Event will feature 30+ Hall of Famers, A-list artists and entertainers;
Proceeds will be used to improve educational opportunities for underserved youth
The Mr. October Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic returns in 2023 and will be held on Monday, January 30th at the prestigious Floridian National Golf Club in Palm City, Florida.
Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson, who established the Mr. October Foundation in 1997, will host the event, which will feature several top, former pro athletes from a variety of sports, including more than 30 Hall of Famers, in addition to A-list stars from the entertainment, music and fashion industries. A list of confirmed attendees will be forthcoming as the golf event approaches.
Travis Scott, through his Cactus Jack Foundation and Project H.E.A.L initiative, is one of the lead event sponsors and Travis himself will also participate. All proceeds will be allocated to improve educational opportunities for underserved youth, which is a shared pillar of both Reggie Jackson and Travis Scott’s foundation and charitable initiatives.
“Since the inception of the Mr. October Foundation, we’ve touched the lives of thousands of students who are looking to change their lives through STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education,” Reggie Jackson said. I want to thank Travis Scott for his shared and longstanding commitment to ensuring that no matter where children live, they should have access to quality learning environments.
Travis Scott said, “I’m passionate about providing educational access and opportunity to underserved communities, which I’ve supported personally for years. I’m excited to collaborate with the legendary Reggie Jackson on a mission that we both care deeply about and look forward to seeing him on the golf course later this month as well as at the Cactus Jack HBCU Classic in February.”
Last year’s Mr. October Celebrity Golf Classic raised over $500,000 for STEM programming in underserved schools located in Oakland, St. Louis, Detroit, and the Bronx. Over 35,000+ STEM-related skills were learned by over 1,500+ students. Potential cities being targeted for funding in 2023 include Houston, Texas and West Palm Beach, Florida, which will provide a curriculum for STEM-related careers, in addition to physical, electronic resources and professional development resources to inspire, engage, and prepare students for the STEM careers of tomorrow in the engineering, manufacturing and medical fields.
MEDIA INFORMATION:
Media members that wish to cover the event must apply for a credential with Al Gomez, Executive Director of the Mr. October Foundation, at al@mroctober.org. The deadline to apply for credentials is Friday, Jan. 20th. Please note that this is a private event and not open to the public.
Reggie, Travis and celebrity participants will be available to the media starting at 8:00 a.m. at the driving range on the morning of the event. Official celebrity introductions will take place at 9:00 a.m. The tournament is scheduled for a 9:30 a.m. shotgun start.
ABOUT THE MR. OCTOBER FOUNDATION:
The Mr. October Foundation is a non-profit public benefit corporation, founded by Reginald M. Jackson in 1997 with the mission of improving educational opportunities for underserved youth. The foundation was honored in 2020 in New York City with the prestigious Helix Award. Its primary mission is to provide realistic and reachable goals for underserved communities, where children have not shown a predisposition toward academic achievement, even though they are capable of doing so. Only through education can we empower children to lead more productive lives. Neither poverty nor illiteracy indicates a lack of intellect. The new economy thrives with the perspectives brought by our Nation’s motivated youth, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) is the future of the new economy. Early exposure to STEM is where the motivation begins.
ABOUT THE CACTUS JACK FOUNDATION:
The Cactus Jack Foundation mission is to empower and enrich the lives of youth by providing access to education and creative resources to ensure long term success. The foundation believes the youth should not be prevented from attaining their lifetime goal and is committed to extending educational opportunities to all, regardless of their circumstances to achieve their dreams.
ABOUT PROJECT H.E.A.L.:
Project H.E.A.L. is a multi-tier initiative dedicated to addressing challenges facing today’s youth, especially those from marginalized and at-risk communities. In conjunction with the Cactus Jack Foundation, Project H.E.A.L. unites initiatives ranging from academic scholarships, free mental health resources, a creative design center and solutions for event safety. These efforts, independently and collectively, aim to solve challenges and overcome issues impacting the youth community. Learn more at heal-project.org.