Children’s Museum of Atlanta Raises $225,000 with 11th Annual ‘Tournament For PLAY’ Presented by PNC Bank
Tuesday, October 24th, 2023
More than 120 golfers participated in the Children’s Museum of Atlanta’s 11th Annual Tournament for PLAY, presented by PNC Bank. Held at the esteemed Peachtree Golf Club in late August, the tournament raised $225,000, with proceeds benefiting the Museum’s educational exhibits and mission-based work in the community, which provides access to play-based learning to thousands of children each year. This year's tournament was chaired by David Ankenbrant, CEO, Osprey Corporation, and received significant backing from key sponsors, including Mellow Mushroom as the Albatross Sponsor, Lexis Nexis as the Breakfast Sponsor and Osprey Corporation as the Golf Cart Sponsor. “This fundraiser provides critical exposure and support to the Museum’s cutting-edge, educational and interactive children's programs for Atlanta families,” said Eddie Meyers, PNC regional president for Greater Georgia. “Every Tournament for PLAY benefits the next generation of leaders, and it's an honor for PNC to continue this investment in the future of our community.” The Museum's unwavering dedication is centered on its goal to function as a top-tier children's museum, devoted to kindling curiosity, fostering creativity, nurturing problem-solving abilities and instilling a passion for learning among the youth of tomorrow. Success with events such as this one serves as a driver for more recognition of the significance of enjoyable and innovative approaches to education. “We were all in awe when we tallied the final amount raised at this year’s Tournament for PLAY,” said Edwin Link, executive director of Children’s Museum of Atlanta. “Some of our sponsors and golfers have participated in this annual fundraiser for over a decade, which is such a testament to their faith in the amazing things the Museum continues to do in the community.”
Igniting imagination and inspiring discovery and learning through the power of play continues to be the Museum’s fundamental goal in all they do.