$200,000 Raised at BFA Celebrity Golf Tournament

RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, October 19, 2016

The Broadcasters Foundation of America raised $200,0000 during its Celebrity Golf Fundraiser, held recently at The Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, NJ, home of this year's PGA Championship. More than 150 broadcasters and celebrities came out on a rainy morning and stayed the course as the weather cleared for a day of golf for a good cause. The annual event is one of the Foundation's major fundraisers and supports its mission to provide monthly and emergency financial assistance to broadcasters in need.

"The funds come at a time when more broadcasters than ever are in need of assistance," stated BFA Chairman Dan Mason. "Just recently, we helped 85 colleagues affected by the Louisiana floods with emergency grants of $1,000 each, and requests are now rolling in from broadcasters impacted by Hurricane Matthew."

"We are pacing to distribute $850,000 in monthly and emergency grants this year," added BFA President Jim Thompson. "We are very grateful to our sponsors and to those who gave of their time to make this year's Celebrity Golf Fundraiser a success."

Traug Keller, Senior Vice President, Production & Business Divisions of ESPN, served as Event Chair. Celebrity golfers included WNBC-TV's Bruce Beck, actress and philanthropist Rachel Grant, ESPN's Jay Harris, WCBS-TV's Otis Livingston, NY Giants' Karl Nelson, New England Patriots' Lee Saltz, and voice of the New York Jets Bob Wischusen, among others.

The Broadcasters Foundation of America has distributed millions of dollars in aid to thousands of broadcasters and their families who lost their livelihood through a catastrophic event, debilitating disease, or unforeseen family tragedy. For more information on applying for a grant or making a donation, please visit broadcastersfoundation.org or call 212-373-8250.