SYLVANIA, Ohio (WTVG) - The Marathon LPGA Classic golf tournament has brought more than pro golfers to the area, raising more than $12 million for 190 charities in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan.
“The main mission of the tournament to this day is to raise funds for local children’s charities and we stay true to that mission today,” says Paige Ottaviano, a management consultant for the tournament. “It’s really important to give back to the community, just given how much they give us during the tournament. So its great to do that during the tournament.”
Participating charities are excited about the work they have done with the tournament and the work still to be done.
“We’re just really honored to have been chosen and excited to participate in this community event. It’s great for Sylvania and we’re glad to see so many people coming downtown,” says Kelly McGilvery the Executive Director of Sylvania Arts. At Sylvania Arts, they use the funds from their partnership with the tournament to promote art to the Sylvania community.
