Rogers Donates $1 Million to 2025 Rogers Charity Classic
Rogers Communications announced a donation of $1 million to support children's charities across Alberta as part of the Rogers Charity Classic, a PGA TOUR Champions tournament that raises funds for youth-based charities. The tournament, which took place from August 11 to 17, 2025, has a long history of philanthropy, having raised over $130 million since its inception. The donation will be matched up to 50% through the program's matching pool, doubling the impact for participating charities. This commitment is part of Rogers' five-year deal as title sponsor of the tournament, furthering its commitment to building strong communities in Alberta.
Key Takeaways:
- Rogers Communications donated $1 million to support children's charities in Alberta as part of the Rogers Charity Classic.
- The Rogers Charity Classic has raised a record-breaking $25.4 million for Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink since last year's tournament.
- The tournament has raised a staggering $137.7 million since its inception.
- Donations to participating charities are matched up to 50% through the program's matching pool.
- Tickets for the 2025 tournament were sold through August 17, 2025, with various sponsorship packages available.
- Rogers committed to a five-year deal as title sponsor of the Rogers Charity Classic in 2023.
- The tournament has been broadcast on the Golf Channel and features a field of stars from the PGA TOUR Champions competing for $2.5 million in prize money.
- The Rogers Charity Classic has supported thousands of Alberta youth annually through contributions to youth-based charities.
Statistics:
- $1 million donated by Rogers Communications to support children's charities in Alberta.
- $25.4 million raised by the Rogers Charity Classic for Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink since last year's tournament.
- $137.7 million total raised since the inception of the tournament.
- 50% matching pool for donations to participating charities.
- August 11-17, 2025, dates for the Rogers Charity Classic tournament.
- $2.5 million in prize money for the 2025 tournament.
Sources:
- "Rogers Donates $1 Million to 2025 Rogers Charity Classic." GlobeNewswire, 09 Jun 2025.
- Rogers Charity Classic. "About the Tournament." rogerscharityclassic.com, retrieved 09 Jun 2025.
- Rogers Communications. "Media Contact: media@rci.rogers.com, 1-844-226-1338" rogers.com, retrieved 09 Jun 2025.