 14,000 miles and 42,000 holes at PGA TOUR events since 2008 in support of his Walking For Kids Foundation, has been named the recipient of the PGA TOUR Courage Award. Gregory is being honored in a surprise ceremony today at the WM Phoenix Open at 1 p.m. MST.
Read More2022 John Deere Classic to Offer Three Open Championship Exemptions By Ashley Hansen | 15 December, 2021
The 2022 John Deere Classic will provide three exemptions to the 150th Open Championship to the leading three players who finish in the top 10 and ties and are not already exempt.
Read More2021 John Deere Classic Helps Raise $12.56 Million for Charity By Ashley Hansen | 13 December, 2021
The 2021 John Deere Classic helped raise $12.56 million via its Birdies for Charity program despite being required to conduct the tournament under COVID-19 restrictions. The program’s 470 participating charities received an eight percent bonus in addition to the money they raised through Birdies, tournament officials announced. Checks were mailed October 29th to all participating charities.
Read MoreCharity Spotlight: St. Ambrose University By Ashley Hansen | 7 December, 2021
A St. Ambrose education is infused with intentional, holistic compassion and care, providing students with the abundance of resources and confidence needed to become world-shapers in any and every field.
Read MoreCharity Spotlight: Genesis Health Foundation By Ashley Hansen | 22 November, 2021
The Brayden Buntemeyer Fund at the Genesis Foundation honors the life of Brayden Buntemeyer, the son of Jenny and Jess Buntemeyer, who was born sleeping on October 21, 2011.
Read MoreBirdies for Charity Director to Retire By Ashley Hansen | 20 October, 2021
The John Deere Classic today officially announced the retirement of its longtime Birdies for Charity Director Kristy Ketcham Jackson, who will be succeeded by current Manager of Enterprise and Charity Support, Micaela Booth. Ketcham Jackson’s final day is October 29.
Read MoreCharity Spotlight: Christ in the Wilderness By Ashley Hansen | 30 September, 2021
Christ in the Wilderness is a haven for those seeking a balanced life. Our hermitages, nestled in a wooded corner of northwest Illinois, provide retreatants from all backgrounds and faith traditions with the opportunity for stillness and silence. Read more!
Read MoreCharity Spotlight: Brantley Francis Foundation By Ashley Hansen | 27 September, 2021
The Brantley Francis Foundation supports families all across the US with BFF Bags full of toys and gift cards! They currently support 4 hospitals with BBF Bags. Learn more about this incredible foundation by clicking the button below.
Read MoreCharity Spotlight: Black Hawk College Foundation By Ashley Hansen | 23 September, 2021
Whether working with students to provide scholarship support, helping donors fulfill their philanthropic goals or providing funds for program development or facilities enhancement, Black Hawk College Foundation is committed to cultivating resources in the interest of education.
Read MoreCharity Spotlight: Big Brothers Big Sisters By Ashley Hansen | 20 September, 2021
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley is a nationally recognized one-to-one youth mentoring program that serves the great Quad Cities community. Learn more by clicking the button!
Read MoreCharity Spotlight: Bettendorf Public Library Foundation By Ashley Hansen | 16 September, 2021
Raising money to support, enhance and preserve Bettendorf Public Library programs and services.
Read MoreCharity Spotlight: Rock Island - Milan Education Foundation By Ashley Hansen | 13 September, 2021
The Rock Island-Milan Education Foundation (RIMEF) enriches the educational environment of the Rock Island-Milan School District and makes a difference for our 6,000+ students.
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