DALLAS,
Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines celebrated today
surpassing the
10 million dollar mark in fundraising over its 22 years of
sponsoring and coordinating the LUV Classic golf tournament to benefit the
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). Southwest Airlines Employees organize
and staff two annual golf tournaments called the "LUV Classic", one in
Phoenix
and one in
Dallas. All money raised benefits more than 50 Ronald McDonald
Houses all over the nation in communities that Southwest serves.
"The Ronald McDonald Houses are very special to Southwest Airlines. For
25 years, we have developed an extraordinary bond with their houses and
residents," said Debra Benton, Director Community Relations and Charitable
Giving for Southwest Airlines. "It all started with one Employee volunteering
at a house to serve dinner and has grown to being Southwest's favored charity.
We thank all the corporate partners and Employees that helped us surpass this
milestone of 10 million dollars."
Ronald McDonald House Charities create, find, and support programs that
directly improve the health and well-being of children.
"Southwest Airlines has been a wonderful supporter of RMHC and our Ronald
McDonald House program for many years," said Marty Coyne, RMHC President and
CEO. "Their commitment to us has been unwavering and we could not have asked
for a better partner."
For more than 37 years, Southwest Airlines has been committed to its
Customers and Employees. The Employees of Southwest Airlines give generously
from the heart to make a positive difference in their communities in their
hour of need.
http://www.southwest.com
Contact: Olga Romero 214.792.4309
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