ShrinerMagazineFall2021

Upcoming Signature Events OUR GOLF TOURNAMENT, A NEW BASKETBALL EVENT, BASEBALL AND A BELOVED PARADE HELP RAISE OUR PROFILE

Golf fans are gearing up for the Shriners Children’s Open. The PGA TOUR FedExCup competition will be played Oct. 4–10 at TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event, previously known as the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, has a new name reflecting the health care system’s new branding. Shriners Children’s clearly states who we are and what we care about. We are Shriners and our commitment is to Children. In today’s

fast-paced world, this short phrase helps to suc- cinctly and clearly define us. Many of the world’s top golfers compete and earn FedEx Cup points in the tournament, which supports and raises the profile of our philanthropy. Last year, due to the coronavirus, the event was played without spectators. Organizers are pleased to say that next month’s event will welcome Shriner volunteers and hospital patient standard bearers.

OCTOBER 4–10, 2021

For information about tickets or volunteer opportunities, please visit shrinerschildrensopen.com .

Shriners Children's has become the new title sponsor of the Charleston Classic. This college bas- ketball tournament, featuring 12 games at TDArena in Charleston, South Carolina, is a family-friendly event that offers the teams a week of practice, play and experiences in and around historic Charleston. This exciting competition will provide fraternity members with opportunities for fun and fellowship while raising the profile of our health care system.

“We are thrilled to team up with ESPN and the Charleston Classic in support of our life-changing mission,” said James R. “Jim” Smith, who was Imperial Potentate at the time the agreement was signed. “Our health care system has helped more than 1.5 million children in the last century, trans- forming the lives of so many and giving them the ability to pursue their passions, including sports such as basketball.”

NOVEMBER 18–21, 2021

For information about tickets and to learn more, visit espnevents.com/charleston-classic .

After a year off because of the coronavirus, the Rose Parade is back, and Shriners Hospitals for Children is planning a super-sized celebration in Pasadena, California. The theme of the parade is Dream. Believe. Achieve. , giving our organizations the perfect opportunity to mark the health care system’s 100th anniversary. Our float will be 55 feet long, which is a size that’s larger than we’ve featured in past years and provides room to tell our story of 100 years of hope and healing in the Rose Parade language of flowers, plants and seeds.

Another highlight is that our float riders will include four National Patient Ambassadors — Seth, Sydney, Connor and Mia. They will be joining Impe- rial representatives from this year and last year: Current Imperial Potentate Bill Bailey and First Lady Debby, Imperial Chaplain Jerry Oliver and his wife, Peg, 2020-2021 Imperial Potentate Jim Smith and Lady Alice, and 2020-2021 Imperial Chaplain David Hamm and his wife, Charlene.

JANUARY 1, 2022

For information about helping decorate our float, email marketing@shrinenet.org .

The Shriners Hospitals for Children College Clas- sic has announced its 2022 tournament field. The teams competing will be Baylor, Louisiana State University, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas and UCLA. The three-day, nine-game baseball tournament will be held at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas.

Organized by the Astros Foundation, the tour- nament provides an opportunity for players and community members to learn about our health care system and the life-changing care we provide to children.

MARCH 4–8, 2022

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