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8th Annual Celebrity Charity Golf Classic
April 26 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm MST
The Valley’s most inspiring and entertaining charity events of the year—the 8th Annual Celebrity Charity Golf Classic, benefitting the Rise and Dream Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering underserved youth in Arizona.
This high-energy, family-friendly event will take place on Saturday, April 26th, 2025, at the Springfield Golf Club in Chandler, AZ, with an 8:00 AM shotgun start. We are thrilled to welcome an incredible lineup of NFL alumni, athletes, and entertainers—all coming together to play for a purpose.
Event Purpose:
The Rise and Dream Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to empowering underserved and at-risk youth through year-round, life-enriching programs. Our initiatives include weekly food distribution, haircuts, hygiene kits, school supplies, clothing, and shoes—all aimed at meeting essential needs with dignity. We also provide youth-centered programming that emphasizes sports, fitness, and nutrition, while leading outreach efforts to support individuals experiencing homelessness. Every contribution directly fuels access to critical resources, promotes health and wellness, and opens doors to transformative opportunities for the youth we serve.
Pro Athlete Celebrity Participants:
Marshawn Graves (Broncos, Colts)
Robert Tate (Cardinals, Vikings)
Patrick Hunter (Seahawks, Cardinals)
Michael Bankston (Cardinals, Bengals)
Rick Cunningham (Raiders, Vikings, Cardinals)
Kahlil Hill (Jaguars, Falcons)
Shelby Hill (Dallas Cowboys)
Jeremy Bridges (Cardinals, Super Bowl Champion Eagles)
JD Hill (Buffalo Bills)
Syd Justin (Singer with The Miracles & NFL Rams, Colts)
Ray Perkins (AZ Cardinals)
Derrick Kennard (Dallas Cowboys, Saints, Cardinals)
Byron Evans (Philadelphia Eagles)
Darryl Clack (Dallas Cowboys)
Lorenzo Alexander (Bills, Raiders, Redskins)
Leon Mackey Jr. (Minnesota Vikings)
John Burch (AZ Cardinals, Glendale Fire Captain)
Steve Holden (Cleveland Browns)
Ike Griffin (San Francisco 49ers)
Alphonso Williams (Detroit Lions)
Sponsors and Partners:
Athletes: NFL Alumni Players Association AZ
Breakfast: Chick-fil-A Arizona & Ocotillo
Lunch: Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Contest Prizes: SCHEELS – Chandler
Location:
Springfield Golf Club 1200 E St Andrews Blvd, Chandler, AZ