Michelin North America raised a record US$682,000 from its annual charity golf tournament for eight charities.
This year marked the 26th time Michelin has hosted the charity golf tournament. Since 1989, Michelin’s suppliers have contributed nearly US$4 million. Money collected from this year’s event will go to eight charities serving South Carolina and other communities where the Company has manufacturing operations.
“The generosity of our suppliers this year was remarkable. We thought last year’s total was tremendous, and now we have collected donations for these charities that exceed 2014 by 27%. We are deeply grateful for their support of our communities,” said Leesa Owens, director of community relations for Michelin North America. “The organizations that will benefit from this generosity have a meaningful and important impact on their local communities. Many lives will be touched by these contributions from our valued suppliers.”
The eight charities from this year’s list of beneficiaries include Homes for Hope, The Center for Community Services, Military Child Education, PRIDE, National Organizations for Youth Safety, Palmetto Conservation Foundation, Safe Harbor, and The Walker Foundation